q-rover Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Anyone willing to show a group of vikings the beaty of SW. Any hints or tips on campsites or B+B capable of catering for about 5 vehicles with occupants? We are planniing on coming over the weekend before easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Should be possible to organise something. How long do you have? What do you want to see whilst there? What type of driving? i.e. is scratches or minor dents ok? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Most of us have shiny P38 RR's. Just some nice Welsh countryside via some greenlanes. The only ones i know of are Strata Florida, Sarn Helen, The Gap. We would be over for the weekend, arriving friday eve. leaving monday. As always, it would be nicest to avoid damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 The Gap is closed at this time of year. Sarn Helen is reasonably non-scratchy but it isn't south Wales - it's just south of snowdonia. If you're heading up that way there's Happy Valley and a few less well known lanes still open round there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Most of us have shiny P38 RR's.Just some nice Welsh countryside via some greenlanes. The only ones i know of are Strata Florida, Sarn Helen, The Gap. We would be over for the weekend, arriving friday eve. leaving monday. As always, it would be nicest to avoid damage. Gap will be open in March when you are going and is ok to drive for stock P38's. One of your team should take a set of waffles to get up or down the rock steps. The southern part of Sarn Helen towards 7 sisters has a seasonal TRO (summer) and strictly shouldn't be driven, but you can drive up to that point (most locals tend to ignore TRO). Strata Florida is good for your vehicles, just drive with caution if there has been lots of rain. There's plenty of good lanes than can be non damaging and non scratchy to drive with good scenic views. There's a number of good lanes in and around the Brechfa Forest to the west of Llandovery. Lots of choice for B&B's, Pubs and campsites. March can still be cold in Wales for camping, but I suppose you Vikings will be ok Good bases Brecon or Llandovery with plenty of accomodation choices, supermarkets, fuel and places to eat out/get a warm beer etc. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Cheers Steve, for the tips. Which maps would be best to get hold of to show `The Gap´ and Strata Florida? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Cheers Steve, for the tips.Which maps would be best to get hold of to show `The Gap´ and Strata Florida? maps 160,146,147 and if you want east of Brecon, 161 are best. Maybe a Forum laning weekend can be arranged for the same weekend. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Gap will be open in March when you are going Oops...missed that bit I just looked up Sarn Helen, too - I didn't realise it ran all the way from Betwys-y-Coed to Camarthen (the original roman road, not drivable green lane). I take it there are drivable sections in the Brecon Beacons, then? maps 160,146,147 and if you want east of Brecon, 161 are best. Maybe a Forum laning weekend can be arranged for the same weekend. That sounds like an excellent idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 maps 160,146,147 and if you want east of Brecon, 161 are best. Maybe a Forum laning weekend can be arranged for the same weekend.Cheers Steve Sounds like a great idea. Would be really nice to have the company of forum members that know the routes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Pointy Thing Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 maps 160,146,147 and if you want east of Brecon, 161 are best. Maybe a Forum laning weekend can be arranged for the same weekend.Cheers Steve ooooo sounds like a great idea....I'll come along if I may? Cheers SPT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 What are the dates of the weekend you'll be over and we can start a new post for a forum greenlane event. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Pointy Thing Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Good work Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 Will know for definate tonight, as we are all getting together to try and organize the trip. So will post up tommorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Arriving Newcastle (ferry port) March 14, leaving again monday 17th to Leeds area. So a full days driving Saturday and Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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