Welsh Castles and the Isle of Anglesey

Wales

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Welsh Castles and the Isle of Anglesey

Wales

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Home Our Tours Self Guided Welsh Castles and the Isle of Anglesey
Nine historic fortresses in six days on this journey across the 'Castle Capital of the World'
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You'll start your journey by collecting your rental bike near London, or riding your own bike to the English side of the River Severn. This places you near to the Prince of Wales Bridge on the Welsh border for easy access to this 700 mile loop which takes you from the Wye Valley to the Menai Straits and back again via the unspoilt Llyn Peninsula and stunning Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons National Parks.
  • Self Guided Tour
  • 6 Days
  • 700 miles
  • Welsh Border (Own Bike) or London (Rental Bike)
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
BEST TIME TO GO

March to October

Leaving behind Bristol, with its wealth of maritime history, you'll cross the 5km long Prince of Wales Bridge and enter Monmouthshire before skirting Cardiff to visit Caerphilly Castle, the second largest castle in the UK, surrounded by its complex system of concentric moats and lakes.

Next you will head north through the picturesque Brecon Beacons, famous as the home of UK special forces training, before arcing to the west to visit Pembroke and Cardigan castles, both superb examples of mediaeval defensive architecture. Beautiful Cardigan Bay, with its immaculate stretches of sand makes a perfect stop for the evening.

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Cardigan Bay

From Ceredigion, you'll trace the coastline, with the Irish Sea on your left all the way up to rugged Snowdonia where Edmund Hillary and the rest of Sir John Hunt's team spent the winter of 1952/53 training for their successful attempt on Everest. As you head through the National Park, you'll be able to visit Harlech, Caernarfon and Conwy castles, all designed by James of Saint George for Edward I and begun in 1283 

With two nights in your hotel in Conwy, you have the opportunity to ditch the panniers and ride a fabulous route around northern Snowdonia and the unspoilt Llyn Peninsula. You'll cross the iconic Menai Bridge to Anglesey for a visit to Beaumaris Castle, looking back across the straits at the mainland. Don't forget to stop off at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Europe's longest place name and a perfect photo and souvenir opportunity.

Flawless Cardigan Bay

As you leave Conwy, pay a visit to the smallest house in Great Britain. At less than five and a half square meters, this tiny abode nestled in the city walls has made it into the Guiness Book of Records for its diminutive size! From Conwy, you head south again, riding the famous Horseshoe Pass and leaving Snowdonia to follow the border and cut through central Wales to the Brecon Beacons once more. You'll visit Monmouth Castle, the final fortress of the trip, damaged beyond repair by Oliver Cromwell in 1647 to prevent it ever being used against the Parliamentarians. From here it's a pleasant ride along the Wye Valley and back across the Severn into England to complete your loop. From here, you'll ride home, or back to our rental bike provider near London.

Mountains, bridges and displays of mediaeval might. Compact and attraction-packed Wales is a motorcycle tourist's dream

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Tour highlights

The Castle Capital of the World: With over 600 castles, Wales has more mediaeval fortifications per square mile than any other country in Europe! You'll visit nine of the finest examples; Caerphilly, Pembroke, Harlech, Cardigan, Caernarfon, Conway, Beaumaris, Criccieth and Monmouth. Immerse yourself in the ingenious design and brutal history of each impenetrable colossus.

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Wye Valley: Straddling the border of England and Wales, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a landscape of woodlands and limestone gorges that follows the river Wye on its meander from the Welsh hills to the Severn Estuary

Alpine Snowdonia: Dramatic and rugged Snowdonia is home to all of Wales' 3000ft mountains, making it a popular destination for climbing and walking alike. It also boasts the wettest spot in the UK, so make sure your waterproofs are to hand! This is also where you will experience some of the best riding to be found in the British Isles.

Llyn Peninsula: Packed with conservation areas and sites of special scientific interest, the Llyn Peninsula extends 30 miles into the Irish Sea, and it's this relative isolation that has helped to make the area a bastion of Welsh language and culture.

Anglesey: Home to druids in pre-Roman times and the site of many Neolithic and  Bronze Age monuments, this ancient island is reached by riding across the Menai Straits on the photogenic suspension bridge built by Thomas Telford in 1826

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Day 1 Arrival

Pick up your rental bike in London, or ride your own bike to a traditional country inn on the English side of the River Severn.

Day 2 200 Miles

Cross into Wales on the iconic Prince of Wales Bridge, and ride through the SAS training area, the Brecon Beacons National Park. Visit your first three castles, Caerphilly, Pembroke and Cardigan before stopping in Cardigan for the night.

Day 3 170 Miles

Ride up the scenic Welsh coast and then cruise around the Coed-y-Brenin Forest and ride through Snowdonia National Park to experience “Alpine Snowdonia”. On the way to your hotel in Conway visit Harlech, Caernarfon and Conwy castles.

Day 4 140 Miles

Ride out from Conwy across Thomas Telford’s iconic Menai suspension bridge to Anglesey, visit Beaumaris Castle and grab a photo in the village with the UK's longest place name. Ride the gorgeous unspoiled Llyn Peninsular with its beautiful scenery and empty roads to Abersoch, and then on to Porthmadog.

Day 5 200 Miles

Back through Snowdonia and over the famous Horseshoe Pass, before heading south through central Wales to revisit the Brecon Beacons. Visit the beautiful castle in Monmouth and then ride down the gorgeous Wye valley, over the Severn and back into England.

Day 6 Departure

After a hearty breakfast head for home, or ride to return your rental motorcycle before your onward travel plans.

What's included
If you select motorcycle rental, insurance and breakdown cover are included.
Accommodation for five nights in high-quality hotels.
Excellent breakfast each morning.
Full use of all hotels’ leisure facilities.
Detailed route plans and maps.
GPS routes (Garmin / Tom Tom).
Detailed daily itinerary including sights and suggested coffee and lunch stops.
What's not
Fuel.
Toll charges.
Admission charges.
Occasional hotel parking charges.
Meals and drinks other than specified above.
Travel/Breakdown insurance.

Full Pricing

Bike Option Single Rider Price
(Total for 1 rider, 1 bike)		 Rider & Passenger
(Total for 2 riders, 1 bike)		 Two Bikes, Shared Room
(Total for 2 riders, 2 bikes)
Own Bike £4695 £6790 £8190
HD Ultra Limited £6495 £8590 £11790
HD Street Glide £6495 £8590 £11790
/BMW K1600 GTL £6135 £8230 £11070
BMW R1250GS £5895 £7990 £10590
BMW R1250RT £5895 £7990 £10590

Rental prices calculated based on 6 rental days (minimum required for this tour). All prices are total.
For this table, the "Two Bikes, Shared Room" prices assume rental of two of the same model, which isn't required and in some cases may not be possible.
All bikes come with luggage included. Top boxes and GPS can be rented, subject to availability, for an additional charge.

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Common questions about this trip

Where does this tour start from?

We start this itinerary from the Prince of Wales Bridge on the Welsh border for ease of access from across the UK but you can join this route at any point to form a loop from your house. Just let us know when you book which night’s stop would suit you best acting as night one of the trip.

When is the best time of year to do this trip?

May to September as a rule is the safest time to tour anywhere in the UK and Ireland although March, April and October can work with a dash of luck. It can be wet at any time of year but a sensible mix of vented kit and waterproofs with some base layers should cover all eventualities. Full kit and packing lists are supplied and we are happy to offer advice on packing for any of the trips.

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