Cycle Hire

Afan Valley Bike Hire
Close to Swansea and Port Talbot we are to the south west of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with our hire and repair shop next-door to the cafe and mountain bike centre at Glyncorrwg. We offer free delivery and collection of bikes in the valley. As well as cycle hire we provide guided rides, and also provide mountain bike leader training.

Bikes and Hikes - Brecon
Licensed Outdoor Activity instructors based near Brecon, offering a truly memorable and fun experience of a wide range of activities, such as Mountain Biking, Hill Walking, Climbing,Caving and Gorge Scrambling. Bikes are available for hire and can be delivered.

Biped Cycles - Brecon
Cycling is healthy and fun - and it's an activity that the whole family can enjoy. Whether you want short and easy saunters or high mountain epics Brecon is your ideal base. There's something for everybody and it's a great way to escape the stresses and strain of everyday life. At Bi-ped Cycles they can hire you the bikes to suit your need

Mountain Bike Tours & Trails We are ideally located for some of the best Mountain Biking in Wales, from the trails in Afan Valley to the open hills of the Brecon Beacons. Challenging, Exciting, Fun!

Pedal Power - Llandovery Railway Station
We provide quality bikes to hire for adults and children. Full, free backup service is provided along with safety helmets and route maps. The area provides some of the most unspoilt and spectacular countryside in Wales with routes to suit both novice and expert.

Activity Providers

BootsBikesBunkhouses Members

Cantref Riding Centre
The centre for Pony Trekking and Riding in the Brecon Beacons.

Willow Workshops and Coracle Making Courses
Work with renowned local landscape sculptor Mick Petts at Middle Ninfa Farm. Eat well, lovely views, good company. Courses usually in Spring or by arrangement.

Others

Adventure Beyond near Llandysul, Pembrokeshire: have been running adventure activities for over 12 years. Based in West Wales, we can take advantage of the wide range of landscapes and activities to suit – with Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the Brecon Beacons and the Gower all within easy distance.

Adventure Cycling Wales Outdoor activities in Mid Wales including mountain biking, bicycle touring, fell running and walking.

Beacons Experience
Established in 1994, Beacons Experience offers the full package for your adrenaline fuelled break. Gorge, Cave, Climb, Escape and Evasion, Canoe, Bike Hire and Canoe Hire, Archery, Kites and Buggies and much more.

Bicycle Beano Cycling Holidays:
Sociable cycling holidays on idyllic lanes in England and Wales with delicious vegetarian cuisine, mostly organic (lunchtime meat option available)

Black Mountain Activities
Based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Black Mountain Activities was established in 1992. The outdoor pursuits company is dedicated to offering challenging and memorable high quality outdoor pursuits, delivered through its team of qualified and experienced staff.

Cenarth Paintball Games, Pembrokeshire:
Play at Wales’ premier accredited paintball site! If you don’t like paintball, not matter what your age, we have an activity you’ll love!

Drover Holidays
Drover Holidays combine professionalism, attention to detail and a love of the outdoors to bring you quality cycling and walking holidays and cycle hire. Our breaks vary in length from two nights to two weeks, and provide the ideal way to explore this beautiful part of the UK.

Greenman MountainBoard Centre
The Centre is located in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Opened in 2002 it is one of the largest centres in the U.K, occupying 3 large fields, and offers a variety of steep and gentle, short and long runs catering for all abilities.

Interactivities
Outstanding adventure activities in the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains and Wye Valley.

Llangorse Rope and Riding Centre Near Brecon
We house the largest indoor climbing and riding centres in Wales and can cater for everyone from the beginner to the seasoned professional.

Llandysul Paddlers:
Outdoor Activity Centre in Llandysul, Pembrokeshire with canoeing, climbing/abseiling, coasteering etc.

Mountain and Water
With bases near Crickhowell and Swansea, and surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountans and Gower Peninsula, Mountain and Water are well-placed to offer courses and activities throughout South and West Wales and the Borderlands.

New Heights Adventure
Offers a wide variety of outdoor adventure and team building programmes as well as adventure and fitness packages for leisure and training.

Outdoor Ed Venture
Outdoor Ed Venture is based at the top of the Tawe Valley and operates mainly in the Brecon Beacons National Park and Gower Peninsular areas. The local environment provides a rich resource for you to experience the full range of adventure activities.

Outposts Ltd
Outposts Outdoor Adventure Specialists design progressive activity programmes that are inspiring, fun and accomplish our client’s aims.

Tregoyd Mountain Riders
Horse Riding, Pony Trekking and Riding lessons on the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Tregoyd Riding Centre is fully accredited and approved by the BHS, WTRA, AALA, Powys County Council and Visit Wales. Friendly, helpful and experienced staff with BHS or WTRA qualifications. Accommodation available at our Cadarn bunkhouse.

Wilderness Wales
Walks and backpacking trips in the wilds of Wales.

Other Sites of Interest

Wales

Bestwalks.com
the most comprehensive resource on the net for books on walking in the Brecon Beacons and throughout the UK

Brechfa Forest: Fantastic area between the Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire Coast Nationals Parks. Great for Mountain Biking, walking etc.

Brecon Beacons Self Guided Walks
This is a listing of suggested walks within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Each walk contains detailed instructions and the route is indicated on an appropriate map. Grid references shown might be of use to GPS users.

Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.

Brecon Beacons On Line Guide
Brecon Beacons information centre and online guide book.

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team is an emergency service staffed entirely by volunteers and funded by donation. They operate principally in mid Wales, working from the Brecon Beacons National Park north to Plynlimon, from the Welsh borderland westward, through mid Wales, to the Ceredigion coast.

CTC Cymru Cycling in North Wales (and everywhere else)

Fforest Fawr Geopark You’ll find fantastic waterfalls, amazing caves and the highest mountains in southern Britain.

Geo Mon Anglesey (Môn) is the largest of the Welsh islands, situated in the north west corner of Wales. Explore and discover this outstanding geo-heritage, which the island derives its local and regional distinctiveness and character.

Leaping Stiles - dedicated to encouraging you to enjoy the wonderful walking in Mid Wales. The site has a selection of excellent walks to enable you to fully experience this unique area.

Llandysul Everything you need to know about Llandysul, Pembrokeshire

Mountain Biking Wales
The Welsh mountain biking centres vary from forestry trail networks to alpine style towns.

Mountain Rescue England & Wales Saving Lives in wild and remote places.

Walesindex.co.uk
A website cross-referencing other Welsh websites, this is the site to find almost anything Welsh.

UK

Boys Brigade
News, online resources, national activities.

Country Lovers
One-stop information shop when visiting, living or working in Britain's Countryside.

Factivities
A comprehensive directory hosting information on a wide variety of UK outdoor activities, from the tranquil to the extreme. Great ideas can be found for days out, adventure holidays, stag and hen weekends and corporate events.

GuideMeGreen
A growing resource for the ethically and environmentally conscious shopper that cares about what they eat and what they buy.

National Express - Go by coach.

National Rail UK Rail timetables, bookings etc.

SafeTravel
The SafeTravel site contains over 90 articles all written by a team of experts, and gives advice on all types of safety issues both in Britain and abroad. Well worth a browse before you travel.

Sustrans
The the sustainable transport charity that works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.

Walk Links
Walkers! This is The Interactive Walking Site for you! Whether you go hill walking, rambling or hiking, we have the information to keep you on your feet!

Hostels/Bunkhouses

Bunkhouses in Wales
Brilliant Bunkhouse Accommodation. The best value accommodation set in stunning locations in the Brecon Beacoms and throughout Wales.

Backpackers.co.uk
The Complete UK Guide to backpacking hostels & budget accommodation.

Hostels Europe
Directory to Independent Hostels in all locations in Europe.

Independent Backpackers Hostels Scotland
An association of over 100 independent hostels throughout Scotland, stretching from Galloway in the remote south-west via Edinburgh and Glasgow to Orkney in the north and the Outer Hebrides in the far west.

Independent Hostel Guide (IHG)
Lists over 300 truly independent bunkhouses, hostels and backpackers accommodation.

Train Lodge
Are a budget accommodation and entertainment establishment, situated in the city centre of Cape Town, South Africa. It consists of 10 vintage railway coaches that have been shunted into place.