Lonely Planet Wales
Lonely Planet Wales by Amy Pay is an informative travel guide published by Lonely Planet Global Limited in June 2025. This 8th edition, comprising 320 pages, offers essential insights for planning a memorable journey through Wales, highlighting both popular attractions and hidden gems. Readers can explore stunning locations such as Tenby’s golden beaches and the remote Ynys Enlli, known as Europe’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary, while also delving into historical sites like Caerphilly Castle.
This guide presents a comprehensive toolkit for travelers, featuring detailed itineraries for multi-week trips, day excursions, and walking tours. With expert recommendations on dining, nightlife, and local culture, it aims to enhance the travel experience. The edition includes vibrant photography, maps, and practical tips on transportation, local etiquette, and responsible travel. Covering diverse regions from Cardiff to Snowdonia, Lonely Planet Wales provides a thorough exploration of the country’s rich history and traditions, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to connect with Welsh culture.
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Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Wales.
Discover Wales most popular experiences and best kept secrets from gazing out to sea from one of Tenby’s glorious golden beaches; to sailing to the remote island of Ynys Enlli, Europe’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary; and exploring medieval Caerphilly Castle to watch historical re-enactments.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s Wales travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Wales effortlessly
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Wales
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Pen-y-Fan to St David’s Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Welsh culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers: Cardiff; Brecon Beacons & Southeast Wales; Swansea, the Gower & Carmarthenshire; St Davids & Pembrokeshire; Mid-Wales; Snowdonia & the Llŷn; Anglesey & the North
Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet’s Wales.
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