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Steam & Cruise - Heart of Wales

Spend 4 nights at the Metropole Hotel, located in the historic spa town of Llandrindod Wells. This tour includes a return journey on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, a Brecon Canal Cruise, a visit to the National Cycle Museum, free time in Brecon, and a scenic drive to the Elan Valley.

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Included:

4 Nights Half Board
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Return Journey)
Brecon Canal Cruise
Free time in Brecon
Visit to the National Cycle Museum
Scenic drive to the Elan Valley with a visit to the Dams Visitor Centre

Day 1- Sunday:

We depart Kent this morning and head to Llandrindod Wells, for our 4 night stay.

Day 2 - Monday:

This morning, we begin with a drive to the Elan Valley and the Dams Visitor Centre. We return to Llandrindod Wells in time to obtain lunch in the town before our afternoon outing. Later on, we visit the National Cycle Museum in Llandrindod Wells and Journey through the lanes of cycle history. See bicycles from 1818, such as the Hobby Horse, Boneshakers and Penny Farthings, up to the most modern carbon fibre machines of today.

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Day 3 - Tuesday:

An early start as we have a full-day excursion to Aberystwyth and the Vale of Rheidol Railway. We catch the morning train along the former Great Western line to Devil’s Bridge. This was the last route to operate steam trains for British Rail before private ownership in 1989. A short walk from the terminus brings you to the spectacular Mynach Falls. We take a break at Devil’s Bridge and have time for refreshments before we catch the return train to Aberystwyth.

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Day 4 - Wednesday:

Today we journey through the beautiful and diverse scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with free time to explore the medieval Brecon and a relaxing cruise on the historical Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.

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Day 5 - Thursday:

Sadly, it’s time to head home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells

The Metropole Hotel is in the centre of the historic spa town of Llandrindod Wells, in the beautiful ‘Heart of Wales’, a delightful town with Victorian canopied streets, delicate wrought ironwork and ornamental parks. Hotel facilities include indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and gym. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bluebell Hill Commuter St	Bluebell Hill Commuter Stop CAR PARK CLOSED * * NO PARKING**
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Casinos	Rochester Opposite Casinos Bus Stop
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets