Wales End to End

Cycling

A 5 night 4 day road cycling trip covering approx. 220 miles, starting in Chepstow then passing through Brecon, Llanidloes and Barmouth before reaching Holyhead. While not as well known or anywhere near as long as Lands  End to John o’Groats, this trip is one of the best ways to achieve the same kind of challenge in less time. Wherever possible we utilise country lanes and national cycle network paths, trying to avoid main roads. We ride at a pace that is well within the reach of a fit and competent cyclist.

Highlights:

• A unique achievement: Wales end to end isn’t a route on everyone’s bucket list, so why not be unique?!
• A different culture and language: cycle through communities where Welsh is the predominant language and the red dragon flag flies.
• Varied landscapes: sea, coast, mountains, forests, islands – this tour has a bit of everything.
• Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch: try and pronounce it if you dare!
• The Wye Valley, and the river winding lazily down through it.
• Snowdonia National Park: all of a sudden the mountains get bigger and more dramatic!

More Information

The support van will be available to help with the day to day running of the tour and towards the end of each day transporting your luggage to your accommodation. Wherever possible during the course of each day we stop the van in a safe place and offer hot drinks and snacks. We can arrange to get your bike shipped home at the end of the tour for a small extra fee.

Accommodation

Your accommodation throughout the tour will be a mix of hotels and bed & breakfasts, chosen with your comfort and convenience in mind. As much of the route passes through less touristy parts of Wales, some properties will have character and charm reflecting the local area, and standards may vary. However, our priority is always to ensure you have a good night’s sleep and secure storage for your bike, so you can rest well and be ready for the next day’s ride.

Single accommodation is available for a supplement of £295.

Meals

The hotels will provide breakfast whilst the support team will provide a pack-up lunch, this will depend on what is available on the day and could include a mix of fresh sandwiches, pasties or easy grab and bites sourced from local bakeries. If weather doesn’t permit outdoors we will get into cafes for quick lunch.

​You will need to purchase your own evening meals, which are usually eaten communally although of course you are free to opt out if you wish.

We will carry emergency energy gels and bars in the support van but you are advised to bring along your own preferred sports nutrition to fuel your ride. There will be water refills, fruits bars etc provided to keep you hydrated.

In the Tour Plan, (B, L, D) refers to meals included in the trip cost i.e. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Bike Transfers

We will happily transport your bike to Chepstow and back from Holyhead at no extra charge. If you drop your bike off at our Sheffield office up to a day before departure we will carefully pack it in the support van, drive it to the start and then return it to Sheffield ready for you to collect.

If that isn’t convenient then depending where you live we may be able to collect your bike on our journey from Sheffield to Chepstow.

If arriving by car you can bring your bikes and leave your car in Chepstow. We can offer an optional transfer to return to Chepstow and can deliver the bikes back to Chepstow on the last day.

Please get in touch with us to discuss arrangements, any other arrangements will be for an agreed fee.

While we will take all reasonable care while handling your bikes, using padded covers and making sure they are securely stored, we are not liable for any loss or damage during transportation and storage. We recommend you have appropriate insurance.

Tour Plan

The Wales End to End route is flexible and should be seen as a guide only. Local conditions, weather or fitness could lead to changes in our daily plans. All times and distances are approximate.