Day 1. Petchfield Farm to Presteigne
Cycle on idyllic country lanes and cross the River Lugg to cycle into Wales. Presteigne is home to the unique Judges Lodging Museum & to many arts events including a classical music festival in August. Total 18 miles (29 km)
Day 2. Prestigne to Hay on Wye
Cycle through the picturesque half-timbered villages of North Herefordshire, visit a cider farm, the New Inn (only 600 years old) and local gardens. Finish the day, by crossing the toll bridge to Hay on Wye. Dominated by its castle – Hay is internationally known as a book town with 30 book shops selling over a million books. Total 23 miles (37 km)
Day 3. Hay on Wye to Rhayader
Following the spectacular River Wye upstream, on an old railway line. Don't forget to stop at the old station for coffee, lunch at the spa town of Builth Wells (Home to the Royal Welsh Show every July). Then keep the River Wye as your guide, through meadows & moorland A short off road section and crossing a tiny suspension bridge over the River Elan, makes this section an adventure. Total 38 miles (61 km)
Day 4. Rhayader
Rhayader is home to the Elan Valley dams & lakes. Cycle to the lakes on the fantastic new cycle path & sculpture trail for a picnic with great views. Visit the Red Kite feeding station at Gigrin Farm to watch these spectacular birds. Total 10 - 26 miles (16 - 41 km).
Day 5. Rhayader to Knighton and Bucknell
A challenging day with two hills. The ride today takes you through the magical valley of Abbeycwmhir – with its ruined Cistercian abbey & grand Victorian house to visit. Over the Black Hill & Offa’s Dyke on old sheep drovers routes, to look back and (down) on your cycle ride. Finish the day with a 15 mile/24km downhill ride past the border town of Knighton. Staying overnight in Bucknell. Total 37 miles (59 km)
Day 6. Bucknell to Petchfield Farm
A gentle ride down the River Teme. Visit Brampton Bryan, take a short detour to Hopton Castle. Lunch at a riverside pub in a roman village. Finishing any time in the afternoon, back at Petchfield Farm. Total 10 - 15 miles (16 - 24 km)