Pays de GallesRhayaderAfon Elan52°16’58” N 3°31’40” W
5 avril 2021, Pays de Galles ⋅ ❄️ 3 °C
After a hail storm while we were packing the kit up we decided not to go up into the Elan Valley and instead heading back to the Sustrans 8 and to Rhaedar for hot chocolate. Aiming for Erwood tonightEn savoir plus
Pays de GallesErwood52°4’41” N 3°19’10” W 5 avril 2021, Pays de Galles ⋅ 🌙 2 °C
62km today. I was just thinking this afternoon that it had been a type 2 fun kind of day when Seth told me he'd had the loveliest day so far! We stopped for a break and bumped in to some people I usedEn savoir plus
Pays de GallesErwood52°4’41” N 3°19’10” W
6 avril 2021, Pays de Galles ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Seth is in a doubled up adult sleeping bag. The nights have got progressive colder meaning I am constantly worrying and checking him. He is always cosy warm. In fact most of the time this trip he'sEn savoir plus
Pays de GallesLlanfrynachLlanhamlach51°56’9” N 3°20’27” W
6 avril 2021, Pays de Galles ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Pays de GallesVaynorPont Sticill51°49’18” N 3°21’56” W 6 avril 2021, Pays de Galles ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
Made it to the top of the Brecon Beacons and the final camp. We have upgraded and are camping at Dolygaer Outdoors with a toilet block! Luxury. Forecast rain shower at 2pm turned in to hail and snowEn savoir plus
Pays de GallesVaynorPont Sticill51°49’15” N 3°21’51” W
7 avril 2021, Pays de Galles ⋅ 🌙 -2 °C
A few more photos from day 5 including some of this morning's 'short cut' up a very steep bridleway. Photos from the very short rideable section! Oops. I also seem to have captured the moment ofEn savoir plus
Pays de GallesCrosskeysSirhowy River51°36’56” N 3°8’23” W
7 avril 2021, Pays de Galles ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Pays de GallesRiscaPontymister51°36’36” N 3°5’8” W
7 avril 2021, Pays de Galles ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Pays de GallesRiscaPontymister51°36’36” N 3°5’8” W
7 avril 2021, Pays de Galles ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Total distance 318km
Elevation gain 4370m
45 hours over 6 days
Temperature range -3°C to 15°C (approx)
6 days in Wales with no rain (only hail and snow ❄)
Pays de GallesRiscaPontymister51°36’36” N 3°5’8” W
8 avril 2021, Pays de Galles ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Thank you to everyone who helped us with this trip. To Al and family for garden space, company on the bikes, gorgeous outdoor food and the best company / entertainment for Seth on night 2. To Ian forEn savoir plus
So pleased you’ve arrived at today’s destination. That was another long haul! If you have too much wind or snow or whatever, please call - I’m sure Grandad and Unky Dunky can fit you all in between them and get you to Nanny’s. Just had a chat with her; she’s all ready for you!! Xxx [Granny]
Voyageur Thank you 😊
Voyageur You guys are doing so well xx
Yes I'm ready. The toys are all down. Keep safe. Lots of hugs. X [Nanny]