A classic cycle tour. You stay two nights at the
ExplorerÕs House on the River Teme and two nights at The Castle Hotel in
BishopÕs Castle. Easy cycle rides along the valleys of the Teme, Redlake
& Clun. A relaxing way to explore the borders & special places
like BishopÕs Castle, Montgomery, the Stiperstones and Hopton Castle.
Easy cycling with some hills on the third day. Total 56
miles/90km plus a choice of day rides. Opportunities for longer rides each
day.
Day 1. Petchfield Farm to Milebrook. 14 miles/22km.
Cycle to Milebrook following the River Teme on an idyllic lane. Visit a
roman village for lunch; stop for tea, books, and to admire the grand yew
hedges of Brampton Bryan or just picnic by the river & we guarantee you
will see kingfishers.
Day 2. Explore the River Teme and the Welsh borders.
Choice of routes 12-34 miles (19-55km). As you cycle upstream, the idyllic
lanes lead you past ruined castles, ancient churches, OffaÕs Dyke and
remote inns. The routes take you to unspoilt border towns like Knighton,
Presteigne or Llangunllo. The market town of Knighton has an excellent
ÒOffaÕs Dyke Visitor CentreÓ and you can even follow the picturesque Heart
of Wales railway into the heart of the welsh hills. Or head for one of the
great inns in the valley for a leisurely lunch.
Day 3. Milebrook to Bishops Castle. 22 miles (35km).
Cycle via Clun, along one of our favourite routes, following the Rivers
Teme and Redlake, gradually leading you up through the hills. Clun is a
great place for lunch - either in one of the pubs - or picnic in the castle
grounds. After lunch follow the River Unk, to the Kerry Ridgeway.
Fabulous views across Wales to Cader Idris on the Welsh Coast. Then
freewheel downhill into the border market town of Bishops Castle. Here you
stay for two nights at The Castle Hotel,built in 1719 by Lord Carnavon on
the site of the Bishop of HerefordÕs original castle.
Day 4. Explore from BishopÕs Castle. Choice of routes
10-26 miles (16-42km). BishopÕs Castle is home to many special festivals
during the year- including the unique Tandem Triathlon. There are great
cycle rides to the Georgian town of Montgomery, the atmospheric
Stiperstones and exploring the River Onny.
Day 5. Bishops Castle to Petchfield Farm. 20miles/
32km. An easy cycling day, pass by Clive of India's former home with its
grand Arboretum, Hopton Castle and a 1930Õs traditional tearoom. Lunch at a
riverside inn, or a unique Òparlour pubÓ– unchanged for a 100 years.
Finishing any time in the afternoon, back at Petchfield Farm.
© Wheely wonderful cycling
