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Cycling Holiday in the United Kingdom

This tranquil route follows peaceful country lanes to discover Carmarthenshire's beautiful Tywi and Cothi River Valleys. This is a relatively mellow route which follows meandering river valleys. You can expect the road ahead to undulate at times, with the occasional short steep uphill section, but the lay of the land is generally kind. A comprehensive package. You’ll get a bike, all the equipment you need, a GPS route, accommodation, as well as a pre trip video chat to check you’re on track and a full kit demo and briefing on arrival.

Key information

  • Trip type: Self-guided
  • Lodging: Point to point
  • Terrain: 92% Tarmac and 8% Gravel
  • Starts in: Llandovery
  • Ends in: Llandovery
  • Total Distance: 58 miles / 93 kms
  • Type of bike: Gravel bike from Temple Cycles

Highlights

  • Bike
  • Bike packing bags
  • Route, preloaded onto a GPS device
  • Bespoke guide book
  • Bike setup and kit demonstration
  • Backup service
  • Explore Carmarthenshire's beautiful river valleys
  • 1 night accommodation in B&B or camping

2 days with instruction
Group size: 2-8 participants
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Accommodation

Embrace the elements or a temporary pause from nature. Camping or B&B, the choice is yours.

Select which option you would prefer on the booking enquiry form.

B&B

Varying from a traditional B&B, guesthouse, hotel or country pub. Sometimes the route dictates the accommodation, but often located in a small town or village, always with bike friendly owners, a hearty breakfast provided and within walking distance of a good pub.

They will confirm the exact B&B style and room types before confirming your booking.

Note that you will not share the room with a stranger as all Roam trips are for private groups. So guests are with whoever they book with.

Camping

Expect no frills and rustic, but friendly campsites with the essentials you’d expect. Toilets, hot showers, firepits and always within walking distance from a good pub.

They provide 2 or 3 person tents, let them know what combination works for your group. You will not share the tent with a stranger as all Roam trips are for private groups. Guests are with whoever they book with.

Program

Start / Finish Location and Timings:

Start

You will meet you at the start point in Llandovery at 10:00. The exact start point location and timings will be sent out closer to the time of your trip.

You should arrive in the clothes you’ll ride in and with your kit packed in the dry bag they posted to you.

Bike set up and kit briefing will take about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the group size.

Finish

You can expect to be back at the start point in Llandovery by 15:00 on Day 2.

If travelling by train, allow at least 2 hours in which to hand back the bike, kit and get to the train station.

Difficulty Rating

The routes are designed to blend the rewards of physical challenge, with space to discover the unexpected and time to appreciate the journey. The distances are modest and should allow for you to take your time, follow the more scenic route and experience the places between the places. It’s as much about the lazy lunch, taking in the view or finding a spot for a wild swim as it is about knocking out the miles.

This route is graded moderate, based on someone with a good level or cardiovascular fitness.

This is their easiest route and is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. The route is gently undulating, with occasional short steep sections. You can expect to spend 3 to 5 hours in the saddle each day.

Preparation

If you’re not a regular cyclist, get your body bike trip ready by commuting to work, or do some spin classes. It all helps.

Itinerary:

Day 1: The Tywi Valley

  • Distance: 28 miles / 45.1 kms
  • Elevation: 600 m / 1969 ft
  • Riding time: 4 - 5 hours

They will meet you in the bustling market town of Llandovery where they will sort you out with your bikes and all the kit you need and set you off. The day starts with a short crisp climb out of town, onto your first section of gravel through Llwynywormwood. From there, the quiet country lanes rise and fall as the lush Tywi Valley opens up as you descend into Llandeilo.

A spot of lunch and on through the Dinefwr Castle Estate and a hike-a-bike section through a field before hitting tarmac again to reach the River Cothi which you follow to Brechfa.

Day 2: The Cothi Valley

  • Distance: 29 miles / 46.7 km
  • Elevation: 485 m / 1591 ft
  • Riding time: 4 hours

Today you follow the picturesque Cothi Valley for most of the day. It’s a gentle rolling start along the valley to Abergorlech before the road ahead rises and falls to the village of Llansawel.

Following quiet lanes, through open meadows, the valley widens as you gently make your way to the Dolaucothi Gold Mines. From here, the picturesqueness cranks up a notch and you often feel as if you have the valley to yourself before you swing back to Llandovery. A quick stop at the Towy bridge Inn before the final roll to the finish.

Type of bikes provided

You are provided with a gravel bike from Temple Cycles, donned with great components. They’re a dream to ride, fast on the road and comfortable on the unpaved sections.

Location

Wales

This cycling holiday will take place in Wales.

You will be arriving to and departing from Llandovery.

Food

Food and drink are at your own expense. They can recommend their favourite pubs and cafes, but it’s entirely up to you where and when you eat.

Breakfast

  • B&B - Breakfast is included
  • Camping - The rural locations of their campsites means there isn’t always a cafe close by for breakfast, so to make sure you have something in your belly before you set off, they provide Firepot porridge pouches which you simply add hot water to cook, along with tea and coffee making facilities

Lunch

Lunches can be sourced enroute, packed lunch or cafe stops.

Dinner

You’ll always be within walking distance, or a short cycle, from a good pub. Sometimes, there is only one pub for miles around, so they can book you a table in advance to avoid disappointment.

Things to do (optional)

Arriving the night before

If you’re travelling far, why not take the pressure off and stay overnight in Llandovery.

What's included

  • Bike
  • Bike packing bags
  • Route, preloaded onto a GPS device
  • Bespoke guide book
  • Bike setup and kit demonstration
  • Pre trip group video call
  • Backup service
  • Helmet and gloves
  • First aid kit
  • Bike lock
  • Water bottle
  • Tool kit
  • Pre-paid campsite fee (camping option)
  • 2 or 3-person tent (camping option)
  • Rollmat and inflatable pillow (camping option)
  • Sleeping bag (camping option)
  • Head-torch (camping option)
  • Gas stove (camping option)
  • Firepot breakfast pouch (camping option)
  • Tea, coffee, mug, and spoon (camping option)
  • Breakfast (B&B option)
  • 1 night accommodation in B&B or Camping

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Airport transfers
  • Food and drinks
  • Insurance

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Arrival by car

If you plan on driving to the start point, feel free to contact them for advice on where to park and leave your vehicle for the duration of your trip.

All vehicles will be left at your own risk.

Arrival by airplane

Book your flight to arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL).

From there it is possible to get a train to Llandovery via Swansea.

Arrival by train

There are trains to Llandovery. Connections with Swansea if coming from the south and east, or Shrewsbury from the north.

The start point will be within walking distance from Llandovery train station.

You can leave any stuff you don’t need for your trip with Roam, like clothes to travel home in.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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