Ant, everything looks so nice and green (over here the snow is still melting and today we are getting a surprise March 10 or 15cms.....)
How long did it take to get from Birmingham to where you went. I ask because my sister lives in Aberystwyth and Im curious to your travelling time. I had never thought of taking my bike if I ever visited, but your post makes me wonder....I know its bloody hilly around her neck of the woods, so I would hazard a good 3 or 4 days to get there from Birm. I seem to remember its about a 3 or 4 hour train ride from Aber to Birm.
cheers