Though I’ve done a fair bit of research in guidebooks and online, I’m still struggling a bit to come up with an itinerary for a trip in Wales, so I thought I’d invite others’ feedback about itineraries or places I might base myself.
I would have about twelve days there in the spring, and would be travelling with public transportation (which I know poses at least some modest challenges).
I think I could find much of what I’m looking for in Pembrokeshire or perhaps along the Ceredigion coast. By this, I mean doing a lot of coastal walking, getting out to Skomer Island for the puffins, and seeing some smaller towns and villages (or even larger ones if they’re interesting). For the walking, my preference would be to have a base, and then get back and forth by public transportation, but I wouldn't rule out carrying everything with me and walking from town to town.
I’d also like to do some valley walking and explore mining history, and am wondering if I should be thinking about a different region for that. And I’m also wondering if, by any chance, I could accomplish that by making stops along the Heart of Wales train line (I know it has its detractors, but it sounds very appealing to me).
Less of a priority, but something I’d be happy to add if there were enough time, would be a modest climb at Eryi/Snowdonia or the Brecon Beacons.
So with all that, any suggestions?
Thanks!