A fast London escape

London - Abergavenny

Country

UK

Region

England

Distance

340km

Time

2 days

Elevation

3060hm

Difficulty

Hard

Contributor

Charlie O.

Short Description

Embark on a thrilling two-day cycling journey from London to Abergavenny, with a charming stopover in Swindon. Day one unfolds with iconic landmarks of London giving way to quaint villages. Swindon offers a blend of industrial heritage and green spaces, highlighted by the Steam Museum. Day two takes you through picturesque Cricklade and the scenic Cotswolds, with a pause in Burford’s medieval beauty. As the Brecon Beacons loom on the horizon, Abergavenny welcomes with Welsh hospitality, marking the end of an unforgettable adventure through diverse landscapes and cultural treasures.

Route overview

Insights

Adjustability route

Easy to adjust

Recommended time of year

March to October

Anything to consider?

It's quite hilly

Travel to start

Train

Travel from finish

Train

Highlights

Brecon Beacons

Food

Easy to get

Road Surface

Mostly good
Reommended Bike Type

Recommended Bike Type

Road bike
Stage

Stage

Travel to start

London

Stop

Swindon

Distance

175km

Elevation

1350hm

Stage

Stage

Travel to start

Swindon

Stop

Abergavenny

Distance

165km

Elevation

1710hm