Tour of Wales Day 2 - Cwmcarn to The Gower -81 miles

The day began with a welcome cup of tea and a bowl of Rod’s legendary porridge - marvellous!

We set out back on Route 47, with a delightful ride through the Three Forests. Smooth, tarmaced track surface and lovely woodland. 

We followed Route 47 to Qaker’s Yard, and joined the Taff Trail briefly, before continuing west on Route 47, just north of Pontypridd. We rode progressively up (and up) into the mist and rain. Set out on the long track section of the route, but took the decision that we were proceeding too slowly and that the rough surface would likely damage the bikes, so turned back. 

A long descent to discover a small shop that served very welcome coffee and cakes. 

Recharged, we headed back for Route 4. A fine lunch of Spar sandwiches was enjoyed in a bus shelter in the rain. After some confusion finding the track, we rode through a nature reserve, then close to Bridgend. 

Then on west, finding Margham Country Park. Unfortunately, we didn’t find the cycle track sign quite so easily. Instead, we rode a long way up a very steep track, until we realised the error!

On through Margham - back streets close to the steel works. Then on to the outskirts of Swansea. The day’s fine dining continued with a Big Mac super meal (horror of horrors, but most welcome!).

Then along the front at Swansea, up the Route 4 track towards the Gower, and eventually to the campsite. Another fine day.










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