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The Rough Guide to Wales

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This Wales guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.
This Wales guidebook covers: Cardiff and southeast Wales, Southwest Wales, The Brecon Beacons and Powys, The Cambrian coast, The Dee Valley and around, Snowdonia and the Llŷn, The north coast and Anglesey.
Inside this Wales travel book, you'll find:

  • A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
  • Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip
  • Practical information – how to get to Wales, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
  • Author picks and things not to miss in Wales – Conwy, Cadair Idris, The Gower Peninsula, Adventure Parc Snowdonia, Wacky Llanwrtyd Wells, Ffestiniog Railway, St Davids Cathedral, Mawddach Trail, Carreg Cennen Castle, Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Snowdon, Tryfan, Edward I's Iron Ring, Cardiff, Brecon Beacons, Male Voice Choirs, Wye Valley, Industrial Heritage, Hay-on-Wye, Abergavenny's Food, Zip-wire Madness, Aberglasney
  • Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
  • When to go to Wales – high season, low season, climate information and festivals
  • Where to go – a clear introduction to Wales with key places and a handy overview
  • Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
  • Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
  • Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
  • Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
  • Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
  • Essential Welsh dictionary and glossary of local terms
  • Fully updated post-COVID-19

    • The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Wales, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

    • Creators

    • Series

      Rough Guides

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      June 1, 2024

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781835290972

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9781835290972
        • File size: 93707 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Library Journal

        October 11, 2024

        Thorough and thoughtful, this series showcases the particular regions of a country. It informs readers about what they'll see, when to go, key attractions, and more. Travelers will especially appreciate the series' "15 Things Not To Miss" sections. The books also include full-page, full-color photographs, maps, itineraries for a weekend or several days, tips for sustainable travel and minimizing one's footprint, details about lesser-known spots to visit, information about annual festivals, and historical and cultural aspects. One surprising section has information about what the typical media coverage entails. Another great series feature is the attention to top picks for things to do and see and places to stay and eat. There are also basic tips, such as entry requirements for each country and essential language phrases. The series presents advice for solo travelers, people with disabilities, those with children, and more. VERDICT A comprehensive series with plenty of insider recommendations about cities and extended regions. Travelers will benefit from making these key reads.

        Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

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