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The Tour de France comes to Mid Wales on Sunday 4 July 2027, when stage three of the men's race starts in Welshpool and heads south through Powys, by way of the Newtown area, Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells and Brecon, to finish in Cardiff. The detailed route is still to be confirmed. This is a three-day plan for race weekend in and around Welshpool: your own ride on the Saturday, the race start on the Sunday and a steam train on the Monday.
Get your own miles in the day before. The Welshpool and Berriew cycle route is a 24-mile loop on quiet lanes, partly on National Cycle Route 81, with a few short, steep climbs near Hendomen, Powis Castle and Berriew. Allow about three hours. For something flatter, the towpath of the Montgomery Canal runs through the middle of Welshpool. In the afternoon, visit Powis Castle and Garden on the edge of town, with its terraced gardens and views over the Severn valley.
Welshpool will be busy from early morning, with team buses, the riders signing on and the ceremonial start. Pick a spot in town to see the riders roll out, or head a few miles down the route for a quieter roadside. The publicity caravan usually passes an hour or two before the riders. Road closures and viewing areas will be announced by the organisers nearer the time, so check before you travel. Once the race has gone, have lunch at Tastes of Wales, a tearoom that uses Welsh produce.
Finish with a trip on the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, a narrow gauge steam line that climbs eight miles through the Banwy valley from Raven Square in Welshpool to Llanfair Caereinion, with some of the steepest gradients of any railway in Britain.
Book early, as rooms in and around Welshpool will fill months ahead of race weekend. The Royal Oak Hotel is a historic coaching inn in the centre of town, and Westwood Park Hotel is a traditional pub with rooms. Montgomery, Newtown and Llanfair Caereinion are all within half an hour. See our guide to where to stay for the Tour de France 2027.
Stage three of the men’s Tour de France, the world’s largest annual sporting event, will start in Welshpool on Sunday, July 4 and finish in Cardiff.
Welshpool is nestled in the heart of the picturesque in north Powys / Severn Valley. Explore Powis Castle, take a scenic walk along the Montgomery Canal, or browse the independent shops and traditional markets for local treasures. Discover the area's rich heritage at the Welshpool and Llanfair…
Welshpool/Y Trallwng railway station is on the Cambrian Line from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth.
A picturesque cycle ride which follows part of Route 81 on country lanes between Leighton and Berriew.
23.7 Miles (38.1km) 3 hours - Elevation Total Ascent: 549M
Cared for by the National Trust since 1952, Powis Castle & Gardens includes a world-famous garden, a 13th-century castle, the Clive Museum, and a historic collection.
A narrow gauge train trip in up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.
Part of the award-winning Coaching Inn Group, The Royal Oak is a historic Hotel that is within easy walking distance of the National Trust Castle, Powis Castle, the leisure centre, Welshpool / Llanfair Light Railway and the restored canal and canal museum.
A traditional pub and bed and breakfast situated in Welshpool. Comfortable rooms. delicious breakfast, free Wifi, great location. Perfect for leisure and business stays.
Tastes of Wales is a licensed tearoom celebrating Welsh food and drink, with locally sourced produce from Welsh suppliers. Enjoy a simple brunch, light lunch, cakes and bakes, or pre-book an afternoon tea, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available on request.
The Montgomery Canal in the Mid Wales Marches is a haven for wildlife and tranquility with many Sites of Special Scientific Interest along the way.
| From | To | Distance * (metric) |
|---|---|---|
| Y Trallwng | Welshpool (52.66036,-3.14638) | Welshpool Railway Station (52.65738,-3.13982) | 0.5 |
| Welshpool Railway Station (52.65738,-3.13982) | Welshpool and Berriew (Cycle Route) (52.56225,-3.14807) | 9.55 |
| Welshpool and Berriew (Cycle Route) (52.56225,-3.14807) | Powis Castle and Garden (52.65056,-3.15882) | 8.87 |
| Powis Castle and Garden (52.65056,-3.15882) | Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (52.6524,-3.32126) | 9.88 |
| Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (52.6524,-3.32126) | Royal Oak Hotel (52.65967,-3.14723) | 10.6 |
| Royal Oak Hotel (52.65967,-3.14723) | Westwood Park Hotel (52.66058,-3.1443) | 0.2 |
| Westwood Park Hotel (52.66058,-3.1443) | Tastes of Wales (52.66006,-3.14679) | 0.16 |
| Tastes of Wales (52.66006,-3.14679) | Montgomery Canal (52.65841,-3.14551) | 0.18 |
| Total Distance * | 39.93 miles | |
| Estimated Journey Time | 1.29 hours | |
* Approximate distance by road
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