The next few days of our driving trip are spent along the Wales Coastline and then down to Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast of England.

First stop is at Rhos on Sea which is a pretty area where we enjoyed some perfect weather although the water is still way to cold for a dip.

An interesting building sits along the coastline of Rhos on Sea in the form of the smallest chapel in Wales. We almost walked past it without noticing. Made of stone, it is tucked down on the beachside and blends in to the bank beside it. If you want a very small wedding, this is the place.

The location of Rhos on Sea gives us the chance to visit two engineering feats in the form of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the walled town and castle of Conwy. The aqueduct is simply amazing as it’s the highest and longest water canal in Great Britain and is built from stone and steel. It’s also one of the few that you can walk over but, if you are not comfortable with heights, this walk is not for you. Particularly if you need to pass by other walkers as the pedestrian walkway is not as generous as you’d hope. Instead of being a bridge system for trains, this viaduct is used be river boats and paddlers.

The walled township of Conwy is worth a stop as well. The castle is well preserved as is the wall surrounding the township. It also sits on the river of the same name so has views to the sea and mountains.

From Rhos on Sea we head to an area named Fishguard which is lower on the coastline of Wales and the drive takes us through the beautifully rugged Snowdonia region. There is a real risk here of me driving off the road while trying to take in the scenery. We manage to stunning lakes, mountain views and plenty of steep hills with stone walled paddocks. The determination of the pioneers of this area to build those walls on the slopes has to be admired.

We only spend the night in Fishguard before heading the Swansea for a few nights. The drive to Swansea takes us past the Strumble Head Lighthouse and the township of St Davids . We are lucky with the weather again as the blue skies make for nice contrast in the photos. The lighthouse stands on guard with the sea on one side and stunning hills at its back. The sort of place that makes you wish to be the Keeper of the lighthouse although we are seeing it in near perfect weather.

Our next stop is St Davids which has been recommended by our B&B hosts from the previous night. The town has one of the most eye catching medieval cathedrals and a range of vantage points that gives you the ability to see its size and the complexity of the build. It also has a very unique wooden ceiling that is somewhat mesmerising.

Our final few nights in Wales are spent in Swansea which, I hate to say, was a little disappointing. Our accommodation was modern and reasonably new but the location within Swansea was not the best. We would pick a different area if we had our time again.

We also made a 16km round trip walk along the beachside pathway to Mumbles Pier, only to find a tired area in need of some love and attention. You can see that there is a rejuvenation project underway leading up to the pier area, so it’s only a matter of time and money before a refresh happens, but at the moment it’s sadly lacking in the beauty department.

It’s time to leave Wales and head back to England. From Swansea it’s a drive down to the Jurassic Coast to Lyme Regis. Until next time, stay safe and happy.