Mid Wales

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Mid Wales Bicycle Tours

Introduction

The principality of Wales occupies the central western part of the island of Britain. Wales is surrounded on the north south and west by the ocean, and is bordered by England on the east. The Welsh, like the Irish and Scots, trace their ancestry back to the Celts rather than to the Anglo Saxons of England. Wales has a great wealth of history, tradition and legend. Welsh heritage is steeped in song, music, poetry and legend and the country is rich in romantic medieval castles.

Much of Wales is rugged, sparsely populated and very beautiful - perfect for bicycle touring. The Iron Donkey routes explore Powys (Mid-Wales), the Wye Valley and the Vale of Usk. These regions provide all the bicycle tour prerequisites in abundance – fabulous scenery, great routes on well surfaced roads with minimal traffic, plenty of excellent accommodation choices, welcoming and friendly people, and a surfeit of history and tradition.

Our Wales routes are definitely not for novices. The terrain ranges from moderate to challenging and to fully appreciate the country on a bicycle tour, you need to enjoy hills and the challenges that they bring.

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Map of the Region

You may find it helpful to view and print off a copy of the regional map and cross reference with the description.