 
You can contact Broadway House on Tel. 01588 620770 • Fax 01588 620059 • E-mail |
| CYCLING | |
Listed below are some of the opportunities for cycling in mid Wales and Shropshire.Mid Wales is one of the most beautiful and least densely populated areas of the UK, with few people there are fewer vehicles with the consequence that there is very little traffic on the network of lanes that cover the area. It is, however, one of the most hilly regions in the country! This means spectacular views across the lovely countryside but little by way of easy cycling. The few flat exceptions to this are Lake Vyrnwy, the section of Lon Las Cymru (the Welsh National Route) along the gated back road from Llangurig south to Rhyayder, the traffic free trails alongside the Elan Valley Reservoirs and the Mawddach Trail on the course of the old railway along the estuary from Dolgellau to Barmouth. This are is also blessed with one of the most extensive networks of Bridleways in the whole of the UK, so if you are a keen mountain biker there are a whole range of legal tracks and trails waiting to be explored. The Welsh National Route, Lon Las Cymru, crosses the heart of Mid Wales. The more popular eastern option passes through Dolgellau, Machynlleth, Llanidloes, Rhyader and Builth Wells. The tougher off-road western option uses long sections of forestry tracks on the way from Machynlleth to Devils Bridge and Llanwrttyd Wells. Knighton and Presteigne
Route 1 - Knighton, Teme Valley to Llanfair Waterdine and Knucklas - 9 miles A chance to base yourself on Offa's Dyke and soak up the ancient history of the Welsh Borders. Knighton is on the Radnor Ring, an 84 mile route along quiet lanes, which is part of the National Cycle Network. more... Rhayader
Route 1 - Elan Valley Trail - 18 miles return trip A chance to meander along the edges of the reservoirs of the Elan Valley and along the banks of the rivers Wye and Severn. more... Brecon
Route 1 - Brynich Lock and Brecon Canal - Some of the richest and most varied cycling in Wales in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. more... Lake Vyrnwy A 12 mile circuit of lake Vyrnwy to the southwest of Bala is one of the few flat, circular rides in the area along quiet roads. - 12 miles Dolgellau Barmouth to Dolgellau railway path along the Mawddach Estuary. One of the most spectacular estuaries in the country with wonderful open views north to wooded hills rising 1000ft up from the water's edge. Visit the National Cycle Collection, Llandrindod Wells
A highly imaginative exhibition creatively installed in the historic landmark Automobile Palace building in the spa town of Llandrindod Wells. There are over 250 cycles on display dating back to 1818 with a Boneshaker, Hobby Horse and a dozen Penny Farthings through to the most modern cycles of today plus videos showing the history of cycling. |
|
| © Broadway House 2006 | |
|
Broadway, Churchstoke, Powys SY15 6DU Tel. 01588 620770 • Fax 01588 620059 • E-mail |