I personally find Cardiff a bit depressing, I'd not spend too much time there and just go for the tr

The trial is in Cardiff, Wales and we plan on catching the last two days of it. Cardiff seems like a great place, beaches, castles, pubs. We found what looks to be a very laid-back B B that looks great. We're covered for about three-four days.
However, we would like to also see a few sights. international travel agencies Tentatively, we will probably have, not counting travel days, 4 more days of sightseeing. Our plan right now is to arrive in Edinburgh or Glasgow, international travel agencies rent a car and drive down the west side of the UK towards Wales, seeing what we'd can on a a relatively modest budget. Both of us are laid back and will be happy seeing 1-2 sites a day and then going to the pub.
So far, the Lake District looks like it might be convenient and gorgeous. Greyfriar's Cemetery in Edinburgh, whichever castles are also convenient (seems like you can close your eyes and pick, almost.) also appeal to us. We both will be happy with pub fare and beer and don't need much in the way of guided tours unless there's something really awesome we shouldn't miss. I am a bit of an English history and literature nerd - the only thing I'm not interested in over there is current royalty or the Victorians. Otherwise, I have always been fascinated by The Tudors international travel agencies (before the TV show of course and very early history international travel agencies - when the Romans occupied and before. I do believe we may end up a quick day in London depending on our flight plans.
By the Greyfriars Cemetery, I assume you mean the place where the owner is buried? The dog I think is at the front of the place. It is nice and there is a fine tavern as well- Greyfriars Bobby Inn I think it is called. I have a menu from the place. I asked a staff member if I could buy one and he donated it for me buying him a pint.
The Lake District is very beautiful. However the roads tend toward the narrow, twisty and very very steep. It may take you longer international travel agencies to get where you're going than you expect. I gather that this is true of many UK roads from a US perspective of course, but the roads of the Lake District strike us natives like that. See Wrynose Pass .
By the Greyfriars international travel agencies Cemetery, I assume you mean the place where the owner is buried? The dog I think is at the front of the place. It is nice and there is a fine tavern as well- Greyfriars Bobby Inn I think it is called. I have a menu from the place. I asked a staff member if I could buy one and he donated it for me buying him a pint.
Another international travel agencies option worth considering is driving down the East Coast from Edinburgh. Perhaps taking in Holy Island, international travel agencies Bamburgh, Newcastle, Durham. Then passing over the Pennines on the A66 and hitting the lakes from that direction.
I think we plan on driving a couple of hours per day, stay at a new place every night until we get to Cardiff. international travel agencies I did suspect the roads into the Lake District might be a little bit daunting. We aren't committed to it but to see a slice of them would be nice. Thank you very much Meurglys for the invitation, which we may take you up on and Turek for the images .
Please be aware that although it doesn't look it, compared to America, the distances between places in the UK are deceptive, it can take a lot longer than you might think to go from A to B. From memory of doing a similar trip; Edinburgh/Glasgow to Cardiff would take a full day to drive (or as near as).
Just wanted to toss another idea into the mix. You could easily spend four days just in Edinburgh, and you can get a one way flight with flyBe direct from Edinburgh to Cardiff for �40 each. You would miss out on the Lake District and sights in between, but you would also not have the hassle of driving - or the considerable expense of car hire and fuel.
In the Lake District, it's easy enough to get to some very nice areas without braving any of the real 'interesting' roads. There is one advantage to the tiny ones though, if you're used to driving on the other side of the road- you don't need to remember which side to be on, just drive down the middle 'cos they're only one car wide
Chester is definitely worth a look if you're interested in history- though quite a bit is recreated, international travel agencies there's a lot of original Roman sites around- some easier to find than others. If you do go that way, I'd suggest driving from Chester through Wales would be a much nicer option than going back to the motorway then down via Birmingham- it really is easy to get stuck in traffic by Birmingham for hours, it's sort of the country's bottleneck, and there's nothing interesting to see for most of the trip; just grassy banks.
Spend some time in Edinburgh, it is gorgeous. A tour not to miss is a look around international travel agencies the underground city. When the city expanded inside its own walls, they started building underground. Many buildings go down to several underground floors, vaulted and scary. Eventually a whole underground city was built, prostitutes and pickpockets international travel agencies galore, with underground streets running between buildings. It's really interesting international travel agencies to see, and plenty of pubs as well In September you'll international travel agencies just miss the crowds of the Ed Fringe.
On the way down, you might want to stop off at a nice whisky distillery? There are many interesting historical places, often very beautiful, with tours (I know, sorry, you don't really want tours) and tastings. There's Islay, an island with very interesting historical distilleries. It's a little out of the way though.
I have to second the Lake District, beautiful place and very friendly B Bs. You'll get used to the driving, just make sure to ask for an automatic transmission (even if you're used to a stick, shifting with your left hand is really different IMHO).
In the North West you might want to look into the history of the cotton industry. There are some really international travel agencies good books and some museums. I know you said you didn't like the Victorians, but it's still historically very interesting to see effects of the cotton mills, the industrial revolution etc. And then there are always pubs...
Wales can be lovely, or it can be really international travel agencies bleak (the towns). The countryside is beautiful, international travel agencies and there are plenty of castles to see. If you head out into the countryside there you'll be likely to find some real-life sheepdog work.
I personally find Cardiff international travel agencies a bit depressing, I'd not spend too much time there and just go for the trials. If you're a Whovian: it's filmed on the outskirts of Cardiff in a place called Penarth. A pretty place, you might even run into a shoot.
Wales can be lovely, or it can be really bleak (the towns). The countryside is beautiful, and there are plenty of castles to see. If you head out into the countryside there you'll be likely to find some real-life sheepdog international travel agencies work.
I personally find Cardiff a bit depressing, I'd not spend too much time there and just go for the trials. If you're international travel agencies a Whovian: it's filmed on the outskirts international travel agencies of Cardiff in a place called Penarth. A pretty place, you might even run into a shoot.
Edinburgh is likely going to win over Glasgow and I forgot about the underground international travel agencies tunnels and we would be down for that. We are going to be seeing the ultimate sheepdog work (ISDS International Sheepdog trial) so we aren't worried about getting real life work in- it doesn't get any better than that. The trial is held in the Vale of Glamorgan international travel agencies which seems like it will have at least a day or two worth of non-sheepdog touristy things.
international travel agencies And by Whovian...do you mean Dr. Who? I've watched international travel agencies a few episodes and liked it but haven't gotten very much into it. I don't think we will be spending very much time in Cardiff itself, it's just the closest major city for reference.
If the plan is to spend a few days in Edinburgh, I'd suggest that you don't bother with your rental car until you're actually ready to set off on your drive. A car isn't necessary in the city, and actually could be a nuisance. international travel agencies Unlike the shambles that is the Glasgow/west of Scotland bus system, the one in Edinburgh is pretty decent.
The nearest distillery to where you're likely to be is this one , 15 miles east of Edinburgh. If you don't have a hire car it's quite awkward to get to - it's a couple of miles south of Pencaitland (where a bus would take you) along minor country roads... international travel agencies But Edinburgh does have The Scotch Whisky Experience right beside the Castle! And also various specialist whisky shops.
First, don't hire a car in Edinburgh. Hire a car from the airport and get a bus back out there to pick it up if necessary. Edinburgh is no place to find a parking space and is covered in roadworks currently (our great tram debacle continues).
Edinburgh is indeed international travel agencies a fantastic city - second most popular after London for tourists now. If you must go to the castle book in advance and for the opening as it is always heaving. Personally I wouldn't international travel agencies waste time at Greyfriers Graveyard - it's just a graveyard. Okay the dog story is cute but some vandals chopped his head of and the dumb CEC put it back on the wrong way round (so now he looks away from the graveyard which rather spoils the story). Doh!
Holyrood Palace is also only so-so. If you like history and palaces I would go Dunfermline Abbey or Falkland Palace or Linlithgow Palace - all early and nicely ruined. Use the car to see any of them - all within 45 mins of Edinburgh airport.
Art is great in Edinburgh international travel agencies - the Portrait Gallery, National Gallery or Scottish Royal Academy are all worth a shout. The newly reopened National international travel agencies Museum of Scotland is also fab (and opposite Greyfriers if you must).
If you drop me a line nearer the time I am happy to buy you guys a drink - the pubs are great too. If you like old fashioned pubs then Sandy Bells is good (lots of open folk music session on) and very near the Greyfriers/Museum area. The Bow Bar is also well regarded as are the Guildford Arms (just off Princes St opposite the train station) and the Cafe Royal. If we make a session of it I could sign you into the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (members club in Queens St) for a wee dram to scratch that itch too.
If you don't want to drive for too long then I would recommend first stop somewhere down in the Borders. Mot