Mountain biking holiday in Wales
| country: | Wales |
| location: | Brecon Beacons, Powys |
| trip type: | Adventurous to hard core mountain biking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 10 Oct |
| price: | From £165 - £195 (2 days) excluding flights, depending on trip chosen |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Rocketing down singletrack and muddy trails or spinning along country roads - a weekend in the beautiful countryside of Wales is the perfect way to unwind, meet new friends and have fun!
Primarily off-road, the routes vary in degrees of difficulty and to maximize the 'grin factor', each is modified depending on the ability of the group.
Each trip is kept specifically small; between six to fifteen riders and is fully guided with two guides enabling us to cater for different fitness and experience levels in the group. If you haven't got your own bike, you can hire one from us and if you're unsure of which weekend to book, just give us a call.
Our support vehicle carries plenty of delicious munchies for the 'snack stops' as well as lots of drinks and a delicious buffet-style lunch. It's also got bike spares and space for tired bikers if the going gets too tough.
Our converted barn/cottage weekends offer tremendous value for money with hearty meals included in the cost. For those who want a little more luxury at the end of a hard day's ride, our Bed and Breakfast weekends are a great option. Dinner on Saturday night is in a local pub or restaurant. You can drive to the weekend location, or take advantage of our free train station pick-up service to avoid those Friday night traffic jams. If you are a group of six or more and our dates don't suit, we can organise a weekend especially for you, just give us a call!
Brecon Beacons (Challenging mountain biking)
From £165 (2 days) Dates 2008: 10 Oct.
Based near Libanus, at the very heart of the Black Mountains, with views to the highest peaks of the Brecon Beacons, we are well positioned to explore this fabulous area of Wales. The routes include stunning scenery - fast singletrack and forest tracks skirting the Talybont reservoir, the beautiful panoramic view from the 600m high "Gap" pass, and the lovely Sarn Helen roman road.
Afan (Adventurous to hard core mountain biking)
From £195 (2 days) Dates 2008: No further dates confirmed.
With more trails than ever before and just as exciting as the mighty Coed y Brenin, yet only minutes from the M4 in South Wales, Afan is perfect for those wanting to reach fantastic riding, fast! Choc-a-bloc with knarly forest trails, rocky outcrops, exposed singletrack, epic views and breathtaking descents to keep your heart pumping, this is your chance to test your biking skills to the limit and see what we can pack into a weekend.
Primarily off-road, the routes vary in degrees of difficulty and to maximize the 'grin factor', each is modified depending on the ability of the group.
Each trip is kept specifically small; between six to fifteen riders and is fully guided with two guides enabling us to cater for different fitness and experience levels in the group. If you haven't got your own bike, you can hire one from us and if you're unsure of which weekend to book, just give us a call.
Our support vehicle carries plenty of delicious munchies for the 'snack stops' as well as lots of drinks and a delicious buffet-style lunch. It's also got bike spares and space for tired bikers if the going gets too tough.
Our converted barn/cottage weekends offer tremendous value for money with hearty meals included in the cost. For those who want a little more luxury at the end of a hard day's ride, our Bed and Breakfast weekends are a great option. Dinner on Saturday night is in a local pub or restaurant. You can drive to the weekend location, or take advantage of our free train station pick-up service to avoid those Friday night traffic jams. If you are a group of six or more and our dates don't suit, we can organise a weekend especially for you, just give us a call!
Brecon Beacons (Challenging mountain biking)
From £165 (2 days) Dates 2008: 10 Oct.
Based near Libanus, at the very heart of the Black Mountains, with views to the highest peaks of the Brecon Beacons, we are well positioned to explore this fabulous area of Wales. The routes include stunning scenery - fast singletrack and forest tracks skirting the Talybont reservoir, the beautiful panoramic view from the 600m high "Gap" pass, and the lovely Sarn Helen roman road.
Afan (Adventurous to hard core mountain biking)
From £195 (2 days) Dates 2008: No further dates confirmed.
With more trails than ever before and just as exciting as the mighty Coed y Brenin, yet only minutes from the M4 in South Wales, Afan is perfect for those wanting to reach fantastic riding, fast! Choc-a-bloc with knarly forest trails, rocky outcrops, exposed singletrack, epic views and breathtaking descents to keep your heart pumping, this is your chance to test your biking skills to the limit and see what we can pack into a weekend.
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