Essential Applications for Visiting and Travelling Across Wales

For being such a small country, parts of Wales can still seem very remote. Its towns and villages are scattered in the countryside, while its windswept coast can make you feel a million miles from civilisation.

Luckily, there are a few apps that any traveller in the country can use to keep everything close to hand. We pick out the most useful below.  

Wales Coast Explorer 

The Wales Coast Explorer app is a must for anyone who wants to navigate this beautiful expanse that looks out over the Irish Sea, St George’s Channel and the Bristol Channel. Each section of the coastline is logged, from estuaries to clifftops, beaches to oceans.  

What is most appealing is that the app is a point at which you can learn, take part in research and gamify your experiences. You can record wildlife while learning interesting facts about the animals you encounter. Guidelines on marine codes of conduct can be found there, and you can even report sightings of invasive species. It is not just wildlife that is included, either. For the history buffs, you can get information about coastal archaeology and the history of the landmarks you encounter.  

Wales Online 

Wales Online is the app of one of the primary news and media sites for Wales. It will keep you informed on everything from politics to local sports. However, it is the directory section that comes in handy for those travelling the country. Here, you can get access to their ‘In Your Area’ directory, which can locate you anything from taxi services to Indian restaurants in a flash.  

 You can also use the apps of companies and organisations to find their closest offices, venues and services. For example, Buzz Bingo has a native bingo app that not only lets you play, but can also help you locate your nearest club. As well as providing access to online games and casino titles such as slots, it will also locate the closest hall to you. This usually just means allowing the app to know your location. Those who download it can also benefit from a welcome bonus.

Another multifunction app, though far less exciting, is the PayByPhone parking app. Not only can you pay for parking places, but it has an extensive GPS map section. This can help you navigate cities, country routes and find the best spots to park up for the day. 

TrC/TfW 

This is the Transport for Wales app, or Cymru, depending on the language you want to use it with. This app is vital, as it allows you to check rail times and buy tickets from the palm of your hand. With most of Wales being quite rural, it is not always possible to rely on bus services and rail is the definite way to get about quicker and in comfort.  

Like any transport, booking in advance will let you get cheaper tickets. This may not always be possible, so having the app to check times and dates is essential. You can also find out about railcards and offers here, which could save you some money.  

With these apps, you shouldn’t need much else for travelling across Wales. They will help you discover the coast, countryside and any service you need to do so on the way. Download them and enjoy your visit to this amazing country.