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Radnor Ring Detour Here another two climbs before the route descends to Gladestry where you will spend the night. Day 2 Gladestry to Knighton (20 miles) An easier day as the route heads into England, following the River Arrow to Kington, with the bulk of Hergest Ridge to the north. Hergest Croft Gardens are worthy of a short Radnor Ring detour here. A fairly level ride along a minor road brings 3-day Self-Guided Cycling Holiday you to Presteigne, then it's due north along the border, with a climb to tackle before you dip back down into Wales Discover the rolling green landscapes of the old county of at Knighton. Radnor on this 3-day ride through Mid Wales. The Radnor Known in Welsh Ring tour begins in the friendly town of Rhayader, then as Tref-y- traces a loop through Newbridge, Llandrindod Wells, Clawdd, the Presteigne and Knighton. Sticking to small roads and tracks, “town on the the route offers tranquil cycling - often there's nothing but dyke” is the a Red Kite wheeling overhead to disturb you. There are th starting point plenty of opportunities for diversions – from 13 century for Glyndwr's churches to a Red Kite feeding site, a spa treatment centre Way and the and excellent pubs! Though daily distances are fairly low, mid-way point this route is hilly so a reasonable level of fitness is on Offa's Dyke Path. An Iron Age hillfort overlooks the town, which nestles with its black-and-white timbered houses in the picturesque Teme Valley. Day 3 Knighton to Rhayader (30 miles) The Heart of Wales railway accompanies you for the first ten miles today, as you ride west from Knighton passing the impressive viaduct at Knucklas. Built in 1863, it has 13 recommended. The Radnor Ring includes some optional graceful arches and stands 69 feet above the valley floor. off-road sections – ideal if you fancy mixing mix tarmac The ruins of “The Abbey of the Long Valley” at Abbey-cwm- with some cross-country mountain biking. Hir are not to be missed. The little village is today a quiet Day 1 and prettily unassuming place, Rhayader to Gladestry (34 miles) but the Cistercian monastery Heading south from Rhayader, which stood here in the 13th the route follows the River Elan century at the time rivalled to its confluence with River Wye, the greatest religious then meanders on down the architecture in Britain. A valley to Newbridge-on-Wye. couple of steep climbs are This ancient settlement was a encountered on the final five crossing place and the site of a miles to journey's end at weekly market since the year Rhayader, back in the Elan 1292. Here you leave the Wye Valley. and head north-east to Llandrindod Wells, a Victorian Spa town and now home to The National Cycle Collection. Also worth of a visit is the Heritage Exhibition on the Llandrindod Spa. If your limbs are already aching, you can even try the therapies available at the Complementary Health Centre next door. The route now climbs, following small lanes and passing the inaccurately named “Shaky Bridge” which you can cross for th a diversion to ruined Cefnllys Castle and a 13 century church. Soon after the hamlet of Hundred House, come Tour summary Duration 3 days Distance 84 miles (135 km) Grading Moderate Price £260 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room. Contact us for sole traveller/single occupancy rates. Meals Cooked breakfast included. Packed lunches & evening meals can be arranged on your behalf if required. Options Add an extra night at any stage of the tour, prices from £40pp per night. Bike Hire Bike hire is included in the tour price. For tandem bikes, please add £10pp 10% discount if you bring your own bike. Remember, this itinerary is just the starting point. Please contact us if you have any special requirements and we will be happy to tailor the tour to suit you. .
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