14 days in North Wales Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips North Wales visit planner
Start: Manchester
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Llangollen
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Porthmadog
— 4 nights
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Holyhead, Anglesey
— 2 nights
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Llandudno
— 5 nights
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End: Manchester
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Llangollen — 2 nights
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Llangollen: St Dyfnog's Church (in Denbigh), Alyn Waters (in Gwersyllt) and Llyn Tegid (in Bala).
To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Llangollen trip planner.
Manchester to Llangollen is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. January in Llangollen sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive to Porthmadog.
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To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Llangollen trip planner.
Manchester to Llangollen is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. January in Llangollen sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive to Porthmadog.
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Porthmadog — 4 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Porthmadog: Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve (in Bethesda) and Dolgellau (St. Mary's Church & The Mawddach Trail).
For maps and tourist information, use the Porthmadog driving holiday planner.
Drive from Llangollen to Porthmadog in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Porthmadog are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can drive to Holyhead.
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For maps and tourist information, use the Porthmadog driving holiday planner.
Drive from Llangollen to Porthmadog in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Porthmadog are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can drive to Holyhead.
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Holyhead, Anglesey — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): explore the activities along Llyn Padarn, take an in-depth tour of National Slate Museum, then step into the grandiose world of Caernarfon Castle, and finally take in the views from Menai Suspension Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the historical opulence of Beaumaris Castle, view the masterpieces at Oriel Ger-Y-Fenai, stop by Naughty Gull Coastal Creations, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Llanddwyn Beach, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Llanbadrig Church.
For where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Holyhead trip builder app.
You can drive from Porthmadog to Holyhead in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In January in Holyhead, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can drive to Llandudno.
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For where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Holyhead trip builder app.
You can drive from Porthmadog to Holyhead in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In January in Holyhead, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can drive to Llandudno.
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Llandudno — 5 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Llandudno: Betws-y-Coed (Zip World Fforest & Swallow Falls). Spend the 14th (Sat) exploring nature at Snowdonia National Park.
To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Llandudno sightseeing website.
Traveling by car from Holyhead to Llandudno takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Llandudno can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.
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To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Llandudno sightseeing website.
Traveling by car from Holyhead to Llandudno takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Llandudno can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.
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North Wales travel guide
Passionate about being Welsh, residents of North Wales fiercely preserve their language, music, and history. The region’s dramatic landscapes, which notably include the highest peaks in Wales and England, attract tourism from hikers, cyclists, and adventure-seekers of every description. Your trip may also include a ride on some of the country’s most scenic heritage railways here. Despite its relatively small size, North Wales has many historical attractions to fill your travel itinerary. It is home to two World Heritage sites, which include a series of well-preserved Edwardian castles dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. The Welsh spirit is strong here and most residents use their mother tongue, but don’t be afraid to ask for directions: Everyone also speaks fluent English and will be more than happy to converse in it.
