Machynlleth to Montgomery

 Started off in drizzle which became more relentless rain.  A lot of climbing up to 17% and long inclines which necessitated some walking. Stunning scenery  marred by poor visibility. Took a hour over lunch hoping weather would ease but the rain just became more persistent. Cycle travel.comwas a bit of a disaster at least in my hands going through Newtown and in the end I used A roads to get me going in the right direction. Arrived in Montgomery around 17.30. An interesting and historic little town in an important strategic position on a River Severn crossing on the Anglo Welsh Border.