From the Severn Sea to the Isle of Anglesey, this route leads you through the heart of Wales, past dramatic castles and the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia. It is a challenging route with fantastic scenery and some strenuous sections.
Details of the Welsh National Cycle Route (Lon Las Cymru)
Time Duration: 1 week and longer, 10 days (or 8 days with no rest days)
Distance: The route is 250 miles and passes through three mountain ranges
Ride Level: Every type of cycling from easy to difficult
The Welsh National Cycle Route is one of the most challenging routes in the United Kingdom. It shows you the very best of the Welsh countryside: fabulous castles, beaches, and two national parks. The views are extraordinary out of this world.
25 to 46 miles are covered per day, adding up to a gruelling 250 miles – with some tough climbs on the route, including three mountain ranges. Anyone who has done any cycle touring before knows that this often brings the biggest rewards on a tour. Apart from the hills, there are many easy sections as well as off road terrain and paths going alongside rivers.
The tours are customizable and flexible on your schedule and level of experience. The cost per person based on double occupancy is £973 for 10 days or 9 nights and £821 for 8 days or 7 nights – which includes luggage delivery, emergency backup service, as well as accommodations, equipment, transfer to Chepstow and from Anglesey, route guides and maps, information package and more.
Sights, Highlights and Attractions Along the Way
Cultural highlights of this trip are major castles everywhere – Harlech, Caernarfon, Criccieth & Beaumaris and many others. Highlights of the area’s industrial heritage are also part of the tour: Rheilffordd Ffestiniog Railway, the Centre for Alternative Energy. Finally, at the heart of the countryside, you’ll see and experience small Welsh market towns, historic farmsteads, forests & moorland, as well as grand churches.
For an extended itinerary and more info, please visit: www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk