Bike rides in Carmarthenshire

Cycle across the Brecon Beacons National Park using our new touring route, running from Llandeilo in the West to Abergavenny in the East.

Road loop 4.6k ft of climbing - ignore Outdooractive's figures!!

Fforestfach to LlanelliRoute By:

Savour the attractions along the glorious Millennium Coastal Park and beyond, from rare wildlife to beautiful woodland tracksDistance 26 miles (42 km) Type Easy Time 5-6 hoursWords by Matt Davies and photograph by Brian Robert Marshall

This ride from Llandovery is relatively easy for this area, with two gentle climbs, the first of which follows the scenic valley of the River Tywi for some 8 miles. Outlying sheep farms surrounded by well-maintained hedgerows alternate with forestry plantations along the route. The road through Talley can be relatively busy but it has the advantage of taking you past a good pub at Talley (which also does teas) and the ruins of the abbey. Not least it avoids a 700ft (215m) climb.

The estuary Of the River Teif is followed north out of Cardigan with fine views out to sea. A steep climb leads up to Ferwig. There are occasional glimpses of the sea from this road before it turns south. A short climb takes you up and over back into the Teifi valley at Llechryd. The best of the ride starts here as it follows the charming wooded valley of the Afon Cych for 7 miles to the pub at Cwmcych. The second major climb of the ride leads to the top of Rhos-y-llyn with some magnificent views in all directions.

On road route following roughly the disused Cardi Bach Railway Line From Whitland to Cardigan

Cycle ride from Brynamman over mountain road and back

Heart of Wales - minor roads generally following the rail route

Heart of Wales - Route aiming at minor roads and following rail line general topographical strategy. However this version detours to take in LLanbister and Montgomery.