Black Mountains Triangle 3-Day Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Ancient abbeys, delightful churches and Britain’s best book town – this scenic tour of the Black Mountains allows you to see plenty even if your time is limited. The circular tour is a great way to explore the eastern fringes of the Brecon Beacons.
£260 per person based on two people sharing
Overview of Black Mountains Triangle Holiday
Ancient abbeys, delightful churches and Britain’s best book town – this picturesque tour of the Black Mountains enables you to see plenty even if your time is limited to one weekend. The circular tour is a fantastic way to explore the eastern fringes of the Brecon Beacons. There is one taxing climb, but daily mileages are low to give you plenty of time for sightseeing, shopping and sampling the local food.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Hay -on - Wye
Day 2: Hay- on- Wye to Crickhowell, 25 miles (40 km)
The tour starts from Hay- on- Wye, world-famous for its book shops and literary festival, with a steep climb to reach the mesmerising Gospel Pass. Enter the peaceful Honddu Valley, where sheep greatly outnumber people, and visit the beautiful chapel at Capel-y-Ffin, the quirky church at Cwmyoy with its leaning spire and the 12th century remains of Llanthony Priory. Once the seat of Augustinian monks, and the site of several violent battles, this is now a relaxing place to stop for a picnic. Then it's down to the Usk Valley to finish in Crickhowell.
Day 3: Crickhowell to Brecon, 25 miles (40 km)
Visit Crickhowell’s castle before setting off for today’s gentler ride to Brecon. Following the Usk Valley, the day offers views of the terrific Black Mountains without any strenuous climbing. The 14th century court and castle at Tretower and Brecon’s historic buildings provide plenty of interest.
Day 4: Brecon to Hay- on -Wye, 25 miles (40 km)
The final day brings you back to Hay on Wye via quiet lanes and quaint villages. Another chance to rummage through the bookshelves below the Elizabethan castle, enjoy some delicious pub cuisine and buy some local produce to take home with you.
Tour summary:
Duration: 3 days biking
Distance: 75 miles (120 km)
Grading: Moderate
Contact operator for sole traveller/single occupancy rates.
Meals
Cooked breakfast included. Packed lunches and evening meals can be arranged at additional cost.
Options
Add an extra night at any stage of the tour, prices from 40 Pound Sterling (GBP) per person per night.
What price includes
- Accommodation in cyclist-friendly B&Bs, Inns & small hotels
- Bike hire - hybrid or touring bikes available
- Cycle equipment inc. helmet, repair kit and water bottle
- Luggage transfer each day
- Customised Ordnance Survey maps & written directions
- Transfer from/to nearest rail or bus station at start/finish
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
Hay on Wye B&B or Abergavenny Railway Station
Abergavenny
Transfer to meeting point:
Operator collects guests from station
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
Hay on Wye
Abergavenny
Transfer to finish point:
Operator drops guests off at station
