Cardiff to Holyhead (NCN Route 8)
A cycling route starting in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.
Overview
About this route
Across Wales from Cardiff to Holyhead along National Cycle Network Route 8 and some obvious shortcuts.
Strong touring bike with wide puncture-proof tyres highly recommended.
Total distance : 409 km
Total climb : 5000 m
Number of days : 5
More information on www.europebybike.info and www.sustrans.org.uk
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- Duration
- 391.6 km
- Distance
- 1,230 m
- Ascent
- 1,244 m
- Descent
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- Avg. speed
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- Avg. speed
Route highlights
Points of interest along the route
Accommodation after 1.3 km
Cardiff Central Hostel (YHA), East Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF10 4BB, Tel: +44(0) 2920 444800, Email: cardiff@yha.org.uk, Website : https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/cardiff-central
Accommodation after 87 km
Priory Mill Farm Campsite Hay Road Brecon LD3 7SR priorymill@gmail.com http://www.priorymillfarm.co.uk - Have a phone charging area - Seating for cyclists - Might sell eggs
Accommodation after 177.3 km
The Bluebell Inn (B&B), Llangurig, Powys, Mid Wales, SY18 6SG, Tel: +44 (0) 1686 440254 Email: lizanddewi@hotmail.co.uk, Website: http://www.bluebell-inn.co.uk/
Accommodation after 264.3 km
The Bunkorama (bunkhouse), Gwastad Agnes, Off Panorama Road, Barmouth, Gwynedd LL42 1DX, Tel: 07738467196 or 01341 281134, Email: thebunkorama@gmail.com, Website: http://www.bunkorama.co.uk/
Accommodation after 337.8 km
Bed & Breakfast
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