BIKE (UK)

Rhayader, mid-wales

It’s riding nirvana, on a par with the best of Scotland and the Lakes

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Roads to ride: B4518 Elan Valley, Rhayader to Aberystwyt­h: wondrous scenery and tight corners. A483 Newtown to Crossgates, and the A487 north of Aberystwyt­h. Places to stay: Penrally House, Rhayader, right in the middle of riding country (£85/night), Brenarth Country Guest House, Llanilar (£89), and the Woodlands Park campsite (£18) for amazing sunrises and big pitches. Food and drink: Eat Bara Brith for tea at the Dyffryn Café on the A458 outside Welshpool, drink Fubar pale ale at Arvon Ale House, Llandrindo­d Wells. Event: Motorcycle and Music Festival, Llanidloes, 24-28 May. John Westlake

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