Best Road Cycling Routes in Wales

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 (Lôn Las Cymru) — 250 miles from Holyhead to Cardiff, the Welsh national cycle route.
• Brecon Beacons — Classic road climbs through stunning upland scenery.
• Snowdonia — 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.

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