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62 Touring BRITAIN AND IRELAND<br />
O Day<br />
From: Ludlow Operated by: Wheely Wonderful Cycling Tours<br />
Duration: 6 days/5 nights Departures: Daily (except<br />
20 Dec 12-11 Jan 13)<br />
Day 1: Ludlow - Knighton<br />
Arrive at Petchfield Farm where you will be supplied with bike<br />
equipment, a map and guides. Cycle to Knighton following<br />
the River Teme along an idyllic lane. Visit a Roman village for<br />
lunch. Stay overnight in Knighton. Overnight: The Fleece House<br />
O Back-Roads<br />
River Wye<br />
Rivers, Lakes and Mountain<br />
Cycling Tour, Wales<br />
Red Dragon Wales<br />
Brecon Beacons<br />
From: London Operated by: Back-Roads Touring<br />
Duration: 6 days/5 nights Departures: Wednesdays<br />
Day 1: London - Brecon Beacons<br />
Travel to Wales via the River Severn. Enjoy a panoramic tour of<br />
the capital, Cardiff, and of the recently reclaimed Cardiff Bay and<br />
Docks area. Tonight bask in local hospitality at Brecon Beacons.<br />
Overnight: Brecon Beacons (D)<br />
Day 2: Brecon Beacons<br />
Go from the lowest to the highest, from the depths of the Big Pit<br />
to the highest road in the country. As no vehicle larger than a<br />
Touring in Britain<br />
and Ireland<br />
2: Knighton - Rhayader<br />
Cycle to Rhayader on the official Radnor Ring route through the<br />
Teme Valley and the Heart of Wales railway, and over Coxhead Bank<br />
common to the River Ithon and the Abbeycwmhir.<br />
Overnight: The Brynafon Country Hotel<br />
Day 3: Rhayader<br />
A day at leisure. Visit the Elan Valley lakes and Visitor Centre by<br />
following a wonderful new cycle route around the lakes. Or visit The<br />
Red Kite Centre at Gigrin farm giving you an opportunity to see Red<br />
Kites. Overnight: The Brynafon Country Hotel<br />
Day 4: Rhayader - Presteigne<br />
Follow the River Wye south to Newbridge then over the hills to the<br />
spa town of Llandrindod Wells and through the hills to Glascwm and<br />
Knighton to Presteigne (75km). The route takes you deep into the<br />
Welsh hill country through winding lanes with magnificent views.<br />
Overnight: The Radnorshire Arms Hotel<br />
Day 5: Presteigne<br />
Explore the black and white villages of Herefordshire at your own<br />
pace. Overnight: The Radnorshire Arms Hotel<br />
coach can navigate the country roads in this region, we<br />
relish a true ‘Back-Roads Experience’. Overnight: Brecon Beacons (B)<br />
Day 3: Brecon Beacons - Conway<br />
Journey through Brecon itself and along the Abergwesyn Pass<br />
from Llanwrtyd Wells to Tregaron. Catch the first glimpse of the<br />
mountains as we visit Ty Mawr Wybrnant, a traditional stone-built<br />
farmhouse in the beautiful Conwy Valley. Overnight: Conway (B, D)<br />
Day 4: Conway<br />
Today’s venture through Snowdonia National Park takes you<br />
through rugged landscape and tales from history. Continue with<br />
a spellbinding climb to the summit of the Great Worm (Orme to<br />
the locals) to admire the stunning views over the Irish Sea and<br />
Snowdonia. Overnight: Conway (B)<br />
Day 5: Conway - Shrewsbury<br />
Depart Snowdonia and drive over the Llanberris Pass, then<br />
southward to the spectacular lake at Bala before arriving at Powis<br />
Castle. From here it is but a short hop over the border to England and<br />
to the market town and birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury.<br />
Overnight: Shrewsbury (B, D)<br />
Day 6: Shrewsbury - Stratford-Upon-Avon<br />
Explore the town and visit one of the houses associated with<br />
Shakespeare’s time. Continue through the English countryside past<br />
Make the most of your trip to Britain and Ireland by<br />
booking a tour. It takes the worry out of having to organise<br />
it all yourself and ensures that you see the most important<br />
points of interest and the best that each region has to offer.<br />
You will have peace of mind knowing that an experienced<br />
guide rich in local knowledge and expertise will make<br />
the most out of your time. So with almost everything<br />
organised for you, enjoy the highlights of your chosen<br />
adventure destination.<br />
Day 6: Presteigne - Ludlow<br />
Return to Petchfield via the water meadows of the River Arrow,<br />
cycling through picturesque half-timbered villages.<br />
Our View :<br />
Cycle through food-lovers’ countryside, including<br />
Knighton, Rhayader and Presteigne, and scenic<br />
rides through the Teme Valley, Randor Ring<br />
route and Elan Valley.<br />
Price Includes<br />
• <strong>Accommodation</strong> on a bed and breakfast basis<br />
• Hire of quality bikes and equipment<br />
• Luggage transportation<br />
• Special route guides and maps<br />
• Comprehensive holiday information pack on arrival<br />
• Full emergency back-up service<br />
• Parking and luggage storage at Petchfield Farm<br />
$1154 *<br />
PRICE<br />
FROM<br />
Our View :<br />
per person based on 2 adults travelling<br />
1 Apr 12-31 Dec 12<br />
villages that inspired Roald Dahl and locations from British films<br />
and television shows. Tour concludes in London. (B)<br />
Travel through landscapes of rolling hills, towering<br />
peaks and plummeting waterfalls together<br />
with medieval castles and groundbreaking<br />
modern architecture.<br />
Price Includes<br />
• 5 nights in charming & distinctive accommodation<br />
• Driver/guide companion<br />
• All mini-coach transportation<br />
• Full English/Welsh breakfast daily<br />
• Evening meals x 3<br />
• Entrance fees to selected attractions<br />
$1980 *<br />
PRICE<br />
FROM<br />
per person based on 2 adults travelling<br />
1 Apr 12-31 Oct 12<br />
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