Route Library
A selection of routes that can be used by anyone. If you have any favourite routes that are not shown below please send them to [email protected] with a description, the more the merrier.
The routes shown below are created using ‘MyRouteApp’ which is a free on line application from where you can create new, or open existing routes, edit them and then download to your Sat Nav using the FREE ‘Connector’ software. Full information and guidance is available on the site.
If you have difficulties please contact me using the email address above.
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If you use any of the routes listed here please check that the route is correct for your Sat Nav device. Also, and importantly, you may wish to avoid unnecessary detours by finding your Recalibration Mode in the Navigation section of your Sat Nav settings and setting it to ‘Off’.
Remember to reset this mode for general usage afterwards.
Available Routes and Leaders Click any map below to open in MRA
Distance
Approximate Time
September 2022 ride – Dinky’s Dinah , Builth Wells (morning coffee), Llangorse Reservoir for lunch. Home via Hay on Wye, Bishops Castle and Minsterley. Ride leader will be Phil Noble and Hugh Trevor-Jones is our TEC.
181 miles
7hr including stops
August 2022 ride visiting Bala to see the train, Lake Brenig for lunch then back on more substantial roads finishing at Dinky’s Dinah. Ride leader is Hugh Trevor-Jones with Phil Noble as Tail End Charlie.
150 miles
6hr 35mins including stops
This route is a modified July route (below) with more comfortable roads for the afternoon session. The afternoon break was mapped as the Seasons Café at Caersws which is showing as closing at 14:30 so you may wish to find an alternative. Newtown is nearby or head into Caersws and there is either a pub or a garage with coffee facilities and plenty of parking.
155 miles
6hr 20mins Including stops
MB (Start), Montgomery, Llanidloes (Coffee), Machynlleth, Borth (Lunch), Caersws (Coffee), McDonalds Welshpool ride end. Sean Pyne and Nigel Bright.
163 miles
6.5 hrs Including stops
Spare route – MB (Start), Lydbury, Shobden (Coffee), Libanus (Lunch), Crossgates (Coffee), Craven Arms, Dinkies. Created by Sean Pyne and Nigel Bright
180 miles
6 hrs Including stops
MB, Lake Vyrnwy (Coffee), Llanmawddwy, Aberangell, Centre for Alternative Technology (Lunch), Clywedog Dam View (Coffee), McDonalds (Tuffins) Welshpool – ride end.
Dave Johnson/Sean Pyne (TEC)
Dave Johnson/Sean Pyne (TEC)
124 miles
5.5 hrs
MB, Much Wenlock, Craven Arms (coffee), Bucknell, Knighton, Crossgates (lunch), Newtown (coffee), Montgomery, Dinkies (End). Charles Bridgeman
120 miles
5hrs
Broseley, Ludlow, Elan Village, Newtown, Dinky’s – Kevin Fletcher
159 miles
6.45 hrs inc stops
Matlock - Marion Versluijs
166 miles
4hrs 40 min
Route only, no comfort breaks. Check route in Matlock.
The Welsh Lakes - Ken Swinton
135 miles
3hrs 30 min
Route shown without food and comfort break stops
