Lon Las Cymru Cycling Holiday in Mid Wales
Week (6 days - 5 nights) Grade - Easy/Moderate
We are delighted to be able to offer a cycling holiday along the best part of the Welsh National Cycle route (Lon Las Cymru) in Mid-Wales. This six-day tour takes you through the Black and White Villages from Presteigne to Hay on Wye, then up the Wye Valley through Builth Wells to the Elan Valley and Red Kite country. Final night in Teme Valley. Easy to moderate cycling with one difficult day-of 37 miles and two hills. Total 126 to 146 miles.

Availability: April to October. Best days to start Wednesday to Sunday. Check our events calendar for special events during your cycling holiday.

Lon Las Cymru Mid Wales - 6 Days

£670.00

Six day cycle tour with five nights b&b accommodation

Quality bikes and equipment

Luggage transportation

Special route guides and maps

Comprehensive holiday information pack

Full emergency back up service

Safe parking at Petchfield Farm

Price 2019	Guest House	Hotel/ Inn
Per person	£670	£760
Single room	£35 p/n	£40 p/n
E-bike	£90	£90
Extra night	£65	£75

Based on two adults sharing a room and luggage transfers.

Child prices and solo travellers. Own bike reduction £60pp.

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. Presteigne 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 - 20 miles (16 - 32 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)

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