Wales Way: Cambrian Way

The Cambrian Way runs north from Cardiff through the Brecon Beacons, Mid Wales and Snowdonia to Llandudno. It is a mountain and valley drive more than a coast one. Allow a few days if you want to walk.

The stops

1. Start

   Cardiff

2. Town

   Brecon

   Gateway to the Beacons

3. Town

   Builth Wells

   Town on the Wye

4. Worth a look

   Elan Valley

   Reservoirs and dams

5. Town

   Dolgellau

   Base for Cadair Idris

6. Town

   Blaenau Ffestiniog

   Slate mining town

7. Town

   Betws-y-coed

   Forest village

8. Worth a look

   Conwy

   Walled town and castle

9. Finish

   Llandudno

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Brecon

  Brecon Beacons Holiday Park

• Night 2

  Dolgellau

  Tyn Cornel Camping

• Night 3

  Betws-y-coed

  Riverside Caravan Park

When to go

Apr–Oct

On the road

Mountain roads can ice up; some narrow lanes