The event takes place in the stunning countryside of Wales and England along the Heart Of Wales Line trail, finishing at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in the small market town of Craven Arms, SY7 9RS. Craven Arms is known as the gateway to the Marches and is a key transport hub with a railway station on the Welsh Marches Line.
By Road:
Craven Arms (the finish point and where cars should be parked) is situated on the A49 trunk road which runs from Warrington, through Shrewsbury and Hereford to Ross-on-Wye. From Birmingham, head west on the A456 through Kidderminster to Ludlow and head north on the A49. From the M5 leave at junction 3 and continue on the A456 through Kidderminster to Ludlow and head north on the A49
The Lakeside cafe, Princes Ave, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5HU is located just off of Princes Avenue on the north west shore of Llandrindodd Lake, about a 10 minute walk from Llandridod railway station. From Newton head south on the A483 to Crossgates. From Rhayader head East on the A44 to Crossgates. From Leominster head West on the A44 to Crossgates. From Crossgates head south on the A483 to Llandrindod Wells. From Builth Wells head north on the A483 to Llandrindod Wells.
The Knucklas Community Centre, Glyndwr, knightonLD7 1RR, is situated west of Knighton. From Knighton take the the B4355 about 2 miles towards Newtown, and turn left into the village. From Newtown and about 6 miles after Beguildy turn right into the village (there is a second turn if you miss the first as many people do – see directions from Knighton above). Keep to your left over the stream bridge and just after the pub turn right into Glyndwr then follow signs for the Community Centre, recycling, and railway station. The site is in front of you as you turn past the station access.
St Mary's, Primary School, Bucknell is located slightly north and west of Bucknell railway station. From Ludlow follow the A49 West to Bromfield, turn left to Leintwardine and follow the A4413 through Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan. Shortly after Brampton Bryan turn right on the B4367 to Bucknell. From Craven Arms follow the A49 West to Bromfield, turn lright to Leintwardine and follow the A4413 through Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan. Shortly after Brampton Bryan turn right on the B4367 to Bucknell.
Parking:
Parking at the finish in Craven Arms is available for all three distances at the Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS. This is a voluntary contribution system (please see notices when arriving there). It is then up to you to make your way to the start line in plenty of time for registration, if you park here. We encourage you to use public transport. Transport For Wales train runs trains from Craven Arms to the various start points (see train times)
If you wish to drive to, and park at the start point, then it is up to you to arrange transport back here after your race has finished.
There is no organised transport from Craven Arms back to your start point after the race.
By train and bus:
Craven Arms to Llandrindod train service information can be found here:
Craven Arms to Llandrindod Wells bus service information can be found here: