SO2909272392 Begin at Knighton railway station and head out westward on a minor road to Knucklas/Cnwclas.

SO2475874490 A steep, small road and the first push of the day is immediately followed by downhill to a small road to reach an easy-to-miss bridleway on the left.

SO2449175753 A steep uphill push is rewarded with miles of fantastic riding on an undulating grassy mountain ridge with magnificent views.

SO0977778146 The road crossing at Llanbadarn Fynydd has a shop 60m on the right (not easily seen when on route). A ford crossing, hill and small road reach a right turn onto a bridleway.

SO0470276716 Take the bridleway (or forestry track) that gains some great single track that drops down to lowland riding and then up to a small serve-yourself-cafe at Bwlch-y-Sarnau (cash needed - this facility is provided by the tiny community primarily for mountain bikers passing through)

SO0295874601 The gravel track out of the hamlet quickly reaches the final highpoint of the day.

SO0173772811 A long downhill ride on country lanes leads to the centre of Rhayader, and the finish of day 1.

SN9709667974 Head to your accommodation or campsite