The B4518 running from Llanbrynmair down to Rhayader is one of those Mid Wales roads that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. It cuts through open moorland and forestry, past the Clywedog reservoir, with barely a village to slow you down along the way. Wide, sweeping sections give way to Read more
If you’re riding the A5 between Shrewsbury and Oswestry, do yourself a favour and peel off onto the B4396/B4391 towards Bala. It’s a proper stretch of road: tight, twisty, and threaded through some of the best scenery this corner of Wales has to offer. From Bala, carry on towards Ffestiniog Read more
Take the A4233 from Aberdare to Maerdy and you’re in for a treat. It’s a very short road, just 5 miles, but it’s packed with some great switchback corners that make every one of those miles count. There’s no time to settle into a rhythm on this one. The road Read more
The B4246 from Blaenavon to Abergavenny is only around 6 miles long but as you come out of Blaenavon the road winds uphill, before a great view of the Black Mountains unfolds in the distance. From here, it’s a sharp descent through woodland and some crazy hairpins before arriving at the outskirts Read more
Simply start from Newtown and follow the signposts for the A483 towards Llandrindod Wells. From here you’ve got over 23 miles of what could be one of the best motorcycle roads in the whole country. When you reach the island at the junction with the A44, you can turn left Read more
Starting from traffic lights on the junction of the A40/A466 in Monmouth turn right onto the A466 sign posted Chepstow This is a lovely twisty road that hugs the River Wye on the Wales/England border and passes the beautiful village of Tintern and it’s famous abbey are well worth a Read more
Starting from the A40/A49 roundabout near Ross-on-Wye, head along the A49 for just over a mile towards Peterstow. When you reach Peterstow, turn left onto the B4521 and follow this road all the way to Abergavenny. It’s a route that carries you from the Herefordshire countryside into Wales, with the Read more
Starting from Dolgellau, follow the A470 towards Barmouth, but after about a mile turn right onto the A494 to Bala. After Bala, turn left onto the A4212. This is a great road that has you winding past a picturesque landscape of forests and a lake. After 18 miles or so, Read more
Starting from just west of Llandovery with the junction of the A40 is the fantastic A482 into Lampeter
Taking the A4069 from Llangadog to Brynamman guides you through the open countryside of the Black Mountain Pass. The views along this road are outstanding but you must keep your eyes open for the tight bends and stray sheep. If you’re ever in the area you MUST give this road Read more