With a pretty coastline of sandy beaches, sea-battered cliffs, sleepy fishing villages and dynamic cities, Wales makes an attractive base for digging into Britain’s rich history and natural beauty.

Head north for the spectacular Snowdonia National Park, a hiker’s paradise of snowcapped mountains and rugged glacial landforms painted in autumnal tones.

Head further inland and find Britain’s longest archaeological monument—Offa’s Dyke. Commissioned in the 8th century by King Offa of Mercia, this ancient earthen rampart spans a total length of 177 mi (285 km) and forms the (rough) border between modern-day Wales and England.

Opened in 1971, the Offa’s Dyke Path is a National Trail tracing the length of the original earthen border, giving walkers access to the pristine Welsh-English borderlands. Way marked trails lead hikers through idyllic villages and rolling pastures, along ancient aqueducts and canal towpaths, crossing rugged moorlands and sweeping valleys dotted with medieval bridges, ruined castles and striking rocky outcrops—an immersive cultural and wilderness experience not to be missed!

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Why travel with us

Great Value & Quality Trips in Wales

Our active holiday in Wales is well priced offering great value for money. Included in your package are comprehensive route notes, maps & guide books along with bag transfers and locally run accommodation. When you book, your trip will be fully organised by a dedicated member of our in-house team, so you will always know who you are dealing with. We take the stress out of organising your trip.

Personal Experience of Wales

Our team have been walking in Wales for over 4 decades. We are passionate about the United Kingdom, active holidays and delivering exceptional service. Combined, we’ve travelled to virtually every corner of the UK & Europe and bring a multi-disciplined, multicultural and whole-hearted love of all things travel.

Local Knowledge of Wales

We place great emphasis on researching, planning and crafting innovative itineraries of Wales to ensure you get the very best experience out of your trip. We believe relationships are important and have been working with our hoteliers and local suppliers for years. This means that they know exactly what our travellers expect.

Responsible travel

 

Paddock to plate

The paddock to plate across Europe is one we encourage by choosing to work with accommodations that source produce from local farms. This provides you with fresher meals and ensures your money directly assists local economies.

Supporting local

In the regions that we travel tourism is the main source of income for many local people. We support them by only working with local family run hotels and suppliers so your money supports the community that hosts you.

Reducing waste

Our Waste Management Policy encourages our travellers to take their own reusable water bottles, coffee cups and reusable stuff sacks to avoid single use plastics. In the mountains of the Pyrenees and Mont Blanc our local partners reduce the amount of packaging taken on tour and ensure all waste is carried out from refuges that do not have road access to help dispose of it properly.

Accommodation

Hotels

Often family run, these charming hotels range from 2 to 4 stars and provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The hospitality is generous and their local knowledge is invaluable. Where possible, we choose locations that add to your experience.

Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs)

Simple yet rich in local character, the B&Bs chosen are clean, comfortable and run by hosts that help add to your experience.

Guesthouses

Similar to bed & breakfasts, these family-owned accommodations are clean and comfortable. Rooms with en suites generally have a shower but no bath due to space. There may be a separate room with a bath tub.

Country inns

Enjoy the cosy country setting and convenience of staying in a comfortable place that is attached to a restaurant or pub, usually on the ground floor with the rooms above.

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Essential information

Currency

Pound Sterling

International Dialing Code

+44

Electricity

Electricity in Wales is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is G (UK – 3 prong).

Visas

Nationalities that are visa-exempt, such as Australian, Canadian, New Zealand and US Passport holders who are travelling to the UK on or after 8 January 2025, will need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). For European passport holders this applies from 2 April 2025. The best way to do this is to download the app - UK ETA - from the App Store or Google Play. Ensure you download the correct app - it has a crown as its logo. There is also an option to apply online but this is not the preferred method. It costs £10 to apply. Everyone travelling needs to get an ETA, including babies and children. see https://www.walkersbritain.co.uk/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-uk-eta for further information.

Safety

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us. Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice. We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration. We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements. Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.