Tour of Wales Day 7 - Rhayader to Llanthony Priory - 48 miles

(Written from home after the event!)....

After an enjoyable evening and a good pub tea in Rhayader, we set out on the road again. Soon into beautiful but hilly country. The morning ride was tough. The high point was a long climb, the last part of which was so steep that I had to walk, although Rod somehow managed it! The panoramic view from the top was magnificent. 

After the pass, we descended and rode to Hay-on-Wye. A lovely, but rather twee, place. A fine afternoon tea was enjoyed in The Granary. 

The main event of the afternoon was climbing Gospell Pass. This is the highest road in Wales. A long climb up, but at sensible gradients. We reached the top to enjoy more spectacular and sweeping views. 

Then, a glorious long downhill run, ending up at Llanthony Priory, the remains of an Augustinian monastery, where we camped. A lovely evening in the Crypt Bar!