Cycling Lon Las Cymru : 250 miles through the heart of Wales on traffic-free paths and quiet roads

Cycle the length of Wales on Lôn Las Cymru—a 255-mile journey from Cardiff or the historic border town of Chepstow to the ferry port of Holyhead on the Isle of Anglesey. Translating loosely as Wales' Green Lane, this spectacular route follows quiet lanes, traffic-free paths, and former railway lines through the lush heart of Wales, passing through the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, Cambrian Mountains, and Snowdonia National Park. Suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists, this guidebook breaks the full route into 5 stages of 38–70 miles, with flexible schedules allowing you to complete the journey in anywhere from 4 to 7 days to suit your fitness and available time. Route descriptions are provided from both Cardiff and Chepstow, with guidance on riding in either direction. Along the way, discover the Wye Valley and Vale of Ewyas, the remote Cambrian Mountains, spectacular mountain scenery, the walled town of Caernarfon, and the Menai Strait. Navigate with confidence using 1:200,000 maps and gradient profiles for each stage, plus downloadable GPX files for the full route. Comprehensive practical advice covers preparation, what to pack, baggage transfer options, accommodation, eating, and cycle shops along the way, with a full accommodation appendix for every stage. From the valleys of South Wales to the shores of Anglesey, Lôn Las Cymru is the essential Welsh cycling adventure.