STOP 01
Rhyl
The journey begins
Start beside the sea in Rhyl, then turn west for a journey of wide beaches, harbour towns and mountain detours.
Rhyl promenade · North Wales coast
The coast is calling
The Wales 400
Coastal Tour
Sea air. Open roads.
A different view around every bend.
Rhyl to Barry Island · 12 proposed stops
Your next chapter starts on the Welsh coast.
Follow our proposed motorhome journey west from Rhyl, through the mountains of Eryri and around the coast to South Wales. Discover beaches, harbour towns and places to pause, with touring caravan and motorhome sites along the way.
12Places to exploreYour paceChoose your own stopsOne coastCountless new views
A route in the making. Wales 400 is our working tour name, not a verified 400-mile distance. The stops and driving stages are provisional; final mileage and suitable vehicle routes are still to be checked.
Explore the Welsh coast
The whole journey, in one view.
Choose a blue numbered stop or a gold beauty-spot marker. Its photograph and details appear below the map.
Proposed sightseeing route only: the dashed line is not driving directions. Mileage, vehicle access and seasonal opening need checking.
Wales 400 · proposed route
Blue numbers: tour stops · Gold letters: attractions
Boundary: Office for National Statistics. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Discover the Wales 400
Take the scenic way
Explore the stops
Pick a favourite or follow the whole journey. Each stop connects you to an existing area guide and campsite directory.
STOP 02
Llandudno & Conwy
Seaside meets castle country
Make time for Llandudno’s sweeping bay and Conwy’s waterfront before continuing along the North Wales coast.
Llandudno bay · Conwy waterfront
STOP 03
Aber Falls & Eryri
A pause in the mountains
Leave room in the trip for Aber Falls and the scenery of Eryri (Snowdonia). Plan walking and vehicle access separately.
Aber Falls · Eryri scenery
STOP 04
Llanberis & Yr Wyddfa
Lakeside roads, mountain horizons
Explore Llanberis and Llyn Padarn, with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) forming the mountain chapter of this coastal tour.
Llyn Padarn · Llanberis
STOP 05
Shell Island & Harlech
Dunes and open horizons
Put Harlech and the Shell Island area on your coastal wish list. Confirm site access and vehicle acceptance before planning a stay.
Harlech beach · Shell Island area
STOP 06
Barmouth
Where mountains meet the sea
Enjoy a slower stop in Barmouth, with beach time and views towards the Mawddach estuary.
Barmouth beach · Mawddach scenery
STOP 07
Ynyslas & Aberystwyth
Big skies on Cardigan Bay
Pair the coastal scenery at Ynyslas with time along Aberystwyth’s seafront. Choose your overnight base from the Mid Wales directory.
Ynyslas · Aberystwyth seafront
STOP 08
New Quay & Cardigan Bay
Harbours and coastal wandering
Continue around Cardigan Bay, stopping for harbour views at New Quay and exploring the coast towards Cardigan.
New Quay harbour · Cardigan Bay
STOP 09
St Davids & Pembrokeshire
A wilder western coast
Build a Pembrokeshire chapter around St Davids, then take your time exploring its bays and coastal viewpoints.
St Davids · Pembrokeshire coast
STOP 10
Tenby & Barafundle Bay
Colourful harbours, beautiful bays
Discover Tenby and add Barafundle Bay to your sightseeing plans. Check parking and walking access for each visit.
Tenby harbour · Barafundle Bay
STOP 11
Rhossili & Gower
Room to breathe
Explore Rhossili Bay and the Gower Peninsula, allowing time for beaches, coastal walks and a campsite with a view.
Rhossili Bay · Three Cliffs Bay
STOP 12
Barry Island & South Wales
One more day beside the sea
Finish the proposed journey at Barry Island, with more of the South Wales coast to explore at your own pace.
Barry Island · South Wales coast
Aerial Views. Honest Reviews.
See the coast. Then see the stay.
Our original drone films, campsite walkthroughs and on-the-ground reviews will appear here as the journey unfolds. For now, explore the route and discover places you would like to visit.
Original tour films coming after our visitsHow we review campsites →Make the journey your own
Find your pitch
Use our directory to explore touring caravan sites in Wales. Check seasonal opening, pitch availability and your vehicle’s size with the park.
Browse the campsite directory →Leave time to explore
Plan short driving stages and time off the road. Check local parking, access, weather and walking conditions before each stop.
More coastal inspiration from Visit Wales ↗Follow real experiences
Our campsite scores follow actual visits. Destination inclusion is not a campsite review or an award.
Read our review approach →Photography & guide sources
Destination photographs are credited below and are not presented as our original tour footage.
- Rhyl: Bob Abell · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
- Llandudno & Conwy: Maxime Guilbot · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
- Aber Falls & Eryri: Llyn Gwynant Campsite / operator photograph · cropped to fit
- Llanberis & Yr Wyddfa: Paul Farmer · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
- Shell Island & Harlech: Alpin Stewart · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
- Barmouth: George Tod · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
- Ynyslas & Aberystwyth: Eirian Evans · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
- New Quay & Cardigan Bay: Bob Jones · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
- St Davids & Pembrokeshire: Dave Kelly · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
- Tenby & Barafundle Bay: Nilfanion · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
- Rhossili & Gower: Alan Hughes · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
- Barry Island & South Wales: Nilfanion · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit
Hero: Alan Hughes · Creative Commons licence · cropped to fit.
Tour inspiration: Visit Wales — The Coastal Way. Our proposed Wales 400 tour is a separate itinerary.
Attraction photography
- Rhyl beach: Bob Abell · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Llandudno bay: Maxime Guilbot · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Aber Falls: James@hopgrove (public domain) · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Llyn Padarn: Paul Farmer · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Harlech beach: Alpin Stewart · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Barmouth beach: George Tod · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Ynyslas beach: Eirian Evans · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- New Quay harbour: Bob Jones · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Trewent Point coast: Dave Kelly · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Tenby harbour: Nilfanion · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Barafundle Bay: Gordon Hatton · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Rhossili Bay: Graham Taylor · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Three Cliffs Bay: Alan Hughes · Licence / source · cropped to fit
- Barry Island beach: Nilfanion · Licence / source · cropped to fit
