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bbwales - 7/10/08 at 10:55 AM

Hi,

I am thinking of organising a run around North Wales and prior to starting any work on it an looking to see what the take up would be. I am looking at making a weekend of it and think the program would look something like this:

1. Meet on the Friday night at a camp site fairly close to the Border and have a bit of a social gathering.
2. Saturday go for a drive stopping for lunch at a pub, the route I have considered is 240 miles. Followed by a BBQ on the night.
3. Short run on the Sunday with lunch again at a pub
4. Go Home

Do you think the route is too long at 240 miles?

Not really interested in the make of car just a get together for like minded people as the importance is that we have built or remodeled our cars.

I am looking at organising it for May 09 as we have better weather then or at least it has proved so over the last few years.

I will ensure that it doesnt conflict with any shows etc.

regards

Bob

Roman - 7/10/08 at 11:06 AM

I could well be interested. Keep us posted.

Russell - 7/10/08 at 11:22 AM

Ditto

liam.mccaffrey - 7/10/08 at 11:30 AM

me too, it wouldn't be in the 7 though but I don't suppose that matters

adithorp - 7/10/08 at 11:38 AM

Sounds good. 240 miles sound abit much though.

adrian

Thinking about it - 7/10/08 at 11:40 AM

Bob can't see mine being finnished by then. But who knows once I get the prop shaft!!!!
Can I come in the Saab as a back up and carry all the goodies vehicle?

locoboy - 7/10/08 at 12:32 PM

yes please!

Although 240 is a bit far really.

Maybe one long route with a couple of 'escape' routes for those that want to head back early for a beer!

bbwales - 7/10/08 at 12:39 PM

Thanks for all the positive response, I have taken your comments to heart and will change the route accordingly to reduce it to about 150 miles.

I will put details here as and when I get them.

I was thinking for the Friday night you bring your own beer/drinks and for the Saturday I will see if I can get an outdoors bar.

Regards

Bob

Paul TigerB6 - 7/10/08 at 01:47 PM

Trip over to Port Merrion (of The Prisoner fame) sounds like it might be a good idea via some suitable roads. I have cycled over there and back in the past so should be able to do it within the 150 mile range using some nice roads from the border area

[Edited on 7/10/08 by Paul TigerB6]

Russell - 7/10/08 at 02:49 PM

quote:

Trip over to Port Merrion (of The Prisoner fame) sounds like it might be a good idea via some suitable roads


Nice idea. My car's the right colours too!

MikeLR - 12/10/08 at 02:08 PM

Bob.
I,m up for it, but as said 240 miles seems a long drive in one day ! Do you have a route in mind ?
Regards
Mike

bbwales - 13/10/08 at 01:16 PM

Hi All,

I have looked at a route and have it down to 180 miles. The route looks like this:
Leave the camp site in Llangollen and head towards Denbigh A525, from Denbigh head to Llanrwst, from Llanrwst head for Capel Curig via Betws y Coed, From Capel to Beddgelert, Beddgelert to Portmeirion. Portmeirion to Barmouth, stopping at Maentwrog for lunch at the Grapes. Barmouth to Aberdovey. Aberdovey to Bala, Bala to Corwen, Corwen to Llangollen and back to the camp site.

What are your thoughts?

I will have route cards for everyone before setting off on the run.l

Regards

Bob

OOPS that should be the A542

[Edited on 13/10/08 by bbwales]

[Edited on 13/10/08 by bbwales]

[Edited on 13/10/08 by bbwales]

Paul TigerB6 - 13/10/08 at 01:22 PM

Leave the camp site in Llangollen and head towards Denbigh A525, from Denbigh head to Llanrwst, from Llanrwst head for Capel Curig via Betws y Coed, From Capel to Beddgelert, Beddgelert to Portmeirion. Portmeirion to Barmouth, stopping at Maentwrog for lunch at the Grapes. Barmouth to Aberdovey. Aberdovey to Bala, Bala to Corwen, Corwen to Llangollen and back to the PUB.


Thats better - sounds like a great route to me having driven / cycled on most of those roads - some stunning scenery there!!!

bbwales - 13/10/08 at 04:09 PM

Hi again,

Paul there is a pub near the camp site.

Would all interested people u2u me their email address so that I will be able to keep you informed by email rather than me having to u2u everyone individually.

Thanks

Bob

MikeLR - 14/10/08 at 09:38 AM

Hi Bob.
Being local !! can I suggest Sunday run.
Over Horseshoe Pass(A542) to Ruthin via Nantygarth Pass.Left on B5105 to Cerrigydrudion Right on B4501 via Alwen Res then Left on A453 to Pentrefoelas and left on A5 back to LLangollen.
Regards
Mike

bbwales - 14/10/08 at 11:51 AM

Hi Mike,

That sounds good to me, can you do the route cards for that one?
Where do you suggest for lunch?

Bob

[Edited on 14/10/08 by bbwales]

MikeLR - 14/10/08 at 01:52 PM

Route card no problem. Should take less take less than 2 hours ! if everyone behaves themselves. Back to LLangollen for lunch.
Mike

bbwales - 14/10/08 at 02:29 PM

Brill thanks

I rate the Old Corn Mill for food, good quality and very reasonably priced, parking could be a problem though.

Bob