About Wheely Wonderful Cycling Holidays
ABOUT WHEELY WONDERFUL CYCLING
Wheely Wonderful Cycling is based just on the border of England and Wales. Run by Kay and Chris Dartnell, from their base; Petchfield Farm. We have been organising cycling holidays for over 25 years. Wales is a fantastic place for a cycling holiday. We really enjoy cycling through this area of Mid Wales - lots of trout streams to stop by and of course breathtaking views to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), Radnorshire hills and Cader Idris on the Welsh coast. The Lon Las Cymru (Welsh National Cycle Route), is a signed cycle route through the whole of Wales
Wonderful Cycling has won awards for its innovation in tourism, green tourism and customer service and our bike tours have even been featured on the BBC. We set the business up to encourage people to try out cycling holidays; so we offer all types of holiday from family cycling holidays, leisure cycle tours to challenging bike tours for road cyclists. Wales is a perfect destination for cycling holidays, breathtaking scenery, quiet country lanes and a great welcome from our handpicked Welsh hotels, inns and guesthouses.
WHAT’S INCLUDED ON A WHEELY WONDERFUL CYCLING HOLIDAYS
All our cycling holidays are individually arranged for you; choose one of our cycling holidays, we provide you with top quality Trek hybrid bikes, great accommodation, maps and unique route guides and whilst you are cycling , we transfer your luggage to your accommodation.
We have over 40 different cycling holidays in the UK, England and Wales. Cycling holidays in Wales, include Lon Las Cymru (Welsh National Cycle Route), the Radnor Ring and Bannau Brycheiniog. We also offer walking holidays along the Mortimer Trail, Wild Edric's Way.
CYCLING HOLIDAYS ON LON LAS CYMRU
Welsh National Cycle Route – Lon Las Cymru. Cycle all or part of this fantastic cycle route – which takes you from the Severn Sea to the Isle of Anglesey... You can choose to cycle the central part of the trail around mid Wales Lakeland or challenge yourself to tackle the Radnor Ring or complete Lon Las Cymru epic from Holyhead to Chepstow.
Mid Wales Lon Las Cymru – 7 or 6 day cycling holiday through Mid Wales from Hay on Wye to Rhayader– this circular route is easy cycling with one more challenging day to discover Mid Wales’s Lake district of the Elan Valley 125 miles
The Complete Lon Las Cymru 8 days 7 nights - A challenging cycle route with fantastic scenery and some strenuous sections. 257miles from Holyhead to Cardiff. Opened in 1995, the route runs down the whole length of Wales. Taking in three mountain ranges you are rewarded with some of the most stunning scenery in the British Isles.
CYCLING HOLIDAYS IN BANNAU BRYCHEINIOG (BRECON BEACONS)
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park covers 520 square miles of high mountains and peaceful valleys. It is dominated by the Beacons themselves, the highest being Pen y Fan at 886m. But there are always cycle routes around, rather than over the mountains!
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Cycle tour- 5 or 7 day cycling holiday through Hay, Bannau Brycheiniog, Crickhowell & over the Gospel Pass – easy to moderate cycling in the valleys – 1 challenging day. 134 miles
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Cycle challenge - 3 day – 2 nights a cycling challenge – conquer The Gospel Pass. Staying at Hay on Wye 141 miles
CYCLING HOLIDAYS ON THE RADNOR RING
The Radnor Ring Route crosses Offa’s Dyke through meadows and moorland, and the landscape opens out into huge vistas. A great challenge for a short cycling break.
The Radnor Ring challenge - 3 day – 2 nights a cycling challenge lots of hills & & great views cycling to Rhayader & Presteigne 114 miles
ELECTRIC BIKE CYCLING HOLIDAYS
We have electric bikes for use on any of our easy or moderate cycle tours. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, and makes easy work of any Welsh hills you encounter.
GREAT FOR GROUP CYCLE TOURS
Keen to get your cycling friends together for a weekend break? Choose our Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Challenge. Great cycling on quiet country lanes, a cycling challenge to get over Gospel Pass and the chance to spend two nights at Hay on Wye at the outstanding Swan at Hay hotel. What could be better for a group of friends?
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) challenge - 3 day – 2 nights a cycling challenge – conquer The Gospel Pass. Staying at Hay on Wye 141 miles
GREAT FOR WILDLIFE CYCLING HOLIDAYS
Cycling holidays are the most eco friendly way to explore Wales. Try our Lon Las Cymru cycle tours to follow the Wye valley into the heart of Wales. Visit The Elan Valley reservoirs and nature reserves, and watch the amazing wildlife spectacle of Red Kite Feeding at Gigrin Farm.
Mid Wales Lon Las Cymru – 6 day- 5-night cycling holiday through Mid Wales from Hay on Wye to Rhayader– this circular route is easy cycling with one more challenging day. 125 miles
GREAT FOR COUPLES
Wheely Wonderful Cycling short breaks are a great present for a special birthday or anniversary for keen cyclists. Choose our Welsh borders Cycle tour, easy cycle rides. You can make it even easier by hiring electric bikes for your holiday.
Welsh Border cycle tour – 3 days, 2 nights. Short Break cycling holiday. Cycle into the Welsh hills the easy way – staying in Presteigne .
We also offer
WALKING HOLIDAYS
Offa's Dyke Walk and the Kerry Ridgeway - 3 days, 2 nights.
A faster tour of the best preserved sections of Offa's Dyke, just right if you don't want to walk the full 173 miles.
Mortimer Trail - 4 days, 3 nights.
Enjoy the challenge of completing the 30 mile trail from the Welsh border to the Medieval town of Ludlow. Fantastic walking and great food every night at your overnight stop - award winning restaurants
CYCLE HIRE from our base at Petchfield Farm – great if you want to make your own cycling adventure
