Things to do in South-West Wales

[the red blur]

Hi

I am going away with my family next week and just wondering what there is worth going to see/do. Anything within an hour and half’s drive from New Quay would be ideal.

Any suggestions/recommendations?

[Puggit]

Oh bloody hell, you've chosen to seclude yourselves!

Ummmm - still struggling. Lots of countryside and cliffs if you like that sort of thing.

About as far as your time limit, but the Gower near Swansea is lovely. Especially the (tidal) walk across to Worms Head and the rock pools. Horse riding, etc - bit like the new forest but without the trees.

I haven't been to Aberaeron in decades, but as a kid spending all my holidays in SW Wales, I can remember it was dull.

Some other hints, again closer to the South coast:

Dolaucothi Gold Mines / NT Link
http://www.castlewales.com/talley.html
http://www.castlewales.com/carreg.html

Hopefully someone else will have better ideas!

[SwanJack]

If you head south for an hour and a half you have Folly Farm for the kids, Tenby, Saudersfoot and Caldey Island. If you go north, but more like 2 hours, you have Portmeirion and the Snowdon mountain railway. Close by its mainly unspoilt beaches and boat trips (dolphin trips IIRC).
This link might help www.cardiganshirecoastandcountry.com/coastalvoyage

Edited by SwanJack on Tuesday 19th May 09:36

[The Ben]

Surfing obviously... West coast is prime for it...