25 Activities
An Insider's Guide to West Wales: From Britain's Smallest City to the Blue Lagoon
Starts from
Cardiff
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
25
Duration
3 days
Length
150 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Cardiff
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
150 mi
- Natural Attractions
Elle Redman
Travel Expert
- Discover St Davids, Britain’s smallest city.
- Take a dolphin watching boat trip, setting off from the picturesque fishing village of New Quay, West Wales.
- Relax in your very own cosy glamping cabin for the night, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Pembrokeshire has long attracted nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, walkers, foodies, and families from both near and far. Home to a number of picturesque seaside towns, spectacular national parks, fascinating sites of historic interest and not to mention the incredible coastline... there’s so much to see and do here. On this 3-day road trip starting in Cardiff, you’ll travel west along the coast, stopping at St Davids, Fishguard, New Quay, Cardigan Bay, Aberaeron and more – uncovering hidden, lesser known gems as well as popular places of interest. You’ll leave with lots of treasured memories, a tummy full of great food, salty lips, sandy toes, and a sense of contentment that can only be found after a long weekend spent by the sea!
Categories
- Natural Attractions
Pembrokeshire has long attracted nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, walkers, foodies, and families from both near and far. Home to a number of picturesque seaside towns, spectacular national parks, fascinating sites of historic interest and not to mention the incredible coastline... there’s so much to see and do here. On this 3-day road trip starting in Cardiff, you’ll travel west along the coast, stopping at St Davids, Fishguard, New Quay, Cardigan Bay, Aberaeron and more – uncovering hidden, lesser known gems as well as popular places of interest. You’ll leave with lots of treasured memories, a tummy full of great food, salty lips, sandy toes, and a sense of contentment that can only be found after a long weekend spent by the sea!
Elle Redman
Travel Expert
- Discover St Davids, Britain’s smallest city.
- Take a dolphin watching boat trip, setting off from the picturesque fishing village of New Quay, West Wales.
- Relax in your very own cosy glamping cabin for the night, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Travel itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
23 mi2 mi
St Davids, Porthgain and Abereiddi's Blue Lagoon
Today you'll explore St Davids, the smallest city in Britain and one of the region's most fascinating landmarks. You'll also visit the Blue Lagoon, a crystal clear rural beach and former slate quarry, set within the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
10 Activities
Day 2
80 mi2 mi
Fishguard, New Quay and Cardigan Bay
There's lots to look forward to today, including dolphin spotting in New Quay, a scenic stroll along the beach, delicious pizza and a glass of wine at a charming outdoor courtyard on the river, and a night of glamping at Maerdy Farm Cottage.
8 Activities
Day 3
42 mi0.5 mi
Aberaeron, Llanerchaeron and Traeth Mwnt
To complete this three day coastal road trip, you'll visit Mwnt Beach, one of the prettiest, sandy beaches on the Ceredigion coast. Before travelling back to Cardiff, you'll also pop by the National Trust's Llanerchaeron Estate, an elegant Georgian villa with a walled garden, farmyard lake and wild parkland.