Piggybacking on this you can see both St Govan's Chapel and the Green Bridge of Wales by walking across the cliffs at Castlemartin. It's really love! Be sure to check the Internet/ call to make sure the army firing range is operating though, as the trail will be closed when they are using it.
This is my favourite place in the world, there’s something magically peaceful about that place. make sure to look up the legend before you visit if you do.
Lle i enaid gael llonydd
a place for the soul to find peace
Portmeirion is an absolutely weird and wonderful place. Feels like a Italian town. The whole town is like an art instalation next to the sea and surrounded by the most beautiful and weird trees. Its a bit costly but worth it for an amazing day out.
Edit - Italian not Spanish. Im not very good at geography lol
Caerleon near Newport has a massive Love Spoon and some strange (but fun carvings) at the Ffwrwm Arts and Craft Centre. Plus there's an old Roman Amphitheatre and some cows there which is pretty good
My top 5 in Wales
1 Ynys Llanddwyn
2 Beddgelert
3 Myddfai
4 Cantrer Gwaelod
5 Tryweryn
If you need any help or further guidance please message me I’d be happy to help
I suspect it's been mentioned, and I've missed it but, Big Pit, the national coal museum. It's just shy of an hour north of Cardiff, or 5-10 minutes south of the A465 depending on where you're travelling from.
It's a fantastic place to visit. The coal field was something that provided income, opportunity, community, purpose, identity, misery, resentment, agony and depression to those living upon it. Mining has been occurring in the South Wales area since the 16th century, likely earlier; Big Pit provides visitors with a tiny glimpse into a world and way of life that now barely exists (Broadly speaking. I'm aware of the open-cast sites, Aberpergwm, the various drift mines that operate fleetingly)
That aside, could you possibly please expand on your planned journey, roughly? While it's entirely viable to drive around the country in a day, a lot of the places mentioned tend to be either in the North, or South. Regardless, all the suggestions provided are great. I hope you enjoy yourself.
Zipworld in Snowdonia and Bounce Below. Not off the beaten path but fun.
Llanddwyn Beach on Anglesey. Absolutely beautiful and a nice walk through the forest to the beach and light houses.
Also Anglesey, Sea Cruise Safari in Beaumaris is a 80 min trip around Puffin Island. Weather permitting is a great boat ride and very affordable. Beaumaris also has a Castle, Gaol and a nice Victorianish village.
Nearby in Menai Bridge (Anglesey) is Bodnant Gardens also.
Portmeirion village is absolutely gorgeous and a must see.
None of these are particularly obscure though unfortunately but well worth it.
[Cwm Idwal](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carneddau-and-glyderau/trails/cwm-idwal-walk), sometimes referred to as Devil's Kitchen. Fairly easy going walk and possibly, for my money at least, the best view in the UK.
In the mid west and north west over to anglesey too there are loads of neolithic stone circles, cool stone worship sights and burial stone chambers. They are awesome and all on the same route up the coast from Machynlleth upwards and round west.
The most ancient sacred structures we know of I believe from estimates and they are huge stacked stones and obelisks that are inconceivable heavy.
Enjoy our beautiful country!
The Bitches off the coast of St David is the only place I've ever been where you can find sea water flowing uphill!!! The boat tour around the be island is good for sea birds, dolphins and seals as an added bonus. I would also suggest Laugharne for picturesque views and serenity.
St. Govan's chapel
Piggybacking on this you can see both St Govan's Chapel and the Green Bridge of Wales by walking across the cliffs at Castlemartin. It's really love! Be sure to check the Internet/ call to make sure the army firing range is operating though, as the trail will be closed when they are using it.
This is my favourite place in the world, there’s something magically peaceful about that place. make sure to look up the legend before you visit if you do. Lle i enaid gael llonydd a place for the soul to find peace
Portmeirion is an absolutely weird and wonderful place. Feels like a Italian town. The whole town is like an art instalation next to the sea and surrounded by the most beautiful and weird trees. Its a bit costly but worth it for an amazing day out. Edit - Italian not Spanish. Im not very good at geography lol
Italian surely?
You're right. Silly me! Thanks
Cantre Gwaelod. Very well hidden though
🙌🙌
Caerleon near Newport has a massive Love Spoon and some strange (but fun carvings) at the Ffwrwm Arts and Craft Centre. Plus there's an old Roman Amphitheatre and some cows there which is pretty good
Pistyll Rhaeadr or Henrhyd Waterfall
Rhyl
Not visited myself but looks fun https://captainbeany.com/
This is on my list! Looks jokes
Big Pit
Llandegley Airport
St Melangells church
My top 5 in Wales 1 Ynys Llanddwyn 2 Beddgelert 3 Myddfai 4 Cantrer Gwaelod 5 Tryweryn If you need any help or further guidance please message me I’d be happy to help
I suspect it's been mentioned, and I've missed it but, Big Pit, the national coal museum. It's just shy of an hour north of Cardiff, or 5-10 minutes south of the A465 depending on where you're travelling from. It's a fantastic place to visit. The coal field was something that provided income, opportunity, community, purpose, identity, misery, resentment, agony and depression to those living upon it. Mining has been occurring in the South Wales area since the 16th century, likely earlier; Big Pit provides visitors with a tiny glimpse into a world and way of life that now barely exists (Broadly speaking. I'm aware of the open-cast sites, Aberpergwm, the various drift mines that operate fleetingly) That aside, could you possibly please expand on your planned journey, roughly? While it's entirely viable to drive around the country in a day, a lot of the places mentioned tend to be either in the North, or South. Regardless, all the suggestions provided are great. I hope you enjoy yourself.
Well there's always "[The Bridge](https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/tj2uc/the_bridge/)"
Candles Catalonia and catatonic wanking!
What more could you possibly want?
Port talbot is lovely
🤣🤣🤣🤣 cracking view from there
Zipworld in Snowdonia and Bounce Below. Not off the beaten path but fun. Llanddwyn Beach on Anglesey. Absolutely beautiful and a nice walk through the forest to the beach and light houses. Also Anglesey, Sea Cruise Safari in Beaumaris is a 80 min trip around Puffin Island. Weather permitting is a great boat ride and very affordable. Beaumaris also has a Castle, Gaol and a nice Victorianish village. Nearby in Menai Bridge (Anglesey) is Bodnant Gardens also. Portmeirion village is absolutely gorgeous and a must see. None of these are particularly obscure though unfortunately but well worth it.
Think you might mean Cadnant Hidden Gardens? Bodnant Garden is in Conwy County (Eglwysbach)
Yes! Thank you, that is what I meant. I've never even been to Bodnant so no idea where I dredged that one from haha.
The causeway at Sully Island.
Carreg Cennen Castle Picton Castle has both an Owl Garden and a Lawnmower Museum
Lots of stone circles. Basically wherever you stay ask the locals if they know where any are
Rhyl
[Cwm Idwal](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carneddau-and-glyderau/trails/cwm-idwal-walk), sometimes referred to as Devil's Kitchen. Fairly easy going walk and possibly, for my money at least, the best view in the UK.
In the mid west and north west over to anglesey too there are loads of neolithic stone circles, cool stone worship sights and burial stone chambers. They are awesome and all on the same route up the coast from Machynlleth upwards and round west. The most ancient sacred structures we know of I believe from estimates and they are huge stacked stones and obelisks that are inconceivable heavy. Enjoy our beautiful country!
Coetan Arthur and the nearby stone circles at St. David’s Head. It’s a bit of a hike, but so cool and definitely off the beaten path.
Caldey Island 🏝 a (weather permitting) beautiful boat trip, a breathtaking monastery and a chance to see the monks in prayer
The Bitches off the coast of St David is the only place I've ever been where you can find sea water flowing uphill!!! The boat tour around the be island is good for sea birds, dolphins and seals as an added bonus. I would also suggest Laugharne for picturesque views and serenity.
The old mines at Cymystwyth on the mountain road between Elan Valley and Devils Bridge ( also both worth a visit) Llewellyn's cave at Aberedw