Venues

Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER, Tel: 01874 623366, Email

Start National Park Visitor Centre GR977 262

Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER, Tel: 01874 623366, Email

Starting from Brecon Beacons National Park Centre the Yellow is an easy tour over open ground, suitable for beginners and families. O/S Ref: GR977 262 Explorer OL12 & Explorer OL13

Cycle Route: Visitor Centre Route 8km

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01239 613230, Email, www.visitcardigan.com

Cilgerran & Llechryd Cycle Route: Cardigan - Teifi Marshes - Cilgerran - Llechryd Start/Finish: Cardigan Tourist Information Centre Distance: 10miles Time allowance: 1 - 2hrs

Cycle Route: Cardigan - Teifi Marshes - Cilgerran - Llechryd

Powys, UK, Tel: 01597 826605, www.rhayader.co.uk

Along the north shore of the Claerwen Reservoir (west of Rhayader).There are several traffic-free routes in the area.

Powys, NP8 1AA, Tel: 01874 623366, Email, www.visitcrickhowell.co.uk

The historic town of Crickhowell lies on the River Usk on the southern edge of the Black Mountains in the Eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Cycle Route: Crickhowell Loop Route 16km

Powys, NP8 1AA, Tel: 01874 623366, Email, www.visitcrickhowell.co.uk

Mynydd Du Forest Route 36km

Cycle Route: Mynydd Du Forest Route 36km

Gwynedd, UK, Tel: 01341 280787, www.barmouth-wales.co.uk

With the development of Trans Wales cycle routes, Barmouth has become an ideal centre for a cycling based holiday. The dramatic beauty of North & Mid Wales offers a vast array of cycling opportunities for all types of cyclists.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01239 613230, Email

Flight of the Butterfly Cycle Route: Cardigan - Gwbert - Mwnt - Cardigan Start/Finish: Cardigan Tourist Information Centre Distance: 14miles Time allowance: 1.5 - 2.5hrs

Cycle Route: Cardigan - Gwbert - Mwnt - Cardigan

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01545 570602, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/area/cardigan-bay.aspx

Green Seas and Honey Bees Cycle Route: New Quay - Cwmtydu - Llangrannog - Llwyndafydd - Pontgarreg - New Quay Start/Finish: New Quay Tourist Information Centre Distance: 30miles Time allowance: 4 - 6hrs

Cycle Route: New Quay - Cwmtydu - Llangrannog - Llwyndafydd - Pontgarreg - New Quay

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01545 570602, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

Discovering Llanerchaeron Cycle Route: Aberaeron - Llanerchaeron - Aberaeron Start/Finish: Aberaeron Tourist Information Centre Distance: 10miles Time allowance: 1 - 2hrs

Cycle Route: Aberaeron - Llanerchaeron - Aberaeron

Powys, UK, Tel: 01874 623366, Email, www.talgarthcentre.org.uk

Start Talgarth Car Park GR 154 338 Llangorse and Bwlch Route 39km /24m

Cycle Route: Llangorse and Bwlch Route 39km

Powys, UK, Tel: 01597 826605, www.rhayader.co.uk

Although this is not strictly a traffic free route, this minor gated road running down the Wye Valley carries next to no traffic as the main A470 runs parallel, on the other side of the valley, all the way from Llangurig to Rhayader.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, Tel: 01341 422888, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

The Mawddach Trail is flat and totally traffic free, making for a superb 18 mile return trip. The route follows the course of the old railway line from Dolgellau to Barmouth with picnic areas, viewpoints and little nature reserves.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01545 570602, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/area/cardigan-bay.aspx

Poet and Potter Cycle Route: New Quay - Cei Bach - Llanina - Llanarth - Aberaeron Start/Finish: New Quay Tourist Information Centre Distance: 10miles Time allowance: 1 - 2hrs

Cycle Route: New Quay - Cei Bach - Llanina - Llanarth - Aberaeron

Powys, UK, Tel: 01597 826605, www.rhayader.co.uk

A circular 84 mile route following quiet country lanes, and crossing some of Mid-Wales' most spectacular scenery. For those with mountain-bike skills, there are exciting off-road alternatives.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01239 613230, Email

Ring of Fire Cycle Route: Cardigan - Castell Pridd - Tresaith - Aberporth - Cardigan Start/Finish: Cardigan Tourist Information Centre Distance: 23miles Time allowance: 3.5 - 4.5hrs

Cycle Route: Cardigan - Castell Pridd - Tresaith - Aberporth - Cardigan

Powys, UK, Tel: 01591 610666, Email, www.llanwrtyd.com

THE IRFON VIEW ROAD RIDE Distance 14km (8.7m) TimE 1 - 2 hrs

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01970 612125, Email, tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/pdf/Rheidolcycle1.pdf

Starting at the harbour in Aberystwyth, this 17 mile (27 km) trail leads you through the Rheidol Valley to Devil's Bridge, mainly along quiet back roads and dedicated cycle routes. Signposted from Aberystwyth Harbour.

Cycle Route: Aberysywyth to Devils Bridge

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01545 570602, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

The Secret Garden Cycle Route: Aberaeron - Ciliau Aeron - Cilcennin - Cross Inn - Pennant/back to Aberaeron Start/Finish: Aberaeron Tourist Information Centre Distance: 20miles Time allowance: 3 - 4hrs

Cycle Route: The Secret Garden

Powys, UK, Tel: 01591 610666, Email, www.llanwrtyd.com

THREE RIVERS ROAD RIDE Distance 30.5 (19m) Time 1.5 - 3hrs

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01545 570602, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/aberaeron.htm

Two Ports of Call Cycle Route: Aberaeron - New Quay/New Quay Aberaeron Start/Finish: Aberaeron or New Quay Tourist Information Centre Distance: 14miles Time allowance: 1 - 2hrs This route can be ridden in either direction.

Cycle Route: Aberaeron / New Quay

Ystrad Meurig - Tregaron, UK, Tel: 01970 612125, Email, tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/ystwythtrail2.htm

The Ystwyth Trail is a 32.1km/20M cycle route and footpath linking Aberystwyth and Tregaron. Part of the trail follows the track of the old Great Western railway line. Start: Aberystwyth SN584812 Finish: Tregaron SN679597

Cycle Route: Ystwyth Trail