Cycle the idyllic coast of South Wales, all the way from Swansea to St Davids- 7 day trip!
Experience the wild beauty of the South Coast of Wales on a week’s cycling adventure!
Starting in Swansea, this trip first passes through the interior of the Gower Peninsula AONB to the coast at Rhossili before taking in the wetland conservation areas of Llanelli. Crossing the River Towy to St Clears, the coastal path leads to charming Saundersfoot, passing through bucolic villages and farmland before culminating in one final ride to magical St Davids.
7 day Trip!
Highlights
- Quiet routes along beautiful coastal paths
- Riding the Gower Peninsula
- Charming villages including Saundersfoot and St Davids
- Delightful villages & Welsh hospitality
Key information
- 5 days cycling
- 90% tarmac roads, 10% gravel or tracks
- Group normally 5 to 8, plus leader. Min age 16 yrs
- 6 nights family-run hotels, Inns and guesthouses, all en suite
What's included
- All breakfasts & 2 dinners
- All accommodation
- Luggage transfers throughout week
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Single supplement (available on request and subject to availability)
- Bike hire (optional extra if you do not wish to bring your own)
5
Days of Cycling
Pace:
Moderate: 13-16km/8-10miles an hour
Terrain:
Low altitude; 90% tarmac and 10% gravel/unpaved
Day 2
42.0km/26.0miles
Day 4
29.0km/18.0miles
Day 6
50.0km/31.0miles
Day 3
82.0km/51.0miles
Day 5
56.0km/35.0miles
We are currently planning additional dates so please get in touch for details
SWANSEA > SWANSEA
DAY 1
The trip starts this afternoon at our accommodation in Swansea.
After checking in (check in at the hotel is from 3pm), you will meet (approximately at 5pm) with other group members and your leader who will conduct a welcome meeting and will run through a bike and kit check. This evening, enjoy an included welcome dinner together.
Marriott Swansea or similar
Meals included: dinner
DAY 2
It’s time to spin the legs and begin your adventure, leaving the city behind to head for the coast. Discover the beautiful interior of the Gower Peninsula AONB, arriving at the coast at Rhossili, famed for the Worm’s Head rock formation. We then continue on to end your day in the village of Llangennith where we stay overnight.
The Kings Head Inn, Llangennith or similar
Meals included: breakfast
DAY 3
From Llangennith, the route heads across the River Loughor and along the coast. Ride through the wetland conservation area of Llanelli, across the River Towy to arrive at your overnight stay in St Clears.
Llety Cynin, St Clears or similar
Meals included: breakfast dinner
DAY 4
After breakfast, we depart St Clears, from where the route heads back toward the coast. Follow the scenic coastal path to the charming seaside village of Saundersfoot.
The Gower Hotel or similar
Meals included: breakfast
DAY 5
Today you head out along the coast, passing through the iconic beach village of Freshwater East and the famous rock formations at Elegug Stacks. The route continues past Freshwater West and the stone circle at Devil’s Quoit, before reaching Pembroke.
Coach House Hotel, Pembroke or similar
Meals included: breakfast
DAY 6
The final leg of journey takes you through farmland and villages to Haverford West, from where the route returns to the coast. From Broad Haven the route follows the coast along Newgale Sands before arriving at your final destination of St Davids, the smallest city in Britain and the final resting place of Wale’s patron saint!
St Davids Cross Hotel, St Davids or similar
Meals included: breakfast
DAY 7
After breakfast, we depart St. Davids and transfer 1.5 hours back to Swansea (arriving approx. 12 noon) where upon arrival our trip ends.
Meals included: breakfast
