Wales Road trips
3 curated road trips in Wales — Snowdonia Circuit, Dragon's Spine, Wales, Abergwesyn Mountain Pass. Mapped stops, distance, duration, best season, and practical route notes.
These 3 routes range from 30 to 290 km and from 1 to 3 days, across 1 country. Top picks: Snowdonia Circuit, Dragon's Spine, Wales, Abergwesyn Mountain Pass.
IconicSnowdonia CircuitThis loop threads through the heart of Snowdonia, combining slate-era heritage, mountain passes, and classic Welsh coast views. Start in Betws-y-Coed, climb toward Llanberis and the slopes of Yr Wyddfa, then swing through Beddgelert, Harlech, and the shores of Porthmadog before returning through inland valleys.
NotableDragon's Spine, WalesThe Cambrian Way from Cardiff through the spine of Wales, the Brecon Beacons' sandstone moorland and waterfalls, the empty Cambrian Mountains that form the water divide of Wales, Snowdonia's rocky summits, and the walled medieval town of Conwy at the northern end. The longest upland route in Wales through the least-visited highland terrain in Britain.
IconicAbergwesyn Mountain PassWales's finest mountain road, the Abergwesyn Pass climbs from Tregaron through hairpin bends known as the Devil's Staircase to staggering views over the Cambrian Mountains. Short but intense: forest, valley, lake, and moorland in a route that rewards anyone willing to leave the A-roads behind.