Best roads in Wales? (and places to stay)

[Adrien2207]

Hi Phers,

Planning our Wales Weekender 2019 and wanted your opinions on the below itinerary. I tried to mix A- and B-roads as well as the usual scenic single tracks (e.g. Abergwesyn).

Any views, any roads missing or suggestions? (and if anyone has any recommendation re. restaurants and hotels, am keen too

• DAY 1* = Bridgend > Treorchy > A4069 > Old Military rd to Tirabad > Abergwesyn > Elan Valley > Devil's Bridge > A44 > B4518

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Bryncethin/Treorch...

• DAY 2* = Snowdonia... This one is a bit of a left-field itinerary. I included the usual suspects like B4391, Llanberis pass and A470, but am slightly unsure about the bits East of Snowdonia (e.g. B5113 - A544 - are these any good?). Am in 2 minds about the EVO Triangle.. I know they are great roads, but often controlled!! Any views?

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Ty'n+y+Cornel+Hote...

• DAY 3* = back South via B4518 > Builth Wells B4520 > B4560

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Bala/Machynlleth/L...

Many thanks!

[Adrien2207]

Many thanks! Will add to the plan.

Would you have any recommendations re. Accommodation or restaurants?

[Adrien2207]

Byker28i said:

Evo triangle is filled with police most weekends

Indeed.. that's my concern. I have included an "alternative" with the B5113 - A544 - But are these any good? (I am conscious those will not be as good as the EVO roads... but at least will be less "busy").

[Adrien2207]

s70rmp said:

This is a great place, really nice rooms and excellent food

http://www.crossfoxes.co.uk/

Brithdir, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2SG

Thanks for the recommendation! I have heard of it but never been.

[Adrien2207]

Thanks for the recommendation! B5105 looks like a good alternative to the EVO T... does anybody know any others in the area?

Will be in there on a Saturday in June so the EVO Triangle is likely to be heavily "patrolled"... spoils the fun...

[Adrien2207]

Thanks all for the suggestions!

@Claude455 - No worries at all!

FYI below is our updated Day 1

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/The+Bear+Hotel,+Hi...

Re. your routes - I would maybe...:
- add a run around the reservoirs of Elan Valley
- On the way back include the B4520 / B4519 south of Builth Wells

Let me know your feedback once you've done it!

[Adrien2207]

Claude455 said:

Cheers Kewy (and all), I've done the A4069 a few times in the past, and while there's no denying it's an absolute belter of a road, the speed limit puts me off a little as does the profile it gets as a road that's policed by marked and unmarked vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

As for the discussion around south, mid and north Wales, of course that's down to personal preference and what vehicle you're in but my votes go firmly to north and mid Wales, with special mentions for the B4391 east from Ffestiniog, all the way to Penybontfawr and beyond, and the route from Machynlleth south-east to Llanidloes (which I've heard is better in the opposite direction - I'll let you know at the end of March). The Llanberis Pass never fails to impress with the scenery, but I've never been able to time it right and get a decent run without being stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle. One day...

100% agree! I also drove the A4069 last time I visited Wales, but the 40mph speed limit and extra "attention" kinda dampen the fun... Same comment re. EVO Triangle. Totally agree they are cracking roads, but victims of their popularity..

This year am looking forward to the old Military Rd to Tirabad which looks good + Llanidloes > Machynlleth (which I did in the pouring rain in a Caterham last time..)... not forgetting the Rhayader > Devils Staircase and B4391

[Adrien2207]

Thanks. That is good to know as we will show up with 6 cars!

[Adrien2207]

Thanks all for the recommendations!