AA Road Map Wales (AA Road Map Series 06) (AA Road Map Britain)

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The Gower peninsula is a perfect stop on a Wales Road Trip.It’s a small peninsula on the south coast, just west of Swansea. Did you know, it was the first region in Great Britain to be recognised as an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”. Why should I include Gower in a Welsh Road Trip itinerary? That is why we are publishing this document, not as the final word, but as part of the continuing conversation. For more information on the 20mph National Implementation please visit: Introducing 20mph speed limits: frequently asked questions | GOV.WALES

Doing it ALL in a week might be a struggle, although you can if you drive a lot and don’t stop often during the day.

An exceptions process and criteria was developed to guide highway authorities on deciding on which sections of roads should be exceptions to the 20mph speed limits and remain at 30mph. The Gower”, as the peninsula is also called, is a perfect place for outdoor/ nature enthusiasts and is super popular with: Visit amazing castles such as Carreg Cennen or Brecon Castle. The area has a rich history and guided tours are a great way to discover amazing Welsh local legends and stories.

Conwy- we stayed here for several nights on a yacht MANY years ago and it was beautiful- a great stop. Wales has a population of about 3.1 million people (in 2014). About 1 in 20 of the UK population live in Wales, capital and largest city is Cardiff. Two-thirds of the population live in south Wales, mainly in and around Cardiff (pop.: 352,700), Swansea (240,300) and Newport (146,558), and in the nearby valleys.ACC Travis has since said he believes response times will not be affected - and the roads being slower will in fact make it easier for emergency services to make progress. Head west through the uncrowded Clwydian Hills – stopping to summit Moel Famau (1820ft) on the way for epic views of Snowdonia and the North Wales Coast – until you reach Ruthin, a little town brimming with history (exemplified by its restored castle, century-spanning museum and Victorian Ruthin Gaol). Wales is an emerging tourist destination with deep valleys, ancient cities, and beautiful coastlines. The most popular destinations are the cities and towns that are full of character and historical monuments. If you have time before you start your Brecon Beacons National Park road trip, be sure to visit the capital city of Cardiff, Castell Coch, Cardiff Castle and nearby Barry Island. landscape offers 2,700 km of rugged coastline, its interior ranges between hilly and mountainous, highest peak is Snowdon with 1,085 m (3,560 ft). The mountain is located in Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, it is the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands.

To enjoy street views, grab pegman with your cursor and hoover over the map, when street view is available parts of the map will change to blue, drop pegman there and you might have a lot of fun within unimaginable boring landscapes. Spanning Wales’ short but scenic north coast, this route offers road trippers a chance to encounter Welsh history, language and culture in a spectacular setting.Head northeast to Cardigan and then make a beeline for inland treasures including Brecon Beacons National Park, where you can summit South Wales’ highest mountain, Pen y Fan; foodie town Abergavenny; and the crumbled ruins of Tintern Abbey near Chepstow.