Cycling Lôn Las Cymru

Guidebook to cycling Lôn Las Cymru, a 255 mile (410km) route from Cardiff, or 242 mile (390km) from Chepstow to Holyhead, showcasing Wales’s beautiful rural heartland. 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. Divided into 5 stages, the route (which follows quiet roads and traffic-free paths) is described 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. As well as taking in some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in the British Isles, Wales’s preeminent cycle route passes by an impressive array of interesting historic sites, as well as pretty villages and interesting towns, making it a ride to remember.

A guidebook to cycling the 410km (255 mile) Lon Las Cymru cycle route from either Cardiff or Chepstow to Holyhead. This long-distance cycle through the heart of Wales is suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists and can be cycled in 5 days.

• Presented as a 5-day itinerary with daily stages between 61-112km (38-70 miles) in length. Alternate itineraries are also provided
• Route passes through the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, Cambrian Mountains and Snowdonia National Park
• Route is described south to north but a summary description is also provided for those wanting to cycle in the opposite direction
• Suitable to be cycled April through October
• 1:200,000 maps and profiles are included for each stage
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information about accommodation, refreshments and facilities along the route