Lôn Las Cymru - The El Cymruno by Brompton | Part 1: South

The Lôn Las Cymru is long-distance cycling route through the heart Wales on traffic-free paths, cycleways and quiet roads. We refer to it as "El Cymruno". It travels through the most hilly region of Wales, from the Brecon Beacons to Snowdonia taking in some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in Wales.
There are two versions of Lôn Las Cymru, you can either start at Cardif bay, or in Chepstow. We've done the latter, the Chepstow to Holyhead variant. This version of the original route is slightly longer than 240 miles, but we included some additional detours to see more.
We rented three-speed basic Bromptons from a Brompton Bike Hire locker in Bristol.
This short film covers the first part of the journey, following the cycling in South and Mid Wales from Chepstow to Llanidloes.
Content of this video
00:00 - Arriving to Wales
00:14 - Chepstow
00:23 - Riding in rural welsh
00:45 - Abergavenny and around
01:09 - Llanthony Priory
01:16 - Rain
01:38 - Gospel Pass
01:50 - Hay On Wye and around
02:09 - Erwood
02:15 - Riding towards Rhayader
02:39 - Rhayader
02:43 - Elan Valley
03:03 - Riding in rural scenery
03:17 - Flat tire
03:25 - Llanidloes
#lonlascymru #bromptonhire #bromptonbicycle #wales
Filmed in June of 2023.

[@davewebb1115]

Inspirational

[@julianmosses736]

I love this video

[@4seasonbackpacking]

great trail did it last year

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

This is why I have mudguards on my Brompton. A ride in rain is unpleasant enough in itself, so I don't need an extra attack from the back! Finn. Denmark

[@davidharris4062]

Was at Llantony Priory Saturday 11/5/24 for the Big Black Mountains Challenge

[@davidharris4062]

Hay on Wye and Rhayader are beautiful areas, as are the Marches (The border country between Wales and England)

[@aedamhaeng]

Stunning and amazing landscapes. This area is worth a visit for a Brompton vacation, will think about it for next year 🤗

[@emmapalmer9042]

Love this. Inspiring.

[@hungarianbromptoneers]

Thanks!

[@thebrommuters6220]

What a great video again guys. Looks like a beautiful tour, we definitely will take some inspiration out of it. 👍💪💪

[@hungarianbromptoneers]

Thanks for the kind words! It means a lot. Wales is incredible. You should definitely give it a try. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

[@civetricamoto]

did you rent the Bromptons for how many days? and how much is to rent the bikes?

[@hungarianbromptoneers]

Actually renting Bromptons is quite cheap, just £5 for a day. You can find all information here: bromptonhire.com/

[@alvinukchannel1209]

what cycling computer you use to navigate? where do you find water for drinking?

[@hungarianbromptoneers]

For finding water, we use the Refill app. This application lists every water fountain in your area, including coffee shops and restaurants that offer free water refills. For navigation, we use the Hammerhead Karoo 2 computer.

[@alvinukchannel1209]

thank you. planning as early as now for next years summer. a bit apprehensive as this will be the first time we will go cycling far. hope its not scary as it looks.@@hungarianbromptoneers

[@hungarianbromptoneers]

Not at all! You'll enjoy it.