Walking Holidays in Wales | Self-Guided | Celtic Trails
Follow long-distance paths along the Welsh coast, through border country and into the quieter hills of mid-Wales. Walk the Pembrokeshire cliffs, trace Offa’s Dyke or circle Anglesey at your own pace. We arrange your accommodation, move your main bag between stops and provide the route information for each day.
Coast, border country and quieter hills
Wales changes quickly on foot. One route can follow high cliffs and sandy bays; another crosses farmland, wooded valleys and open ridges. The distances between them are modest, but the walking can feel entirely different.
For coastal walking, Pembrokeshire, Anglesey, the Llŷn Peninsula and Gower each have their own character. Pembrokeshire brings repeated climbs and descents around the cliffs, while Anglesey mixes open coast, estuaries and stretches with views towards Eryri.
Inland, Offa’s Dyke Path follows the Welsh border from the Severn towards the north coast, while Glyndŵr’s Way heads into quieter mid-Wales. The Wye Valley Walk offers another side of the country, following river, woodland and border landscapes.
Not sure which Wales walk is right for you?
Start with the kind of day you want to have. Coast, quieter inland walking and long end-to-end trails each feel quite different, even before distance comes into it.
Choose the coast for cliff paths, beaches and sea views: Pembrokeshire, Anglesey, Llŷn, Gower, Ceredigion or Meirionnydd.
Choose an end-to-end trail if you want a stronger sense of progress each day. Offa’s Dyke Path is the clearest example.
Choose quieter inland walking for Glyndŵr’s Way or the Wye Valley Walk.
Daily mileage is only part of the picture. Ascent, terrain and navigation matter too. See how our walk grades work.
Key Features
Getting to your walking holiday in Wales
You do not normally need a car for a self-guided walking holiday in Wales. The best arrival route depends on where your walk begins, and many starting points are reached more easily through an English airport or rail hub than through Cardiff.
For a walk in south Wales or the borders, Bristol, London and Cardiff can all be useful gateways. For north Wales, Manchester often gives a more direct onward journey. Once we know your chosen route and dates, we can help you understand the journey to the start.
When to walk in Wales
Our Wales walking holidays mainly run through the spring, summer and early autumn, when longer daylight gives you more time on the trail.
Conditions vary considerably by route. Higher and more exposed ground can feel very different from a sheltered valley or coastal section on the same day, and rain can make rough ground more demanding underfoot.
Summer brings the longest days, but the better-known coastal areas are also busier. Spring and early autumn can give you quieter paths, provided you are comfortable with more changeable conditions.
Wales Client Reviews
4.7/5 based on 1215 reviews
"The team at Celtic Trails are very knowledgable about the walking holidays they provide. The walk packs are very detailed which is extremely helpful. Everything on the trips I have booked through Celtic Trails has made the whole experience from start to finish hassle free. This has allowed me to enjoy the hiking knowing that my accommodation is booked and my luggage will be transferred for me."
"Good, Celtic Trails manage with a 'light touch'. It cleared my head and hurt my knees."
"Everything was prepared perfectly, there is no need to call or look for assistance as you have everything very well explained. The walk, though challenging on some sections, was exceptionally relaxing. All those beaches are too spectacular to just pass through. Definately thinking about another coastal walk. Maybe Wales again ;)"
"Well organised and relaxing"
"The paths are very well signed posted, we liked very much the combination of walking along the coast and looking at the sea and taking a swim in small bays. Celtic Trails were very helpful and over all it was a wonderful holiday for us. The rugged coastline with its ever-changing rock formations, the turquoise sea, and the vastness of the horizon are simply fantastic."
"Good al, round value"
"Good al, round value"
"It has given us the confidence to know that although in our 70's we still have the legs (and knees) for a long distance walk"
"Excellent customer service, good itineraries, consistently good accommodation and very informative and clear walking pack. We like distance walks because it is totally absorbing experience which enables us to switch off and tune in with our surroundings."
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