Tour of Wales Day 6 - Lampeter to Rhayader- 46 miles

Packed up in the dry - yippee! However, there was a cool northerly wind blowing. First leg was up the valley to Tregaron where we stopped to buy supplies. Then on to Strato Florida, the site of an old Cistercian Abbey, where we stopped for coffee and cakes. 

The route on took us up into the glorious Cambrian Mountains. Long, steady ascents and really spectacular scenery. Eventually we reached the beautiful Elan Valley, and marvelled at the fine Victorian water engineering. Follwed the cycle track alongside the tiered reservoirs, gently descending into Rhayader. 

The shortest day riding so far, but certainly the most spectacular scenery, and also the best weather (so far!!).




















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