North Wales inspiration
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I have 3 days booked off to get some miles in with a mate and we are settled on Wales. The latter half of the trip is sorted around Brecon and Aberystwyth, but the other half is yet to be determined. He lives in Stafford and I live in Northamptonshire so we are meeting somewhere around Birmingham... North Wales seems like a reasonable direction to head in for the first day. Any recommendations?
Evo triangle area to the east of Snowdonia and around Lynn Brenig (B4501) then down towards Pentrefoleas to Betws y Coed for lunch at the station. Then A5 west past Lynn Ogwen and then head back via Llanberis and Capel Curig into Betws then head south A470 Crimea down to Blaneau and Dolgellau and Machynlleth. Sets you up for day 2 then.
Horseshoe Pass - Ponderosa Cafe. Normally loads of bikes and a good place to eat.
Betws y Coed to Beddgelert, then to Portmadoc, Harlech, Barmouth, Bala, Evo Triangle (watch out for camera van)
Anywhere around Snowdonia - loads of good roads and not too much traffic at this time of year.
Stay away from Rhyl & Wrexham!
Betws y Coed to Beddgelert, then to Portmadoc, Harlech, Barmouth, Bala, Evo Triangle (watch out for camera van)
Anywhere around Snowdonia - loads of good roads and not too much traffic at this time of year.
Stay away from Rhyl & Wrexham!
welsh blackbird said:
Horseshoe Pass - Ponderosa Cafe. Normally loads of bikes and a good place to eat.
Betws y Coed to Beddgelert, then to Portmadoc, Harlech, Barmouth, Bala, Evo Triangle (watch out for camera van)
Anywhere around Snowdonia - loads of good roads and not too much traffic at this time of year.
Stay away from Rhyl & Wrexham!
“Not too much traffic at this time of year!”. Having a laugh!, it is still Easter Holidays (most outside Wales have the two weeks after Easter.Betws y Coed to Beddgelert, then to Portmadoc, Harlech, Barmouth, Bala, Evo Triangle (watch out for camera van)
Anywhere around Snowdonia - loads of good roads and not too much traffic at this time of year.
Stay away from Rhyl & Wrexham!
The so-called Evo Triangle has a high police profile lately.
I'm in Chester so head that way most weekends in the Summer.
Evo triangle at the weekends now has camera vans and daily patrols by unmarked police cars (3 series normally). Although it's a great road it's becoming less enjoyable coming round blind corners to see if there's something wating for you.
Another great route we do is from the A5 at Corwen take the a494 towards Bala, then just before you get to Bala take a right on the A4212 it takes you round another lake Afon Trywerwyn, then take a right on the B4391 (which is a great road, like a mini evo without any police), then follow it in to Ffestiniog take a right on to the A470 and follow it through Blaenau Festiniog and in to Betws Y Coed. Stop at the shops in the middle by the carpark where there's a cafe and chippy etc.
Then head out of Betws y Coed on the A5 towards Capel Curig, take a left at Capel Curig on the A4086 then take a right towards Snowdon up the Llanberris Pass, follow it all the way to Caernarfon or take the shortcut that leads to Waunfawr, down the A4085 to Beddgellert and then back up to Capel Curig.
I wouldn't bother with the Horse Shoe Pass / Ponderosa unless your passing, overrated.
Evo triangle at the weekends now has camera vans and daily patrols by unmarked police cars (3 series normally). Although it's a great road it's becoming less enjoyable coming round blind corners to see if there's something wating for you.
Another great route we do is from the A5 at Corwen take the a494 towards Bala, then just before you get to Bala take a right on the A4212 it takes you round another lake Afon Trywerwyn, then take a right on the B4391 (which is a great road, like a mini evo without any police), then follow it in to Ffestiniog take a right on to the A470 and follow it through Blaenau Festiniog and in to Betws Y Coed. Stop at the shops in the middle by the carpark where there's a cafe and chippy etc.
Then head out of Betws y Coed on the A5 towards Capel Curig, take a left at Capel Curig on the A4086 then take a right towards Snowdon up the Llanberris Pass, follow it all the way to Caernarfon or take the shortcut that leads to Waunfawr, down the A4085 to Beddgellert and then back up to Capel Curig.
I wouldn't bother with the Horse Shoe Pass / Ponderosa unless your passing, overrated.
Due to easter you may struggle with any of those roads. Not sure if you've already gone or not.
But anyway, head to mid to south wales instead.
via the a470, a44, b4343, a4120 and a487 and then return.
The bit around Devils bridge (a44 leading to b4343) is great. Not much traffic (just come back). No cameras and very little police presence - don't think i've ever seen a police car around that way. Its very under the radar.
Drive safe and have a great time wherever you go.
But anyway, head to mid to south wales instead.
via the a470, a44, b4343, a4120 and a487 and then return.
The bit around Devils bridge (a44 leading to b4343) is great. Not much traffic (just come back). No cameras and very little police presence - don't think i've ever seen a police car around that way. Its very under the radar.
Drive safe and have a great time wherever you go.
I'm doing this end of the month with a few mates - first ride out! Going from swansea, booked fri/sat night in Aberystwyth. Travel up first day, taking in black mountains, across to A479 then up centre of wales, taking in Elan village lakes. second day all around snowdonia, back to aber. Day 3 down West coast to Aberporth see some family before heading across to Swansea.
Just need good weather now - and will take in some of the suggestions above!
Just need good weather now - and will take in some of the suggestions above!
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