South Wales 10-day grand tour

Day 1: Glamorgan Heritage Coast

Ease in along the Glamorgan coast — Southerndown and Dunraven Bay.

Don't miss: Ogmore Castle

Ogmore Castle (Welsh: Castell Ogwr) is a Grade I listed castle ruin located near the village of Ogmore in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, east of…

Where to stay

• Panoramic Camping and Glamping — Swansea, Glamorgan
• Wenallt Wild Camp — Neath, Glamorgan
• Our Welsh Caravan and Camping — Bridgend, Glamorgan

Day 2: The Gower

The Gower's beaches and clifftops, with Rhossili the showstopper.

Don't miss: Oxwich Bay

Oxwich Bay (Welsh: Bae Oxwich) is a bay on the south of the Gower Peninsula, Wales.

Where to stay

• Rhossili Paddocks — Swansea, Glamorgan
• Big Barn Camping — Laugharne, Carmarthenshire
• Green Sheep Camping — Amroth, Pembrokeshire

Day 3: Carmarthenshire & Laugharne

Dylan Thomas country at Laugharne, plus the National Botanic Garden.

Don't miss: Laugharne Castle

Laugharne Castle (Welsh: Castell Talacharn) is in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The castle, located on the estuary of the River Tâf, was…

Where to stay

• Cwmrath Farm Certificated Location — Amroth, Pembrokeshire
• Ferryside Farm Caravan Park and Campsite — Ferryside, Carmarthenshire
• Cowpots Camping — Whitland, Carmarthenshire

Day 4: Tenby & south Pembrokeshire

Tenby's harbour and beaches, and the Stackpole coast nearby.

Don't miss: Tenby

Tenby (Welsh: Dinbych-y-pysgod, lit. 'fortlet of the fish') is a seaside town and community in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. It lies within…

Where to stay

• Becks Bay Camping — Tenby, Pembrokeshire
• Camping at the Paddocks — Tenby, Pembrokeshire
• Folly Farm Holiday Park — Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire

Day 5: St Davids peninsula

Britain's smallest city, Whitesands beach and boat trips to the islands.

Don't miss: St Davids Cathedral

St Davids Cathedral (Welsh: Eglwys Gadeiriol Tyddewi) is a Church in Wales cathedral situated in St Davids, Britain's smallest city, in the county of…

Where to stay

• Ffynnonddewi — Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
• Brandy Brook Caravan and Camping Site — Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
• Tretio Caravan and Camping — Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Day 6: North Pembrokeshire

The Preseli Hills and the quieter north-coast beaches around Newport.

Don't miss: Cilgerran Castle

Cilgerran Castle (Welsh: Castell Cilgerran) is a 13th-century ruined castle located in Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales, near Cardigan. The first…

Where to stay

• The Hide Pembrokeshire — Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire
• Trefechan Wen Camping — Goodwick, Pembrokeshire
• Llys-Y-Frân Meadow Campsite — Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Day 7: The Towy Valley

Inland to Llandeilo, Dinefwr and the green Towy valley.

Don't miss: Carreg Cennen Castle

Carreg Cennen Castle (Welsh: Castell Carreg Cennen) is a castle sited on a high rocky outcrop overlooking the River Cennen, close to the village of…

Where to stay

• The Park at Caeaugwynion — Pencader, Carmarthenshire
• Brynglas Retreat — Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Glamorgan
• Glynmarch Farm — Llansawel, Carmarthenshire

Day 8: Waterfall country

Into the Beacons' west — the Four Waterfalls walk at Ystradfellte.

Don't miss: Sgwd yr Eira

Afon Hepste (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈhɛpstɛ]) is a river in Powys, Wales, though partly forming the county's border with Rhondda Cynon Taf. It runs…

Where to stay

• Pwllyn Farm Camping — Libanus, Powys
• Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site — Brecon, Powys
• The Alltimate View — Brecon, Powys

Day 9: Pen y Fan & dark skies

Climb Pen y Fan, then stay out for the International Dark Sky Reserve.

Don't miss: Pen y Fan

Pen y Fan (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌpɛn ə ˈvan]) is the highest peak in South Wales, situated in Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog). At…

Where to stay

• Appleton Certificated Location — Crickhowell, Powys
• Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Paddock Campsite — Hay-on-Wye, Powys
• Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite — Talgarth, Powys

Day 10: Heading home

A relaxed final morning and an easy drive back to Bridgend.