Browsed by
Tag: Welsh Borders

Welsh Borders Day 7 – Chester to Stockport

Welsh Borders Day 7 – Chester to Stockport

On Welsh Borders Day 6 we completed the coast-to-coast route. However, our cycling wasn’t yet complete, as we still had to get home. So on Welsh Borders Day 7, we cycled from Chester back to Stockport. Leaving our accommodation we went for some breakfast, and afterwards navigated our way through Chester. At Northgate, we joined NCN Route 5 along the section that formed the Chester Millennium Greenway. This was another route we had cycled on our recent visit to Chester….

Read More Read More

Welsh Borders Day 6 – Ruabon to Flint to Chester

Welsh Borders Day 6 – Ruabon to Flint to Chester

Following a more leisurely Welsh Borders Day 5, we were hoping for something similar The hot weather persisted, the only difference being today would be a little longer. For Welsh Border Day 6, we would also be reaching the North Wales coast and the end of our Welsh Borders route. The sun was already beating down as we left Ruabon and headed towards Wrexham. Our route took us through Erddig Park. Then into Wrexham. Through the town centre. And out…

Read More Read More

Welsh Borders Day 5 – Welshpool to Ruabon

Welsh Borders Day 5 – Welshpool to Ruabon

It had been a hot finish to Welsh Borders Day 4. The heat would continue throughout the day on Welsh Border Day 5. We would also re-route again and venture back into England. We began the day by joining the A490 and making our way in the direction of Llansantfraidd-ym-Mechain. After leaving the A490 we followed the valley of the River Vyrnwy. At Llansantfraidd-ym-Mechain we crossed the river and went into the village looking for somewhere for a little break….

Read More Read More

Welsh Borders Day 4 – Knighton to Welshpool

Welsh Borders Day 4 – Knighton to Welshpool

For Welsh Borders Day 3 we had crossed into England for a section of the route. Hopefully today on Welsh Borders Day 4, a potentially easier day, we would stay on the Welsh side of the border as originally planned. While the tour had been greeted with both heat and then rain, followed by cooler weather. As we headed into the middle of the tour the temperature had begun picking up again. So, it was a lovely sunny morning when…

Read More Read More

Welsh Borders Day 3 – Clyro to Knighton

Welsh Borders Day 3 – Clyro to Knighton

After a tough day of cycling yesterday on Welsh Borders Day 2, for Welsh Borders Day 3 we made a major decision to reroute our journey from Clyro to Knighton. Our initial plan for this tour had been to always cycle on the Welsh side of the border, hence the tour title. However, we were already weary from the previous day and today appeared even more challenging! After all, we were about to head into the Black Mountains. The only…

Read More Read More