Driving roads SOUTH Wales

[RB Will]

Hello all. I am heading into the valleys this weekend for a mates wedding. Are there any good driving roads or places to see near Blackwood, Gwent (NP12 0AG)?

Thanks

[GingerWizard]

Elan valley. Set Tom tom to guide you there, roads are great.

[ewenm]

Most of the roads North of the Head of the Valleys road are fun. The B4560 is particularly good but watch out for sheep.

[Chris71]

The Beacons are the way forward.

The B4560 is good, but plenty of crests to keep you on your toes in a low car. The A4059 and A4069 (the 'Evo hairpin' road) are very good. If you're coming from Bristol the B4235 from Chepstow is superb. Also some good roads in the Valleys.

ETA the latter part of this might be of interest: http://chriscarblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/run-to-hi...

Edited by Chris71 on Thursday 13th August 14:18

[Jamz]

There's the Black Mountain Pass:
http://www.drivingroads.co.uk/product_info.php?cPa...

Used on TopGear to do some shoots in cars

Further North there is the Evo Triangle

And some others here: http://www.drivingroads.co.uk/index.php?cPath=29

[agent006]

Jamz said:

There's the Black Mountain Pass:
http://www.drivingroads.co.uk/product_info.php?cPa...

Camera Van on this last week when i used it. Luckily he drove past me when i was stopped having lunch so had warning.

Struck me that it would be better driven north south rather than south north like i did.

[RB Will]

I think I will give that one a go as its relatively close to where we are staying and looks good for photos.
I will keep an eye out for scameras and sheep?
Thanks all.

[Chris71]

agent006 said:

Struck me that it would be better driven north south rather than south north like i did.

Can't remember which way it was (I think it was north south like you say) but I found it was much better in one direction. Basically you want to be travelling uphill to the famous hairpin! That means the first bit is quite leafy lush countryside and both the road and the surroundings get more dramatic as you head out. Just be aware that there are some interesting cambers at the top and my TVR didn't like the surface at the far end one bit.

The A4059 is so close (to the 4069) you might as well give that a go too. It's a lot more open and potentially a lot quicker. There weren't any scameras around in February though!

[Jamz]

You could always do it one way then come back and do it the other

[RB Will]

I'm back now. I did it both ways and must say it is very nice up there.
Thanks for the recommendation. I have a load of nice pics too.
I didn't fancy going particularly quickly with all the sheep and horses/ponys wandering in the road.

[SimonV8ster]

I'm just back too !! 3 days driving around Wales (north and south) what a great weekend !! I've made a note of some of the roads I liked the best so will post them later.............