How long is the tour?

The trip runs approximately 13 hours from the scheduled departure time.

Where does the tour meet?

The advertised first stop is Dolgellau Eldon Square; other pick-up options along the route may be available when booking.

Is drinking included in the price?

No — purchases at pubs are paid for individually by participants.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

There is one wheelchair space available and it must be pre-booked—contact the operator in advance.

What is the minimum age to join?

Participants must be 18 or older to join this tour.

What is included with the booking?

The tour includes luxury coach travel with a guaranteed seat; other services such as drinks and meals are not included unless specified.

Wetherspoons Tour Coach Number 2: North Wales & Shropshire Ale and Architecture Day Trip

On a full-day Wetherspoons Tour, you board a luxury coach in Dolgellau Eldon Square and set out across North Wales and the Shropshire border. The route threads past seaside terraces, slate roofs and rolling uplands, pausing at Wetherspoon pubs housed in converted cinemas, grand terraces and town-centre landmarks where the chain's floral carpets are a cheerful constant. This Spoons Safari is aimed at travelers who appreciate straightforward comfort, good beer and local stories more than boutique frills. The tour meets in Machynlleth, Wales, with the advertised first stop at Dolgellau Eldon Square but flexible pick-up options available across the route. Between coastal estuaries and the folded flanks of the Cambrian hills, the scenery alternates between wind-swept promenades and sheltering valley towns. You'll pass birthplaces linked to war poets and memorials of local history, and small museums tucked into former cinemas where tiles and plasterwork recall social life of the early twentieth century. The outing runs roughly 13 hours, requires participants to be at least 18, and includes luxury coach travel with a guaranteed seat; there is one wheelchair space available by pre-booking. This combination of affordable, guided transportation and visits to pubs occupying civic buildings makes the tour a practical way to sample local architecture and ale without driving. For beer lovers it’s a curated sampler of regional brewing and taproom culture; for history buffs it stitches together civic pride, seaside leisure and industrial-era town planning. In practice expect long stretches on the coach punctuated by 20–60 minute pub and photo stops; comfortable shoes and a light waterproof are the sensible choices. Arrive hungry, bring ID, and embrace unhurried discovery across county lines—this is touring at the speed of conversation and local pint. Stops vary by date but typically include a seaside terrace where Victorian rail and hotel facades face the water, a market town pub in a former cinema with original projection boxes, and a converted railway-side hall serving regional ales. Each stop gives 30–45 minutes for a drink and stretch; guides point out architectural features and local anecdotes that are otherwise easy to miss when driving yourself. This trip works well as a social day out: groups of friends, couples, and solo travelers who like company on the road. It's not designed for heavy walking or intense hiking; instead it offers a moving map of vernacular architecture and coastal scenery framed by convivial pub stops. Because pick-up options are available across the route, you can join in from towns such as Dolgellau, or request other stops when booking. Check accessibility needs in advance and reserve the wheelchair space if required. Book early to guarantee your seat and enjoy a full day of local ale and architectural discovery together.