Bikepacking Wales: 18 multi-day off-road cycling adventures

Bikepacking Wales by Emma Kingston is a guidebook that offers 18 multi-day mountain bike adventures in Wales. The trails take riders through the Elan Valley, Bannau Brycheiniog, Gower Peninsula, Trans Cambrian Way, Clywdian Hills, and Yr Wyddfa, passing through towering castle walls, slate quarries, and prehistoric monuments. The book includes practical tips and essential advice for experienced bikepackers and those who want to try it out for the first time, with downloadable GPX files of the routes available.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing Ltd

For such a small country, Wales boasts an incredible array of trails to explore. Venture into the world-class tracks nestled within the remote Elan Valley, traverse the expansive, grassy ridges of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), relish the breathtaking coastal bridleways along the Gower peninsula, conquer the popular Trans Cambrian Way across Mid Wales, ride the heather-lined singletrack in the Clywdian Hills, and embark on a tour of the highest mountain in Wales and England, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), including an optional route to its summit. The trails are not the only highlight of these routes; they also take you beneath towering castle walls, through vast slate quarries, and past some of the country's prehistoric monuments, allowing you to immerse yourself in Wales' rich culture and heritage.

Each route is meticulously designed to provide you with all the necessary information to plan your ride, including points of interest along the way, swimming spots, food recommendations, and accommodation options. Additionally, stunning photography and overview mapping are included to enhance your journey. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available, featuring optional routes and shortcuts, to add even more adventure to your experience.

Bikepacking Wales by Emma Kingston is a comprehensive guide filled with practical tips and essential advice for both experienced bikepackers and those who are eager to try it out for the first time. Let this book be your companion as you embark on the trails, ready to experience the finest bikepacking adventures that Wales has to offer.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 148 x 210 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839811906