Kingster Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 I’ll be on a week's holiday with my brother in Wales from 9th-16th. I’ll be trailering the Westy down and my brother will be on his bmw s1000r. We’ll be based near Painscastle so looking for routes and tips. Also would be a great opportunity to meet up with any of the local members who may be nearby for a run out. 1 Quote
Nic Chase (NICO) - Shropshire & Mid-Wales AO Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 Chris contact Jeff the joiner. He is an expert on routes in that area. We followed him for days taking part in the Y Draig Goch. You will enjoy the driving. Some great driving round the Elan Valley, and a cracking tea room. 2 Quote
jeff the joiner Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Nic (NICO) - Shropshire and Mid-Wales AO said: Chris contact Jeff the joiner. He is an expert on routes in that area. We followed him for days taking part in the Y Draig Goch. You will enjoy the driving. Some great driving round the Elan Valley, and a cracking tea room. Thanks for the kind words Nic. Hi Chis I will post up some routes tomorrow but as Nic said you have got to do The Elan Valley. Jeff 1 Quote
Quinten Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 Back in my Skoda days we did a couple of days in Wales and our itinerary was https://www.dropbox.com/s/7p1yodkrax6wzl2/Briskoda Welsh Tour 2003.pdf?dl=0 One day I will do it again in the Westy... 1 Quote
Kingster Posted June 3, 2018 Author Posted June 3, 2018 2 hours ago, jeff the joiner said: Thanks for the kind words Nic. Hi Chis I will post up some routes tomorrow but as Nic said you have got to do The Elan Valley. Jeff Sounds good Jeff Quote
Kingster Posted June 3, 2018 Author Posted June 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Quinten Uijldert - Northants AO said: Back in my Skoda days we did a couple of days in Wales and our itinerary was https://www.dropbox.com/s/7p1yodkrax6wzl2/Briskoda Welsh Tour 2003.pdf?dl=0 One day I will do it again in the Westy... Spot on Quinten. Any of those routes particularity memorable? Quote
Ali and Gail Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 Elan Valley is a must and the Black mountain pass.The A4120 from the Elan valley to Aberystwyth is a cracker. Also the Mach loop if you have time. Enjoy Quote
Quinten Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 33 minutes ago, Chris King - Webmaster and Joint North East AO said: Spot on Quinten. Any of those routes particularity memorable? It was 15 years ago... I can't even remember my anniversary every year 1 Quote
CraigHew Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Ali and Gail said: Also the Mach loop Technically that's a low-flying military aircraft route through the valleys but the roads nearby are good too. Quote
Ali and Gail Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 28 minutes ago, CraigHew said: Technically that's a low-flying military aircraft route through the valleys but the roads nearby are good too. Dam, forgot I'm not in Royal Air Force any more so I have to drive most places now. Quote
Kingster Posted June 3, 2018 Author Posted June 3, 2018 All good info, anyone coming out to play? 1 Quote
TableLeg Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 I was working in Talgarth a few weeks ago. Really nice road from Talgarth A479 through to A40 Abergavenny. I see you're not far from Talgarth, I actually stayed in Glasbury which is even closer to where you are. Quote
CosKev Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 15 hours ago, Chris King - Webmaster and Joint North East AO said: All good info, anyone coming out to play? I'm off on Friday 15th,so hopefully myself and @CraigHew will sort something out 1 Quote
jeff the joiner Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 Hi Chris these are some of the routes we've been using over the last ten years. From Painscastle go up the A470 to Rhayader, B4518 to Elan Valley up to Devil's Bridge, there a nice cafe at the Rheidol Railway Station. Then go South on the B4343 through Tregaron then turn left onto the A482 to Pumsaint, then follow signs for Dolaucothi Gold Mines but keep going up to Llyn Brianne then left through Abergwesyn to Beulah back to Painscastle. You will do all that in one day. Painscastle to Hay-on-Wye then over the Black Mountain to Llanthony turn right at Stanton to Crickhowll then the B4558 through Llangynidr to Brecon. you could make a detour to Talybont Reservoir there a nice cafe there. From Brecon head up the B4520 then left onto the B4519 which will take you into the Military Training Ground at Mynydd Eppynt. You could then head to Beulah and go round Llyn Brianne the opposite way round, it is well worth do both ways, but keep left for Cynghordy Viaduct These two routes have some of the best open roads and scenic road that we have used over the last few years. Two photos of Elan Valley Jeff Jeff 1 1 Quote
Thrustyjust Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 Since when is 10 days enough notice to get out the house ? Oh ..................and edit......................... 15th is my wedding anniversary.................... thank the lord I didnt say yes then. Why I need reminding about the day I lost everything I worked for and to hear the chastity lock slam shut, I have no idea ................. 3 Quote
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