Wales punches above its weight for road cycling. Compact geography means you can ride from gentle coastal paths to serious mountain climbs in the same day.

Top Welsh Cycling Routes

  • Lon Las Cymru (LΓ΄n Las Cymru) β€” 250 miles from Holyhead to Cardiff, the Welsh national cycle route.
  • Brecon Beacons β€” Classic road climbs through stunning upland scenery.
  • Snowdonia β€” The Llanberis Pass and Pen y Pass are must-do climbs for any serious cyclist.

Best Bases

Builth Wells, Abergavenny and Dolgellau make excellent bases for exploring multiple routes. All have good cycle-friendly accommodation and easy access to key routes.