14 days in North Wales Itinerary
Created using Inspirock North Wales visit planner
Start: Manchester
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Llangollen
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Porthmadog
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Holyhead, Anglesey
— 2 nights
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Llandudno
— 5 nights
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Llangollen — 2 nights
Llangollen is a small town and community in Denbighshire, north-east Wales, situated on the River Dee and on the edge of the Berwyn mountains. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Llangollen: Alyn Waters (in Gwersyllt), Llyn Tegid (in Bala) and St Dyfnog's Church (in Denbigh). There's still lots to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, pause for some serene contemplation at St Giles Parish Church, steep yourself in history at Erddig, and make a trip to Moel Famau.
To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Llangollen vacation planning app.
Manchester to Llangollen is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in January, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Porthmadog.
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To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Llangollen vacation planning app.
Manchester to Llangollen is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in January, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Porthmadog.
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Porthmadog — 4 nights
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Porthmadog, known locally as "Port", and since 1974, rendered into Welsh from its former Anglicised form, Portmadoc, is a small coastal town and community in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd, in Wales. Change things up with these side-trips from Porthmadog: Dolgellau (St. Mary's Church & The Mawddach Trail) and Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve (in Bethesda). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Portmeirion Village, appreciate the history behind Dolwyddelan Cenotaph, head outdoors with Dragon Raiders Activity Park, and relax in the rural setting at Snowdonia Alpacas.
For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Porthmadog trip itinerary maker site.
Drive from Llangollen to Porthmadog in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in January, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Holyhead.
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For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Porthmadog trip itinerary maker site.
Drive from Llangollen to Porthmadog in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in January, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Holyhead.
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Holyhead, Anglesey — 2 nights
Holyhead is the largest town in the county of Isle of Anglesey in Wales. 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. 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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You can drive from Porthmadog to Holyhead in 1.5 hours. 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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Llandudno is a seaside resort, town and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located on the Creuddyn peninsula, which protrudes into the Irish Sea. 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. Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Llandudno Promenade, step into the grandiose world of Conwy Castle, admire the sheer force of Aber Falls, and get to know the resident critters at Welsh Mountain Zoo.
For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Llandudno vacation planning site.
Traveling by car from Holyhead to Llandudno takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.
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For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Llandudno vacation planning site.
Traveling by car from Holyhead to Llandudno takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows 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.
