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Cycling Lon Las Cymru

250 miles through the heart of Wales on traffic-free paths and quiet roa
  • ISBN-13: 9781852849870
  • Publisher: CICERONE
    Imprint: CICERONE
  • By Richard Barrett
  • Price: AUD $31.99
  • Stock: 4 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 13/12/2018
  • Format: Paperback (172.00mm X 116.00mm) 128 pages Weight: 140g
  • Categories: Cycling [WSQ]Wales [1DBKW]
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Guidebook 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. 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.
Map 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 Lon 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 Lon 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
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