Explore Wales through My Photos

These are the photos I’ve taken on my journey as I explore Wales with my Nikon camera. I hope that you not only enjoy the images of Wales but get inspired to visit the area yourself. Don’t forget to take your camera.

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If you plan on travelling around the UK, the best way to get around is by car. You get to see more, but you will find more hidden gems that the average traveller doesn’t see.

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Explore South Wales

Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff is an exciting city to visit and a great starting point for exploring South Wales. It’s so vibrant and full of history that you’ll have to spend at least a few days exploring.

Cardiff city centre holds the history of Wales in Cardiff Castle.

A guided tour of the Victorian House is a must. Not only is the decor incredible, but the stories have to be heard to be believed.

There are also museums to visit, including the National Museum and Art Gallery. Here, you can learn all about Wales, from Gondwana to the present.

The Cardiff Bay waterfront is the vibrant heart of the city. Here are all the restaurants and cafes, as well as the Millennium Centre, National Assembly of Wales, Norwegian Church, and cafe.

It is a great walk along the esplanade between all these attractions, especially on a fine day.

St. Fagan’s Museum of Natural History

St. Fagan’s Museum of Natural History is a collection of historical buildings recreated as they would have been. Admission is free, although you have to pay for the car park if you’re driving.

Exhibitions show the history of Wales inside the visitor centre, and you can spend 2-3 hours on the museum grounds.

If you’d like more information on places to go and sights to see in Cardiff, please visit my blog via the link See and Explore the 4 Attractions of Cardiff, Wales.

Outside of Cardiff, Wales

Brecon Railway

Just outside Merthyr Tydfil, you can catch the steam locomotive to Pontsticill.

When you get to Pontstcill, you have about 35 minutes for coffee, photos etc., before getting back on board for the return trip. You could spend more time here hiking and catch a later train back to Merthyr Tydfil. Be sure to take note of the times the train runs.

Brecon Beacons

If you’re into nature and walking in it, then the Brecon Beacons are just the place for you. With such a big area to explore, I decided to concentrate on the waterfalls. I wasn’t disappointed.

The Four Falls Trail is a great track, and four hours can easily be spent finding the four waterfalls here. You’ll be amazed not only by the natural beauty but also by how quickly time flies.

Just down the road is the turn-off for the Elidir Trail and another four waterfalls, although this is a shorter walk at around two hours. You can also start this walk from the village of Pontneddfechan and walk northwards.

These two great waterfall walks are just an hour out of Cardiff. You can also explore single falls while you explore this region known as Waterfall Way.

Blaen-y-glyn is a bit further out away from the others but still just an hour from Cardiff. An easy 20-minute walk from the car park brings you to the waterfall.

Henrhyd Falls requires a bit more fitness, but it is still an easy walk. From the car park, it’s downhill before the stairs lead you to the upper track. About 20 minutes after leaving the car, you’re there.

If you’d like more information about this area, please click on this link, which will take you to my blog on Visit the 10 Beautiful Waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons, Wales.

South-West Wales

Skomer Island

One of the best days out I’ve ever done, if not the best, is taking the boat across to Skomer Island to see the puffins.

You spend a full day seeing the puffins, rabbits, seals and other birdlife, and you can get so close to the puffins that you could almost touch them.

If you’d like to read more about my experience on Skomer Island, you can read my blog, See the Super Cute Puffins of Skomer Island, Wales.

Manorbier

One of the great coastal walks in Wales is at the village of Manorbier. The car park is just across the road from the YHA, and paths lead to the different tracks along the coast. You will definitely need to bring your camera to this part of Wales.

Church Doors Cove

From the car park, the first track leads to Church Doors Cove. It leads to the 141 steps that descend to the cove.

Skrinkle Haven Beach is a very rocky beach until you reach the sand, and it is only accessible at low tide. The rock formations are a great place to explore, and you can even access Skrinkle Haven Beach through a rock opening.

Lydstep Caverns

I didn’t go all the way to the Caverns, but this coastline is a must-see. The path is steep in parts, with stairs, rocky and muddy, but it is well worth the effort.

At low tide, there is a sandy beach in the cove, and, once again, it is the only time you can explore the caves along this stretch of coast.

Knowing the tide times and the weather is necessary for this part of Wales if you truly want to see it at its best. It’s only 15 minutes to Tenby or Pembroke and a great place to escape the crowds.

Explore North Wales

If you thought that South Wales was worthy of taking your camera, just wait until you explore North Wales.

Conwy

If you’re interested in reading more about Conwy and its attractions, you can click here for my blog on Visit Conwy Wales or North Wales – Mountains, Castles and Waterfalls.

Conwy Town Wall

The town walls surround the old part of town, and they are a scenic way to go from the waterfront to the Castle.

The views from the top look over the rooftops to the river beside the Castle.

Conwy Castle

A popular place to visit, Conwy Castle should also be on your list of must-dos.

Built in the 1280s, the Castle is now in ruins but is still a large building that can be walked through to learn about the area’s history.

It also makes a beautiful backdrop at sunset for photography enthusiasts.

Llandudno

Great Orme Country Park

The Great Orme Country Park offers much for the walker or tram enthusiast. From the town, you can take a tram to the top to explore the area and see the sights.

Once you’ve explored the Country Park, you can enjoy the town, with its wide esplanade, restaurants, and cafes to satisfy your hunger.

You could also go on a hunt to find the characters from Alice in Wonderland scattered about the town.

Outside of Conwy and Llandudno

Explore Wales from a Conwy base and you’ll find enough history to keep even the most fanatical history buff entertained for hours.

Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon Castle is just over a half-hour drive west of Conwy.

The Prince of Wales is invested here, and the Royal Welsh Fusiliers museum is also located here.

Caernarfon is another town that is surrounded by a wall, and it is a charming place to stroll past shops and under umbrellas.

Beaumaris Castle

Another of Edward the First’s castles, this was his last and incomplete. It is another half-hour drive west from Conwy, just on the island of Anglesey.

Beaumaris is a charming village well worth the visit on its own. The castle, although incomplete, is in ruins except for one room, the Chapel, and there is an interesting film about the area’s history worth seeing.

Rhuddlan Castle

Less than a half-hour east of Conwy is Rhuddlan Castle ruins. If you enjoy walking around castle ruins and taking interesting photos, then this is the place for you.

Denbigh Castle

A 35-minute drive east of Conwy is Denbigh Castle. These castle ruins sit high above the town on the hill, affording great views over the countryside.

If you would like to read more about this area, you can read my blog, Explore These 4 Beautiful Castles, 3 Waterfalls, and More in North Wales.

Snowdonia

Snowdonia is an awe-inspiring area to explore Wales. You can walk up a mountain and see trees growing out of lakes and waterfalls aplenty, all waiting for you to explore.

Mt. Snowdon

From your base in Llanberis, you can either walk up the mountain or take the train up.

There are many tracks up Snowdon. I was planning to take the train, but as I found out the hard way, you need to book early if you want the easy way up.

Halfway up the Llanberis track, there is a cafe that serves as a welcome rest stop. I didn’t get to the top, but the views on a good day last forever.

Ceunant Mawr

Just behind the village of Llanberis is this impressive waterfall. Ceunant Mawr is right next to the train tracks, about a 20-minute walk up from the village (and I do mean up).

Llyn Padarn

Another great and easy walk in Llanberis is around the lake. On your way around, you not only have impressive views of the mountains, including Snowdon, but you also see the trees growing out of the lake.

Canolfan Tryweryn

This area is home to the National White Water Centre, and the river offers thrill-seekers the opportunity to raft or kayak down its rapids.

There is a path that follows the river that gives you opportunities for other-worldly shots.

Rhaedr Y Graig Lwyd – Conwy Falls

A 10-minute walk to these falls takes you down a steep, rocky trail. A significant amount of water comes down the chasm, releasing into this point, with only a large rocky outcrop parting the way.

Swallow Falls

Two viewing points are at this very accessible waterfall. Stairs lead to the bottom viewpoint, from which this photo below was taken.

I hope that this blog has inspired you to explore Wales for yourself.

Whenever you get out and explore Wales, you won’t be disappointed by all that can be seen in this small country and will probably be back to explore Wales again and again.

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Links

If you’d like to read more about my travels in the UK, click on the following links to the countries: England, Scotland, and Wales.

If you want to learn about UK passes and what you should get for where read my blog on Explore the UK with Passes.

If you’d like to read more of my blogs on Australia, you can find them on the following links; Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Camping and Silo Art.

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