Duracell Bunny Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Howdy people, basically its my GFs birthday in august, august 6th to be exact. I want to take her for a long weekend away so friday -monday and shes always wanted to go to Wales . So i have never been and don't exactly know where to start, i know the Breacon Beacons national park is there so is it maybe worth a visit or stay near there? I just want it to be a nice relaxing little break for her and want to get it right i.e Romantic, good food, great views scenery etc.... So any experience advice would be greatly appreciated thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejames Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 One of my early dates with my soon-to-be wife was a weekend trip to Pembrokeshire. Had a really nice time. Some of the coastal walking/driving is stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Bunny Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Could be a possibilty any good hotels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejames Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Try tripadviser. It was 2 1/2 years ago and my memory is shocking I'll ask the missus tomorrow if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Bunny Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Good shout dude, yeh any info welcome mate. Thanks for replying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Just come back from Porthmadog on the Llyn Peninsula. It's awesome, the drives through the mountains are brilliant. Snowdonia national park isn't too far away so you could go on the train to the top of mt. Snowdon. Anglesey isn't too far away either, a boat trip to puffin island would be fun (google starida sea services). Caernarfon castle is also worth a visit and isn't to far either. Llandudno is good, a walk down the pier and a ride on the great orm cable car is a good day out. Loads to do in Wales, I go whenever I can. I just can't get enough sheep. Edited April 2, 2011 by ROB1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Bunny Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 cheers for all that info, ill be going google crazy after work lol and do they like to trade our women for sheep over there? As im thinking of trading mine in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swilton325is Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 My wife is Welsh and she is from Cardigan Bay, As mentioned above the Pembrokeshire Coast is very nice, at this time of year you will need to wrap up warm, Where do you live and how far are you willing to travel as its a lot of A roads to get to small villages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Bunny Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Im from southampton and travelling doesnt bother me plus it'll be a good chance to try out the ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Could even get on a ferry from hollyhead to the isle of man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suhail97 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 plus it'll be a good chance to try out the ST Be careful the Welsh police love their speed traps. Could even get on a ferry from hollyhead to the isle of man. Or go to Ireland and see Aidan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swilton325is Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Be careful the Welsh police love their speed traps. This is very true and they are not too keen on teh English Or go to Ireland and see Aidan? You could get a ferry from Fishguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) My gf got a ticket off the Heddlu, the officer said at one point he was doing 110 to keep up with her but she didn't do it for long enough or some s**t lol Edited April 2, 2011 by ROB1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinPowered Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Just come back from Porthmadog on the Llyn Peninsula. It's awesome, the drives through the mountains are brilliant. Snowdonia national park isn't too far away so you could go on the train to the top of mt. Snowdon. Anglesey isn't too far away either, a boat trip to puffin island would be fun (google starida sea services). Caernarfon castle is also worth a visit and isn't to far either. Llandudno is good, a walk down the pier and a ride on the great orm cable car is a good day out. Loads to do in Wales, I go whenever I can. I just can't get enough sheep. +1 for North Wales.. I'm in to my mountaineering, so frequent this area regularly The roads are good too.. The train on Snowdon does go all the way to the top (bar 20 feet ) AND there is a reasonably priced cafe on there too.. Just watch out for the locals.. They're fluent in druid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Common on Bunny Boy. If you need advice on Wales, come to a Welshy! South Wales all the way! The Gower coast is amazing. You honestly won't find a more beautiful place in the UK imo. Oxwich bay, Rhosilli bay, the moores. My family live on the Gower so I go there a fair bit (although no where near as much as I probably should). You can never get bored of the place. Rhosilli bay is HUGE as well. It's next to the beach Top Gear use for all their beach shots. Even when the coast is in there's hundreds of meters of sand. It's one of my favourite beaches. Rhosilli: Three Cliffs Bay: Oxwich Bay: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Bunny Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 looks like we'll be having a long convo next saturday lol just keep it quiet from the GF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
