Activities will include mountain biking for intermediate/experienced riders; there may be options for beginners around Elan Valley lakes (where bikes can be hired) subject to a leader. There is excellent walking nearby in the Welsh hills, alongside the river and in the Elan Valley.

We will be stopping at the Mid Wales Bunkhouse near Rhyader with accommodation over 2 floors (see link for description). It allows access to excellent mountain biking and walking in the hills local to Rhyader and the nearby Elan Valley (see links below). A simple breakfast (cereal/porridge/toast) and teas, coffee and cake included. It is a short car journey into Rhyader (possibly a walk too) and we will arrange a meal there Saturday evening. Volunteers will be sought to help with breakfast and arranging meals, and I’m hoping we can offer pizzas Friday evening which I will confirm closer to the time. Numbers are limited to 16 as the hostel is quite cosy.

Information on the area

Rhyader (link) is a small town with good facilities and lots to do around it and some nice cafes and restaurants. And interesting large obelisk in the middle of the road, which is already narrow! Quite good for traffic watching on a slow day….

Elan Valley – walking, cycling (including hire), dark skies, dams, and loads of other stuff all on their website!

Nant y Arian forest is nearby with great mtb, running and orienteering trails.

No dogs. Any questions concerning the accommodation and trip please ask.