Discover two new cycle routes in Mid Wales running from the coast to the border
Congratulations to Mrs Stapleton from Shropshire! Enjoy your cycling break!
Lôn Cambria
Lôn Cambria crosses the heart of Mid Wales between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury. The 113 mile (182 km) cycle route is a journey along country lanes, river valleys, trails and mountain roads with panoramic views of the Welsh countryside.
The route offers something for everyone, from the bustle of the Victorian seaside resort of Aberystwyth, through the peace and tranquillity of the Cambrian mountains before crossing the border and descending into the picturesque historic border town of Shrewsbury.
If you want to make the most of your trip then there are also plenty of places to stop along the way – from the impressive Powis Castle near Welshpool to the Glass Workshop in Rhayader.
Highlights include Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, Elan Valley Reservoirs and Visitor Centre, Grigin Farm Kite Feeding Centre, Welshpool Museum and Shrewbsury Castle.
Lôn Teifi
Lôn Teifi runs between Aberystwyth and Fishguard, part of National Route 82 of the National Cycle Network. The 98 mile (158km) cycle route follows country lanes and minor roads along the valley of the River Teifi, through the rural towns of Tregaron, Lampeter, Newcastle Emlyn and Cardigan before reaching Fishguard on the West Wales coast.
The route follows the gentle gradients of the river valley where possible but at times deviates away where there are a few steep climbs.
Highlights along the route include Cors Caron National Nature Reserve, Cenarth Falls and Coracle Museum, St Dogmaels Abbey, Cilgerran Castle and Castell Henllys.
The Lôn Cambria and Lôn Teifi maps are available from the Sustrans shop, call 0845 113 00 65 or visit www.sustransshop.co.uk
