Description
Book SynopsisGuidebook to cycling Lon Las Cymru, a 255 mile (410km) route from Cardiff, or 242 mile (390km) from Chepstow to Holyhead, showcasing Wales's beautiful rural heartland. Divided into 5 stages, the route (which follows quiet roads and traffic-free paths) is described south to north from both Cardiff and Chepstow. Accompanying route description for each stage is 1:100,000 mapping and elevation profiles, giving a clear indication of course. Suggested summary schedules from both start destinations are included, detailing possible 4 to 7 day cycle options. Also included is handy practical information about transport to and from the route, accommodation en route, baggage transfer options and preparing your bike. Passing through the Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park, and over the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains, the route is as scenic as it is rewarding making it a ride to remember.
Table of ContentsMap key Route summary table Overview map Ride planner from Cardiff Ride planner from Chepstow Suggested schedule summary from Cardiff Suggested schedule summary from Chepstow Introduction Why Lôn Las Cymru? How tough is it? Which direction to ride? Selecting a schedule Getting there First and last nights When to ride Accommodation Baggage transfer What to take Preparing your bike Eating Phones and Wi-Fi Emergencies Waymarking Maps Using this guide Lôn Las Cymru Stage 1 Cardiff to Glasbury Stage 1a Chepstow to Glasbury Stage 2 Glasbury to Llanidloes Stage 3 Llanidloes to Dolgellau Stage 4 Dolgellau to Caernarfon Stage 5 Caernarfon to Holyhead Appendix A Cycle shops Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D What to take Appendix E Welsh words and pronunciation Appendix F Selected additional reading
