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Bike rides in Wales

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The national cycle network stretches its arms over Wales and makes it accessible for everyone exploring the country by bike. Although Wales is smaller in size compared to the other countries of the UK, there are countless miles of cycling routes, which lead along the coast, through the national parks and to lovely little villages. Almost every route leads to historic sites like ancient castles which make the perfect backdrop for active breaks full of pedalling action.

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The 10 Most Beautiful bike rides in Wales

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30F: Dyfi Forest from Aberllefenni

recommended route Difficulty moderate

33.9 km

4:00 h

848 m

834 m

30F: Dolgellau to Machynlleth Exploration of Dyfi Forest. Mostly on good forest roads although the bridle way out of Llwydiarth has now been damaged by trail-bikes and it is probably better to find a detour

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30E: Llyn Efyrnwy

recommended route Difficulty easy

19.2 km

1:45 h

78 m

77 m

30E: Bala to Welshpool Easy little ride around Llyn Efyrnwy. Great views and three bird hides to visit.

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31C: Ystrad Meurig and Tregaron

recommended route Difficulty easy

25.9 km

1:50 h

209 m

31C: South-West Wales Circuit of Cors Caron National Nature Reserve consisting of three raised bogs - areas of deep peat that have built up over the last 12000 years surrounded by a complex and unique mix of habitats - reedbeds, wet grasslands, woodland and rivers, streams and ponds.

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Treharris-Torpantau Circular Cycle 75K

Difficulty moderate

74.5 km

7:02 h

606 m

605 m

This is a great circular cycle following the Taff Trail from Treharris to Pontsticill Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons.

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Aust-Symons Yat-Trellech Circular Cycle 76K

Difficulty moderate

75.6 km

5:36 h

789 m

This is a great scenic route around the Wye Valley area

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Preseli Stones Trail

Difficulty moderate

18 km

1:14 h

153 m

159 m

A scenic route along the foothills of the Preseli Mountains. Prehistoric remains abound including standing stones, a stone circle and sites of ancient battles

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Chepstow-Monmouth-Usk Circular Cycle 74K

Difficulty moderate

74.2 km

5:47 h

849 m

This is a 74K scenic circular road cycle route around Chepstow, Tintern, Monmouth, Raglan and Usk areas.

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Cwm Llinau - Aberangell - Cemmaes Circular

Difficulty moderate

9.4 km

0:45 h

54 m

38 m

A scenic circular route that unfortuntely requires some time on the busy A470 so powerful rear flashing lights and high viz clothing are advised. Off the main road this is a quiet rambling narrow country road.

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