North Wales -good spots - MBClub UK

st4 · 31-05-2012, 07:48 PM

Folks,

The hog is off on his annual week camping holiday with his mate and we;cew picked North Wales.

Both of us love driving and photography and are not adverse to some hill walking.

Things for us to do

1. Drive the Evo Triangle, are there any other note worth roads.
2. Snowdon, part of me wants to climb up, but there is a steam train, that looks interesting and fun.
3. Portmerrion Bay/Harbour....

Anything in Mid wales worth seeing, not adverse to a schelp in the car....

Any pointers appreciated.

Ta

Steve

bolide · 31-05-2012, 07:59 PM

Everywhere is a schlep in Wales... there will be caravanners & tourists everywhere!

Portmeirion is great

My usual route back from Anglesey to London was across Snowdonia via Menai Bridge, Llanberis, Beddgelert, Penrynhdeudrath, past Trawsfynnyd (Atomkraft Nien Danke!), Dolgellau, Llanfihangel, Llanfyllin then Welshpool, Church Stoke & Craven Arms

The best bit is in & out of Llanfyllin. The best car is something small & viciously fast like my old GTi Engineering Golf GTi Mk I

Nick Froome

st4 · 31-05-2012, 08:08 PM

James will be in a Mk V GTi Golf. Me in the Blistein equipped shed.

Cheers, Portmeirion is a definate.

A210AMG · 31-05-2012, 08:10 PM

I agree Portmeirion is good, if slightly odd.

Been up snowdon years ago (walked not the train) great views but if its a nice day prepare for it to be very busy.

Watch your speed, watch your speed then watch it again, ooh and then double check your speed, the welsh Police seem to like waiting just at the end of national speed limit zones where it looks like your still in a national limit (still open fields and lots of sheep) but its actually a 40 zone.

Mozzer · 31-05-2012, 08:11 PM

Trawsfynydd power station is worth a visit once.

Llechwedd slate mine is well put together.

The chippy in Barmouth is fantastic and try the ice cream parlour at the end of Barmouth beach.

Nice part of the world, but ARAF should be translated as STOP not SLOW, some of the bends are terrifying unless you know them.

Mozzer · 31-05-2012, 08:13 PM

Oh and the train up Snowdon you can get from Llanberis - much more civilised way of arriving at the summit, than sweaty with a rucksack on your back.

TDE1 · 31-05-2012, 08:14 PM

Dad was from Bala. There's a great big lake there, and the people are lovely but can't help much with the roads I'm afraid. Looking forward to any pics you may post though.
We only went there a couple of times (Dad had more sad memories of the place than happy ones).

Before he died, Dad told me he shot a German airman with his .22, who's plane had got lost after a bombing raid over the midlands, and crash-landed near Bala. He was a good story teller, me Dad, but insisted that the man recovered, married a local girl, and was still alive when he last enquired.

Anyway, it's a lovely corner of the world. Have a great time!

Mozzer · 31-05-2012, 08:15 PM

Finally, if you are a Prisoner fan, as already suggested Port Meirion is worth a trip and they do zorbing down on the estuary now

st4 · 31-05-2012, 08:15 PM

Keep 'em coming chaps. I'll email this thread to my mate and we can chat about what to do....

Dieselman · 31-05-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by st4

I'll email this thread to my mate and we can chat about what to do....

A few sheep...

st4 · 31-05-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselman

A few sheep...

I love lamb chops

corned · 31-05-2012, 08:42 PM

A5 between Betws-y-Coed and Bangor - down the Nant Francon valley is spectacular, as is the scenery.

The Pass of Llanberis (A4086) is also worth the trip out.

One of my favourite places is Lake Vyrnwy:

I also recommend the Vale of Rheidol narrow-gauge railway - from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge. Very scenic, but a tad bone-jarring!

st4 · 31-05-2012, 08:43 PM

Liking that photo Keith....

corned · 31-05-2012, 08:48 PM

Thought that might tempt you.

Vyrnwy and Bala are not far apart - best to do both!

AANDYY · 31-05-2012, 08:54 PM

Llandudno is nice

31-05-2012, 07:48 PM	#1
st4 Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	North Wales -good spots Folks, The hog is off on his annual week camping holiday with his mate and we;cew picked North Wales. Both of us love driving and photography and are not adverse to some hill walking. Things for us to do 1. Drive the Evo Triangle, are there any other note worth roads. 2. Snowdon, part of me wants to climb up, but there is a steam train, that looks interesting and fun. 3. Portmerrion Bay/Harbour.... Anything in Mid wales worth seeing, not adverse to a schelp in the car.... Any pointers appreciated. Ta Steve

31-05-2012, 08:42 PM	#12
corned Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Car: car Posts: 3,818	Roads: A5 between Betws-y-Coed and Bangor - down the Nant Francon valley is spectacular, as is the scenery. The Pass of Llanberis (A4086) is also worth the trip out. One of my favourite places is Lake Vyrnwy: I also recommend the Vale of Rheidol narrow-gauge railway - from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge. Very scenic, but a tad bone-jarring! Last edited by corned; 31-05-2012 at 08:44 PM.

31-05-2012, 07:59 PM	#2
bolide Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brighton Car: BMW E39 525 Diesel Touring Posts: 3,038	Everywhere is a schlep in Wales... there will be caravanners & tourists everywhere! Portmeirion is great My usual route back from Anglesey to London was across Snowdonia via Menai Bridge, Llanberis, Beddgelert, Penrynhdeudrath, past Trawsfynnyd (Atomkraft Nien Danke!), Dolgellau, Llanfihangel, Llanfyllin then Welshpool, Church Stoke & Craven Arms The best bit is in & out of Llanfyllin. The best car is something small & viciously fast like my old GTi Engineering Golf GTi Mk I Nick Froome

31-05-2012, 08:08 PM	#3
st4 Banned Threadstarter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	James will be in a Mk V GTi Golf. Me in the Blistein equipped shed. Cheers, Portmeirion is a definate.

31-05-2012, 08:10 PM	#4
A210AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 8,226	I agree Portmeirion is good, if slightly odd. Been up snowdon years ago (walked not the train) great views but if its a nice day prepare for it to be very busy. Watch your speed, watch your speed then watch it again, ooh and then double check your speed, the welsh Police seem to like waiting just at the end of national speed limit zones where it looks like your still in a national limit (still open fields and lots of sheep) but its actually a 40 zone.

31-05-2012, 08:11 PM	#5
Mozzer Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Car: A5 3.0 TDi Quattro and Ford S-Max Titanium Posts: 414	Trawsfynydd power station is worth a visit once. Llechwedd slate mine is well put together. The chippy in Barmouth is fantastic and try the ice cream parlour at the end of Barmouth beach. Nice part of the world, but ARAF should be translated as STOP not SLOW, some of the bends are terrifying unless you know them.

31-05-2012, 08:13 PM	#6
Mozzer Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Car: A5 3.0 TDi Quattro and Ford S-Max Titanium Posts: 414	Oh and the train up Snowdon you can get from Llanberis - much more civilised way of arriving at the summit, than sweaty with a rucksack on your back.

31-05-2012, 08:14 PM	#7
TDE1 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2011 Car: .. Posts: 960	Dad was from Bala. There's a great big lake there, and the people are lovely but can't help much with the roads I'm afraid. Looking forward to any pics you may post though. We only went there a couple of times (Dad had more sad memories of the place than happy ones). Before he died, Dad told me he shot a German airman with his .22, who's plane had got lost after a bombing raid over the midlands, and crash-landed near Bala. He was a good story teller, me Dad, but insisted that the man recovered, married a local girl, and was still alive when he last enquired. Anyway, it's a lovely corner of the world. Have a great time!

31-05-2012, 08:15 PM	#8
Mozzer Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Car: A5 3.0 TDi Quattro and Ford S-Max Titanium Posts: 414	Finally, if you are a Prisoner fan, as already suggested Port Meirion is worth a trip and they do zorbing down on the estuary now

31-05-2012, 08:43 PM	#13
st4 Banned Threadstarter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	Liking that photo Keith....

31-05-2012, 08:48 PM	#14
corned Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Car: car Posts: 3,818	Thought that might tempt you. Vyrnwy and Bala are not far apart - best to do both!

31-05-2012, 08:54 PM	#15
AANDYY Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blackpool Car: E300DT-W210-1997-Elegance-Azurite Metalic Blue. (Don't mention the rust, LOL) Running on WVO. 50k m Posts: 958	Llandudno is nice

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