Really going places by train, bus and bike!
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Really going places by train, bus and bike! |
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The Welsh National Parks. Although only a small country, Wales is home to three of UK's National Parks. Enjoy the high peaks of Snowdonia, the coastal landscapes of Pembrokeshire and the hill trails of the Brecon Beacons. All accessible to walkers and cyclists without a vehicle, click on the links to find out about travel details and special offers... AONBs. Four Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are in Wales, and Countrygoer features the Gower Peninsular. |
Welcome to Countrygoer Wales ...the website which helps you enjoy the delights of Wales without the hassle of driving and parking. Explore the heritage landscapes of the three Welsh National Parks with the help of dedicated public transport networks, travel on a narrow gauge railway or go off the beaten track to enjoy solitude in the outstanding landscapes of the Clwydian Hills, the Gower and the Lleyn Peninsular. There are many long distance paths and trails as well as dedicated cycle routes, linked by bus and train so that you won’t have to retrace your steps. There are also some fantastic ticket offers, making traveling around Wales by public transport a real bargain. |
Countrygoer Wales LinksThe Gower Peninsular Countrygoer Guide to the Gower PeninsularValleys of Neath and Port Talbot Undiscovered South Wales Other LinksEmpty Roads Guide to travelling to Wales The Freedom of Wales Flexipass. Take the advantage of this unlimited travel offer to explore more of Wales. Traveline Wales. An online journey planner for Wales. |
The Clwydian Hills. Hop on the easy access Clwydian Ranger bus to travel into the landscape of rolling hills in the Clwydian Range AONB. Leisure buses run from Chester starting in July through to September on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. A special Bike Bus is operating to Llyn Brenig and Bala. For those travelling from further afield, Merseyrail are offering a joint train and bus ticket to the heart of the AONB at Loggerheads. 
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The Gower Explorer. The Gower Explorer is a dedicated leisure network of bus services linking Swansea city centre to all parts of the Gower peninsula. Hourly buses take travellers to Rhossili and Port Eynon in the south of the peninsular (extending to Oxwich and Horton every two hours), and to Llanrhidian in the North. Click here for more information on the Gower Explorer and for latest timetables. 
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The great little trains of Wales. A website link to Welsh narrow gauge railways, many of which operate vintage trains on some of the most scenic lines in the country. Cycling in Wales. A link to Sustrans website, with details of National Cycle Routes and other long distance cycleways. |
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