Vale of Clwyd and the Clwydian Hills

4 nights - MODERATE

A cycle tour for cyclists wanting moderate cycling with a few hills, rewarded by fantastic views! The route mainly follows river valleys and then crosses the Clwydian Hills, picking the easiest route and providing the challenge of some varied cycling. Distances allow for more hilly terrain. The break starts near Moel Famau country park and you spend the first day on a short local cycle ride. You then follow the Clwyd valley to market town of Ruthin for two nights, staying on the outskirts in a quiet comfortable B & B with a village pub just down the road. There are circular ride options for this day, and also opportunity to visit Ruthin. Then on to Denbigh before crossing the hills and returning down the Alyn valley.  

Plas Penucha  B &B

Cycling distances - 20 - 25 miles a day

Accommodation: Guest houses and pubs.

COST: Per person

Number of nights	Farm and pubs
4	£350
Single supp/night	£10 - £20

Child Discounts - (Children sharing with 2 adults) Under 2 - free, under 4 -  80%, Under 12 - 50% and 12 to 16 - 25%

 

This cycling holiday includes -  Overnight  B & B accommodation Detailed routes, maps, background information Quality bikes (discount available of you prefer to bring your own) Helmets and tool kit, puncture resistant tyres Luggage transfer & full support and back-up should you need help Car parking or transfer to and from nearest station  Nearest station - Chester

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Arrive at Druid Inn at Llanferres from lunchtime. The pub is a busy (locals, walkers and cyclists) pub which is a regular Good Pub Guide main entry. We meet you when you arrive to deliver bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Circular ride around countryside to village of Maeschafn (about 8 miles)

Day 2 - Cycle through village of Llanarmon at the foot of the Clwydian hills and then a climb over the ridge (fantastic views) passing Pen-y-Ffrith Waterfowl Park. The route continues to Graig Fechan, Llaneliden and from here crosses the Clwyd river and continues on to a village just outside Ruthin for an overnight stay. 21.5 miles

Day 3 - Either have a rest day  - optional short circular ride first- and then explore Ruthin, or more strenuous ride to forests.

Day 4 - The next day head into Ruthin, with time to visit Ruthin goal or the craft centre. Then the route follows quiet lanes to the small market town of Denbigh, with a castle perched on the hillside.  From here the route takes you through Trefnant and Tremeirchion to Plas Penucha for your last night, a lovely quiet B & B. 24.5 miles.

Day 5 - Cycle back to Llanferres through Caerwys, past the Antiques Centre at Afon Wen. From here the route continue to Nannerch and Cilcain, finally following the river Alyn past Loggerheads Country Park. We meet you back in Llanferres with you luggage and to collect the bikes. 21 miles.

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