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NORTH WALES TOUR

TWO-DAY TOUR

Driver-Guided Experience with Sean — Chair of Wales Official Tourist Guides Association

Join Sean for a richly narrated journey through North Wales — from soaring aqueducts and slate mines to native Welsh castles and cultural heartlands. This immersive tour blends guided walks, scenic drives, and storytelling, ending in Aberystwyth for your onward train journey.

DAY ONE

DAY 1: AQUEDUCTS, SLATE & ITALIANATE CHARM

 

Pick-Up: From your accommodation in the Chester or Shrewsbury area

  • Pontcysyllte Aqueduct – “The Stream in the Sky”
    Guided walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a cast-iron marvel soaring 126 feet above the River Dee.
  • Llangollen & Horseshoe Falls
    Explore the town’s canal-side charm and stroll to Horseshoe Falls, Telford’s elegant weir in tranquil woodland.
  • Scenic Drive via Bala to Blaenau Ffestiniog
    Travel through Lake Bala and mountain roads with commentary on Welsh folklore and rural life.
  • Slate Legacy Experience
    Discover the UNESCO-listed Slate Landscape at Blaenau Ffestiniog. Optional descent 500 feet underground into Llechwedd’s deep mine.
  • Arrival in Portmeirion
    Check into your accommodation in the iconic Italianate village. Evening at leisure to explore gardens, galleries, and estuary views.

DAY TWO

DAY 2: NATIVE CASTLES & CULTURAL HEARTLANDS

 

  • Morning in Portmeirion
    Breakfast and relaxed exploration of the village’s whimsical architecture and scenic trails.
  • Castell y Bere – Llywelyn’s Frontier Fortress
    Visit the dramatic ruins of Castell y Bere, built by Llywelyn the Great in 1221. Perched in the Dysynni Valley, it offers panoramic views and a powerful sense of native Welsh history.
  • Machynlleth – Ancient Capital of Wales
    Explore the town where Owain Glyndŵr held his 1404 Parliament. Highlights include:

    • Owain Glyndŵr Centre
    • Machynlleth Clock Tower
    • Independent shops and optional visit to MOMA Wales
  • Arrival in Aberystwyth
    Drop-off at your accommodation near Aberystwyth Station, ready for your onward train journey the next day.
    The station offers step-free access, ticket machines, and direct trains to Shrewsbury, Birmingham, and beyond.

 

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