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Top stops along the Tour de France’s Welsh stage 

Experiences along the Tour de France Grand Départ route in Wales

Here are some activities and things to do in Cardiff, Powys, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly along the Tour’s path.

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This 13th-century castle and its magnificent gardens are cared for by the National Trust.

Wander around Powis Castle and Gardens (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown copyright / Visit Wales

Location: Welshpool, Wales

Aerial shot of a castle surrounded by acres of landscaped gardens.
Powis Castle and Garden

Boating, hiking, cycling and wildlife-spotting: this tranquil waterway has it all.

Discover the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Visit Wales/Crown Copyright/Tom Martin/WNS

Location: Talybont-on-Usk, Wales

Three people walking on a path along a canal with boats moored.
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

For one of Britain’s best walks, trek the Beacons Way over hills and hollows in the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog).

Hit the trail on the Beacons Way (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown Copyright/Visit Wales/Tom Martin/WNS

Location: Libanus, Wales

Dragon sign post in the middle of a large field.
The Beacons Way

Hike to the top of Pen y Fan mountain in the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog), for breathtaking views of south and mid Wales.

Find your perfect walk on Pen y Fan (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitBritain/Adam Burton

Location: Pen y Fan, Wales

A group of walkers, using trekking poles, in deep snow
Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)

Enjoy the colours and sounds of summer festival music – with performers from around the world.

Tune in to Brecon Jazz Festival (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Dennis Anguige/Brecon Jazz Festival

Location: Brecon, Wales

Drummer Liz Exell at Brecon Jazz Festival
Brecon Jazz Festival

On clear nights you can spy the Milky Way and major constellations from this International Dark Sky Reserve.

Book your Brecon Beacons group stargazing adventure now (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown Copyright (2023) Cymru Wales/VisitWales

Location: Llanddeusant, Wales

Starry night view of mountains at a national park
Brecon Stargazing

One of the finest cathedrals in Wales, this magnificent sanctuary dates back to 1093.

Plan your trip to Brecon Cathedral (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown Copyright/Visit Wales/Naomi Llewellyn

Location: Brecon, Wales

View inside an old cathedral and its stained glass window.
Brecon Cathedral

Epic mountain biking, hiking, wildlife watching and more: this UNESCO Geopark is full of adventures.

Go green at Fforest Fawr (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Neil Mansfield

Location: Libanus, Wales

Mynydd Illtyd, near Libanus, Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark
Fforest Fawr

Maybe you’ll walk with the goats, bottle-feed the lambs or snooze overnight in a cosy yurt?

Explore Cantref Adventure Farm (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Cantref Adventure Farm

Location: Cantref, Wales

Pony trekking in the Brecon Beacons National Park with Cantref Riding Centre, Cantref, Monmouthshire
Cantref Adventure Farm

This award-winning pub and bistro has its own kitchen garden, and works with top local producers.

Enjoy The Felin Fach Griffin (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown copyright (2016) Visit Wales

Location: Felinfach, Wales

The Felin Fach Griffin
The Felin Fach Griffin

Wales is truly making its mark on the world of whisky, as you’ll discover on a tour and tasting here.

Savour the flavour of Wales at Penderyn (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tomo Brejc

Location: Penderyn, Wales

A bottle of whisky and a glass of whisky standing on an oak barrel
Penderyn Distillery, Brecon Beacons

Buckle up for the fastest seated zip line in the world – now that’s what we call a zoom with a view.

Ride the Phoenix at Zip World Tower (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Visit Wales

Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales

A person about to ride a zipline over a forest.
Zip World Tower

The National Showcaves Centre for Wales is one of Wales’ top attractions – with caves, a dinosaur exhibit and beautiful Shire horses.

Discover the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: showcaves

Location: Craig-y-nos, Wales

Man standing next to a waterfall in a dark cave
National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Just outside Cardiff, step into history at Caerphilly Castle, which dates back to the 13th century.

Discover more about Caerphilly Castle (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitWales/Crown Copyright 2023

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A woman in sunglasses looking out across Caerphilly Castle, Wales
Caerphilly Castle

Almost plucked straight from a fairytale, Castell Coch is a medieval style castle built by Victorians, and is surrounded by woodland idyll.

Experience the fairytale Castell Coch (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Cadw Photographic Library

Location: Conwy, Wales

A juggler in costume juggling balls at Castle Conwy
Castell Coch

Discover Wales’ history, culture and wildlife at this interactive museum, set in wild beech woodland.

Visit St Fagans National Museum of History (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Visit Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A woman in headphones looking out in a garden at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff
St Fagans National Museum of History

Explore seven Victorian and Edwardian arcades tucked among the biggest brand names of Cardiff’s high street.

Find out more about Cardiff’s Arcades (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Location: Cardiff, Wales

People walking between shops in an arcade, lit up from inside
Cardiff Arcades

Make a splash at this Olympic standard, family-friendly white-water rafting centre in Cardiff Bay.

Take the plunge at CIWW (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Tom Martin/WALES NEWS SERVICE

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Canoeists at White-Water Rafting Centre, Cardiff Bay
Cardiff International White Water

Pause for a moment at this tranquil wildlife sanctuary, a haven for birds and marine life.

Visit Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitWales/Crown Copyright 2023

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A woman looking out across Cardiff's harbour
Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve

This three-day feast includes farmers’ markets, cooking demos, street food and Welsh delicacies galore.

Discover Cardiff Food and Drink Festival (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Visit Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A group of men eating food at a table at the International Food and Drink Festival in Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Food and Drink Festival

It’s jam-packed with Welsh art, curios and natural history – and hosts festivals and workshops too.

Visit the National Museum Cardiff (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown Copyright/Visit Wales

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Man and woman viewing artwork in a museum
National Museum Cardiff

Though it has 2,000 years of history to discover, Cardiff Castle is also bang up to date – hosting festivals and events galore.

Plan your visit to Cardiff Castle (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitBritain/Alex Major

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Man standing on a path in front of a castle
Cardiff Castle

Beyond the restaurants and nightlife, explore Cardiff Bay’s colourful history and secret local hotspots.

Take a Cardiff Bay Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Visit Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A group of people exploring the harbour of Cardiff at sunset
Cardiff Bay Walking Tour

Calling all sports lovers! Head to the ‘home of Welsh rugby’ to watch sporting spectacles, live concerts and more.

Catch a match at Principality Stadium (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown Copyright/Visit Wales/Tom Martin/WNS

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales
Principality Stadium

Enjoy Cardiff’s best bites on this walking tour, and learn all about Welsh culture along the way.

Join a Loving Welsh Food tour (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Loving Welsh Food

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A group of people eating and drinking at an outside table at Cosmo, Cardiff
Loving Welsh Food Tour

Step into the future of broadcasting at BBC’s newest and most advanced studios.

Get behind the scenes at BBC Cardiff (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: BBC Tours

Location: Cardiff, Wales

An inside view of the BBC Studios in Cardiff
BBC Tours – Central Square, Cardiff

This 13th-century castle and its magnificent gardens are cared for by the National Trust.

Wander around Powis Castle and Gardens (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown copyright / Visit Wales

Location: Welshpool, Wales

Aerial shot of a castle surrounded by acres of landscaped gardens.
Powis Castle and Garden

Boating, hiking, cycling and wildlife-spotting: this tranquil waterway has it all.

Discover the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Visit Wales/Crown Copyright/Tom Martin/WNS

Location: Talybont-on-Usk, Wales

Three people walking on a path along a canal with boats moored.
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

For one of Britain’s best walks, trek the Beacons Way over hills and hollows in the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog).

Hit the trail on the Beacons Way (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown Copyright/Visit Wales/Tom Martin/WNS

Location: Libanus, Wales

Dragon sign post in the middle of a large field.
The Beacons Way

Hike to the top of Pen y Fan mountain in the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog), for breathtaking views of south and mid Wales.

Find your perfect walk on Pen y Fan (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitBritain/Adam Burton

Location: Pen y Fan, Wales

A group of walkers, using trekking poles, in deep snow
Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)

Enjoy the colours and sounds of summer festival music – with performers from around the world.

Tune in to Brecon Jazz Festival (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Dennis Anguige/Brecon Jazz Festival

Location: Brecon, Wales

Drummer Liz Exell at Brecon Jazz Festival
Brecon Jazz Festival

On clear nights you can spy the Milky Way and major constellations from this International Dark Sky Reserve.

Book your Brecon Beacons group stargazing adventure now (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown Copyright (2023) Cymru Wales/VisitWales

Location: Llanddeusant, Wales

Starry night view of mountains at a national park
Brecon Stargazing

One of the finest cathedrals in Wales, this magnificent sanctuary dates back to 1093.

Plan your trip to Brecon Cathedral (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown Copyright/Visit Wales/Naomi Llewellyn

Location: Brecon, Wales

View inside an old cathedral and its stained glass window.
Brecon Cathedral

Epic mountain biking, hiking, wildlife watching and more: this UNESCO Geopark is full of adventures.

Go green at Fforest Fawr (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Neil Mansfield

Location: Libanus, Wales

Mynydd Illtyd, near Libanus, Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark
Fforest Fawr

Maybe you’ll walk with the goats, bottle-feed the lambs or snooze overnight in a cosy yurt?

Explore Cantref Adventure Farm (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Cantref Adventure Farm

Location: Cantref, Wales

Pony trekking in the Brecon Beacons National Park with Cantref Riding Centre, Cantref, Monmouthshire
Cantref Adventure Farm

This award-winning pub and bistro has its own kitchen garden, and works with top local producers.

Enjoy The Felin Fach Griffin (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown copyright (2016) Visit Wales

Location: Felinfach, Wales

The Felin Fach Griffin
The Felin Fach Griffin

Wales is truly making its mark on the world of whisky, as you’ll discover on a tour and tasting here.

Savour the flavour of Wales at Penderyn (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tomo Brejc

Location: Penderyn, Wales

A bottle of whisky and a glass of whisky standing on an oak barrel
Penderyn Distillery, Brecon Beacons

Buckle up for the fastest seated zip line in the world – now that’s what we call a zoom with a view.

Ride the Phoenix at Zip World Tower (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Visit Wales

Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales

A person about to ride a zipline over a forest.
Zip World Tower

The National Showcaves Centre for Wales is one of Wales’ top attractions – with caves, a dinosaur exhibit and beautiful Shire horses.

Discover the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: showcaves

Location: Craig-y-nos, Wales

Man standing next to a waterfall in a dark cave
National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Just outside Cardiff, step into history at Caerphilly Castle, which dates back to the 13th century.

Discover more about Caerphilly Castle (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitWales/Crown Copyright 2023

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A woman in sunglasses looking out across Caerphilly Castle, Wales
Caerphilly Castle

Almost plucked straight from a fairytale, Castell Coch is a medieval style castle built by Victorians, and is surrounded by woodland idyll.

Experience the fairytale Castell Coch (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Cadw Photographic Library

Location: Conwy, Wales

A juggler in costume juggling balls at Castle Conwy
Castell Coch

Discover Wales’ history, culture and wildlife at this interactive museum, set in wild beech woodland.

Visit St Fagans National Museum of History (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Visit Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A woman in headphones looking out in a garden at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff
St Fagans National Museum of History

Explore seven Victorian and Edwardian arcades tucked among the biggest brand names of Cardiff’s high street.

Find out more about Cardiff’s Arcades (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Location: Cardiff, Wales

People walking between shops in an arcade, lit up from inside
Cardiff Arcades

Make a splash at this Olympic standard, family-friendly white-water rafting centre in Cardiff Bay.

Take the plunge at CIWW (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Tom Martin/WALES NEWS SERVICE

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Canoeists at White-Water Rafting Centre, Cardiff Bay
Cardiff International White Water

Pause for a moment at this tranquil wildlife sanctuary, a haven for birds and marine life.

Visit Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitWales/Crown Copyright 2023

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A woman looking out across Cardiff's harbour
Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve

This three-day feast includes farmers’ markets, cooking demos, street food and Welsh delicacies galore.

Discover Cardiff Food and Drink Festival (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Visit Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A group of men eating food at a table at the International Food and Drink Festival in Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Food and Drink Festival

It’s jam-packed with Welsh art, curios and natural history – and hosts festivals and workshops too.

Visit the National Museum Cardiff (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown Copyright/Visit Wales

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Man and woman viewing artwork in a museum
National Museum Cardiff

Though it has 2,000 years of history to discover, Cardiff Castle is also bang up to date – hosting festivals and events galore.

Plan your visit to Cardiff Castle (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: VisitBritain/Alex Major

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Man standing on a path in front of a castle
Cardiff Castle

Beyond the restaurants and nightlife, explore Cardiff Bay’s colourful history and secret local hotspots.

Take a Cardiff Bay Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Visit Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A group of people exploring the harbour of Cardiff at sunset
Cardiff Bay Walking Tour

Calling all sports lovers! Head to the ‘home of Welsh rugby’ to watch sporting spectacles, live concerts and more.

Catch a match at Principality Stadium (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Crown Copyright/Visit Wales/Tom Martin/WNS

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales
Principality Stadium

Enjoy Cardiff’s best bites on this walking tour, and learn all about Welsh culture along the way.

Join a Loving Welsh Food tour (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: Loving Welsh Food

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A group of people eating and drinking at an outside table at Cosmo, Cardiff
Loving Welsh Food Tour

Step into the future of broadcasting at BBC’s newest and most advanced studios.

Get behind the scenes at BBC Cardiff (opens in a new tab)

Photo by: BBC Tours

Location: Cardiff, Wales

An inside view of the BBC Studios in Cardiff
BBC Tours – Central Square, Cardiff

More things to do along the Tour de France route in Wales

  • Vintage Land Rover Tours, Newtown 

    Experience the ups and downs of the rolling Welsh countryside from the driving seat of a retro Land Rover with Vintage Land Rover Tours. Choose from half- and whole-day adventures that really are off the beaten track, with spectacular views of the Elan Valley to boot.  

  • Gregynog Hall, Newtown

    Explore the colourful gardens of the 750-acre Gregynog Hall estate and make time for tea at the Courtyard Cafe. Gregynog was the former home of art collectors Gwendoline and Margaret Davies, and their creative legacy shines brightly today: come for painting classes and music performances. 

  • Llandrindod Wells 

    Make Llandrindod Wells, brimming with Victorian charm, your base to explore mid Wales. Voted the happiest place to live in Wales for three years running, ‘Llandod’ (as the locals call it) is sure to make you smile. Enjoy independent shopping, great museums and blissful parks. 

  • National Cycle Museum, Llandrindod Wells 

    Take a journey through cycling history at the fascinating National Cycle Museum, home to more than 260 bikes of all shapes and sizes. From the birth of cycling in the 19th century to the latest carbon-fibre designs, the museum has it covered. You can even buy bike parts in its gift shop.  

  • Radnorshire Museum, Llandrindod Wells

    From fine art to fossils, the Radnorshire Museum’s collection offers a peek into the region’s past. In 2026, it was even named among Britain’s top nine museums by national newspaper The Times. Look out for the medieval log boat, discovered in the River Ithon near Llandrindod Wells in 1929. 

  • Builth Wells 

    Known as Llanfair-ym-Muallt in Welsh, Builth Wells takes centre stage every July for the prestigious Royal Welsh Show. At this agricultural extravaganza you’ll enjoy livestock competitions, action-packed displays and enough Welsh food and drink to keep you full for days. Elsewhere in the town, get your culture fix at the Wyeside Arts Centre, or make Builth your base for exploring the dramatic dams of the Elan Valley.  

  • Royal Welsh Show, Builth Wells

    Join this epic celebration of Welsh rural life, the Royal Welsh Show – plus entertainment from the Shetland Pony Grand National and dancing diggers. Watch the best Welsh livestock battle it out for the top prizes, taste your way through the Welsh food and drink stalls, and be spellbound by the main ring displays. You can also watch the experts at work doing sheep-shearing and sheepdog trials.  

  • Cors y Llyn National Nature Reserve, Builth Wells

    Explore Cors y Llyn at your own pace, with its splendid wildflower meadow and dwarf pine forest. The meadow is home to more than 100 flowering plant species, including heath-spotted orchids and sneezewort (yes, really!). Come in summer to see the wildflowers in full bloom, and don’t forget those binoculars for your chance to spot a hobby or redstart.  

  • Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil

    Get to know Merthyr Tydfil’s story at this former ironmaster’s residence and explore its 65-hectare park too. The remarkable Grade I-listed Cyfartha Castle houses a museum and art gallery where you can see the world’s first steam whistle as part of its 18,000-strong collection. Enjoy accessible woodland walks in its park, or let little ones cool off in the splash pad.  

  • Rhondda Heritage Park, Rhondda

    Don your helmet and join retired miners to dig into south Wales’ coal industry on a fascinating underground tour at the Rhondda Heritage Park. You’ll see the Trefor and Bertie Engine Houses plus the original lamp room, and there’s even a virtual ride on the last dram of coal to the surface to enjoy. Refuel at Caffe Bracchi where you can sample the local favourite, Welsh rarebit.  

See Cardiff from the saddle

See Cardiff from the saddle

If the Tour de France has given you a taste for two wheels, the Cardiff Bay Trail has got you covered. Explore the city’s trendy waterfront, with its cafes, bars and restaurants, and look out for landmarks like the Norwegian Church and the Wales Millennium Centre. The 6.2-mile (10km) path leads to sea-breezy Penarth – don’t miss a stroll along its Victorian pier for views across the Bristol Channel.   

Photo by: William Nilly/Photodisc/Getty Images

Location: Cardiff, Wales

A boat heading out of a calm marina and bay on a clear day

Follow Stage 3 of the Tour de France Grand Départ 2027

Although the Tour de France has graced our lands in the past, the 114th Grand Départ takes on a special significance as it passes through all three of our great nations: Scotland, England and Wales. Did you know it’ll stretch a total of 391 miles (630km), from Edinburgh to Cardiff? Expect terrain as varied as our accents, plenty of epic backdrops, and your own adventures along the way.  

Stage 3 of the 2027 Tour de France will take place on Sunday 4 July 2027 in Wales. It’s the final day of the British Grand Départ, following stages in Scotland and northern England, and the Tour de France’s first time in Wales. The 193-mile (223km) route begins in the market town of Welshpool in Powys, mid Wales, before heading south through Newtown, Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells (Llanfair-ym-Muallt). The first of the route’s eight categorised climbs is the Côte d’Epynt, at the 53-mile (85.5km) mark.  

The peloton will reach the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park, passing through lively Brecon and tackling the Côte de Bannau Brycheiniog. Then it’s into Rhondda Cynon Taf, and the steep challenge of the Côte de Rhigos at 90 miles (145.5km). Riders will speed through former mining towns like Treorchy and Ferndale before reaching Aberdare, the ‘Queen of the Hills’, at 108 miles (174km).  

Heading south, the Tour navigates Caerphilly and competitors face the final challenge of the Côte de Caerffili just seven miles (12km) from the finish line. Cardiff marks both the end of Stage 3 and the Tour de France’s trilogy of British stages.  

Discover the Tour de France Grand Départ Stage 3 destinations

Explore more of Britain

  • Whether you’re saddling up to explore southern Scotland like the pros or taking things at a more relaxed pace, there’s plenty to see and do along the Tour de France 2027 route.

    Photo by: Ian Linton Photography/Go Tweed Valley

    Location: Scottish Borders, Scotland

    Tweed Valley Railway Path
  • Discover things to do along England's Tour De France Grand Départ 2027 route with activities in Liverpool, Lake District, Lancaster and more.

    Photo by: Keswick Mountain Festival/Paul Mitchell

    Location: Keswick, England

    Two cyclists ride on a scenic trail beside a lake, surrounded by green hills and distant mountains under a blue sky.
  • Whether you’re cruising clifftops, or winding your way round lakes, discover spectacular cycling routes round Britain.

    Photo by: Getty Images/Peter Cade

    Location: Torpoint, England

    Family on bicycles looking across a field towards the horizon in the summer
  • Embrace these bike-friendly experiences and pedal your way around Britain’s cities, towns and more.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Storyman

    Location: Birmingham, England

    A couple cycling down a ramp parallel with a canal
  • Pump up the adrenaline for thrilling sporting spectacles in Britain this year.

    Photo by: birchallimagery

    Location: Aintree, England

    A horse race at The Grand National
  • Take a seat for Britain's unmissable sports season, from football to cricket, horse racing and Formula 1.

    Photo by: Royal Ascot Racecourse

    Location: Ascot, England

    Big group of spectators watching race. Racehorses galloping

Tour de France Grand Départ Stage 3 2027 FAQs

  • The Tour de France reaches Wales and Cardiff on 4 July 2027, as part of Stage 3 of the British Grand Depart. The Tour will begin in mid Wales, before traversing the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park and the south Wales valleys, and finishing in the Welsh capital, Cardiff.  

  • Powys is in mid Wales. It is bordered by Gwynedd, Denbighshire and Wrexham to the north; the English counties of Shropshire and Herefordshire to its east; Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Neath Port Talbot to the south; and Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion to the west. It is Wales’ largest and most sparsely populated county. 

  • If you’re following the Tour de France around Britain in 2027, you’ll want to know how to get between the England and Wales stages. You can take the train from Liverpool to Cardiff in around three hours and 15 minutes, changing at Crewe. By car, the journey is around three hours and 45 minutes. 

  • If you want to watch the beginning and the end of the Tour de France Grand Depart 2027, you’ll want to know how to get between Edinburgh and Cardiff. On weekdays, there is a daily direct CrossCountry train, taking seven hours, but if you change trains at Crewe you may get there in around six hours. By car, the journey is roughly seven hours and 30 minutes.  

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Discover more experiences in Wales with VisitWales

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