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Sunday 11th September:

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Sunday 18th September:

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September 24-25th: West Wales

We will be based in Carmarthen for the weekend

Day 1

Carmarthen – East along Afon Tywi to Llandeilo –  Llangadog – Llandovery – returning via Brechfa Forest – Nantgaredig - Carmarthen. GPX File link Lower Tywi Valley – A stunning route following the route of the river from Carmarthen all the way to Llandovery with plenty of wildlife to spot. Cothi Valley – A more secluded valley with steeper sides and quieter roads. Brechfa climb – The longest continuous climb on the route, relatively gentle at 5% but almost 3 kilometres in distance making it a challenging climb. 

Start: Carmarthen Total Distance: 95km/59 miles Total Elevation: 1155m/3789ft Difficulty Rating: 5/10 Estimated Time: 4 to 7 hours

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Day 2

 Carmarthen to Llansteffan return. Approx 20 miles, 1000ft climbing.

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Here are some details of accommodation in the area. Please organise your own accommodation.  Dave, Grae and I will be staying in Carmarthen both Friday and Saturday night and meeting up in a pub for a meal on Friday night.

Places to stay in Carmarthen 

Old Priory Guest House 

Priory Street, Carmarthen SA31 1NE – http://oldprioryguesthouse.com 

 

Bryn Hebog (3 miles outside Carmarthen) – B&B – 4 star 

Lower Penddawlwyn, Capel Dewi, SA32 8AY 

http://brynhebog.co.uk 

 

Falcon Hotel – 3 star, B&B 

Lammas Street Carmarthen, SA31 3AP 

http://www.falconcarmarthen.co.uk 

 

Quarry Lodge Campsite 

https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/carmarthenshire/whitemill/quarrylodge/ 

 

Boars Head Hotel 

http://boarsheadhotel.net/ 

120 Lammas Street Carmarthen SA31 3AE 

 

Ivy Bush Royal 

https://www.ivybushroyal.co.uk/ 

 

New Park Hotel 

https://newparkhotel.co.uk/ 

100 Lammas Street, Carmarthen SA31 3AP

Please can you email the organisers, Dave: Jenkins_s5@sky.com and Rach rs29jones@gmail.com if you would like to come on the trip

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Sunday 2nd October:

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Ride Leader: David Miller, email: david.cgmiller@gmail.com

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Sunday 9th October: Llanwonno

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Sunday 16th October:

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Sunday 23rd October:

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End of Summertime marks the start of the Spokes usual winter season, there are no pre-planned rides or ride leaders. Members meets up every Sunday at 10am at Taffs Well train station for a ride to be determined by the participants.

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