The Rough Guide to Wales 5 by Mike Parker


The Rough Guide to Wales 5
Title : The Rough Guide to Wales 5
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ISBN : 1843536072
ISBN-10 : 9781843536079
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 599
Publication : First published September 1, 1994

From the seaside resort of Llandudno to Cardiff''s awesome Millennium Stadium, the Rough Guide to Wales tells you all there is to know about this beautiful and varied country. The 24-page, full-colour section introduces all of Wales'' highlights, from the world-famous Valleys and Welsh male voice choirs to the trendy bars of Cardiff Bay and the suprisingly tasteful delight of Welsh Laverbread. In addition, there are two, brand-new, 4-page, full-colour inserts: ''Literary Wales'' and ''The Battle for Wales''. The guide includes hundreds of listings of the all the top places to eat, drink and stay, whatever your budget, plus brand-new ''author picks'' to highlight the very best. There is plenty of practical advice on outdoor pursuits, including some of the best mountain and coastal walks, and activities from surfing on the Gower to rock-climbing in Snowdonia. The guide takes a detailed look at Wales'' history and culture, from the Celts and druids to modern post-devolution politics. The guide comes complete with maps and plans for every region.

The Rough Guide to Wales 5 Reviews

  • Greg Scowen

    We have now used Rough Guides to travel extensively to many countries, and have typically found there to be no better guide. Unfortunately, the Rough Guide to Wales seems to let the series down a little.

    We are fans of getting off the beaten track, and we certainly did that when following this guide. However, some of the destinations we went out of way too (often by hours) just weren't all that the guide left us expecting. Often we would arrive at a muddy field with a mediocre attraction, having expected a spectacular view or ancient monument. We also failed to stay in any accommodation mentioned in the guide, but this was due to lack of availability, albeit out of season. It seems many places in Wales won't accept one-night stays. Forewarning of this would be beneficial.

    Typical of Rough Guides, though, the restaurant reviews, and a couple of mentioned attractions were worth visiting. The guide appears to be written by an older person that is particularly keen on the inside of churches, and may not appeal so much to people looking for something a bit more adventurous. For us, this was fine... as history is what draws us on our travels.

    I would still suggest anyone planning a Wales holiday should buy the book. We didn't find a better one. Also, visit Wales... it is worth the effort.

  • Katie

    This book is very thorough....perhaps a bit too much. It contains the facts and information, but there is so much that it's not really plausible as a take along guide. It's more for the months-ahead planning read.
    It is certainly a good read and good reference, though not as excited as some others.