Mid Wales Itinerary
This Mid Wales Itinerary outlines a 200-mile cycle tour from Aberystwyth across Mid Wales and back to home to Stockport which Andy S, Neil, Sarah and I will be cycling in summer 2021.
Mid Wales is described as the green heart of Wales. This is the least-known part of Wales, and it’s here that you’ll find Welsh culture at its most natural, folded into the contours of the land as it has been for centuries.
We’ll start from the seaside resort of Aberystwyth, then along the way take in the coastal towns of Tywyn, Barmouth and Porthmadog. There will also be the traditional market towns of Machynlleth and Dolgellau, the eerie lakes of Trawsfynydd and Bala, the historic castles of Harlech, Chirk and Chester, and the famous Llangollen Canal and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, an aspect of the working heart of Mid Wales. All this, and those green-green hills and valleys.
Finally, of course, we’ll finish by cycling back into England and through the Cheshire lanes. For this is a cycle ride from Aberystwyth back home.
You can view our Mid Wales itinerary below:
Day 1 – Aberystwyth to Machynlleth
Travel to Aberystwyth.
Then begin the Mid Wales cycle tour by cycling from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth (Daily distance: 23 miles – Mid Wales: 23 miles).
Stay at The White Lion Hotel, Machynlleth.
Day 2 – Machynlleth to Dolgellau
Cycle from Machynlleth to Dolgellau (Daily distance: 33 miles – Mid Wales: 56 miles).
Stay at Ivy House B&B, Dolgellau.
Day 3 – Dolgellau to Porthmadog
Cycle from Dolgellau to Porthmadog (Daily distance: 33 miles – Mid Wales: 89 miles).
Stay at Tudor Lodge, Porthmadog.
Day 4 – Porthmadog to Bala
Cycle from Porthmadog to Bala (Daily distance: 35 miles – Mid Wales: 124 miles).
Stay at Plas Coch Hotel, Bala.
Day 5 – Bala to Llangollen
Cycle from Bala to Llangollen (Daily distance: 26 miles – Mid Wales: 150 miles).
Stay at Cambrian House, Llangollen.
Day 6 – Llangollen to Chester
Cycle from Llangollen to Chester (Daily distance: 36 miles – Mid Wales: 186 miles).
Stay at Premier Inn, Chester.
Day 7 – Chester to Stockport
Cycle from Chester to Stockport (Daily distance: 44 miles – Mid Wales: 230 miles).
