Wales: Welsh Frontiers  

Day 1 

Arrival in Newport, a small medieval town on the slopes of Carn Ingli mountain in the northern part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.  Take a stroll around the ancient streets and pathways that lead directly to the river Nevern Estuary that is teeming with wildlife.  In the late afternoon meet the rest of the group and your guide before dinner.  Overnight Golden Lion Inn. (D)

Day 2 

Walk through the old port of Newport – Parrog – to Dinas Head – passing idyllic little coves and beaches to the ruined old church of St Brynach, destroyed by coastal erosion but once large enough to hold a congregation of 300.  This area, sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds, allows shrubs and trees of almost Mediterranean luxuriance to grow here.   Return to Newport for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 3 

Fishguard to Trefin around Stumble Head, a glorious wild stretch of coast and very popular with birdwatchers.  The trail follows a beautiful stretch of coast dotted with picturesque coves often frequented by seals. (B, L, D)

Day 4 

The last walk along the coast path will be to the smallest city in Britain – St. Davids, named after the Welsh patron saint,  with its magnificent cathedral adjacent to the beautiful ruins of the Bishops Palace.

(B, L, D)

Day 5 

Leave St. David's for Crickhowell, a thriving market town beautifully located in arguably the most beautiful valley in the National Park between the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons.  We will stop at the Botanical Gardens of Wales en-route. (B, L, D)

Day 6 

Today we enjoy the woodlands and footpaths of the Wye Valley, overlooking the Royal Forest of Dean and including views of Tintern Abbey, made famous by William Wordsworth, with glorious views and a great sense of Welsh history. (B, L, D)

Day 7 

Our final walk will take us to the World Heritage Site of Blaernavon and the Big Pit – The National Coal Museum of Wales, a fascinating walk through the industrial heritage of Wales. (B, L, D)

Day 8 

Departure after breakfast. (B)

Ramblers reserves the right to change or alter the itenerary as warranted.

June 20 to 27, 2020

Price:  $3,900 - Per Person  /  Double Occupancy

Single Supplement: $475

We require a 4 person minimum on this tour

Interested in a different departure date? Consider a private tour or a self guided tour.

Your trip price includes the following. 

• 5 scenic guided hikes
• 7 nights lodging in authentic Welsh hotels
• Double-occupancy room with private bath
• All meals, dinner on Day 1, breakfast on Day 8
• 6 lunches including one at a craft center
• All sightseeing visits and admission fees
• Luggage transported between inns

For additional information, please call or email us at info@ramblers.com and one of our exceptional Travel Advisors will be happy to share with you all kinds of details.

Best Time to Go

May through September

Convenient Airport

London Heathrow (LHR)

Bristol (BRS)

Manchester Airport (MAN)

Cardiff (CWL)

 Either London Heathrow or Manchester Airport would be suitable airports to travel to our rendezvous point with convenient train service from both.  Although Cardiff is the most convenient airport, most flights to Cardiff go through London or Manchester. There are also international flights to Bristol that will connect you with Pembrokshire in Wales.

Traveling By Rail

Plan to arrive via train to the Haverford West or Fishguard train stations in Wales. Plan your travel times accordingly so that you arrive by early afternoon. Travel from London can take 5 hours or more.

For more information including reservations, time schedules and current fares please refer to BritRail at (800)677-8585 or www.britrail.com.  Another resource is www.nationalrail.co.uk   or www.thetrainline.com

Weather

Follow this link to the Meteorological Office for information on climate and rainfall averages in Wales.