Author Topic: Another Wales Trip (Read 9480 times)

Hedgetrimmer · « **on:** 29 March 2014, 09:39:14 am »

Got chores to do this morning (half of em done) but if the rest get finished in a timely manner, I might chuck the tent on the bike and head for Erwlon campsite at Llandovery so I can make best use of Sunday for a good bit of exploring. Anyone else about that way?

Dave48 · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 March 2014, 09:49:55 am »

Sounds like a good forecast this weekend-wish I could be there today but soon hopefully!

bri h · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 March 2014, 10:08:04 am »

Ive got mothers day duties on sunday (shes 85) but im going there next week whenever the weather is good. Enjoy Nick.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 March 2014, 10:15:37 am »

Hope to be at Llandovery by 5/6pm ish. Will either be at the campsite or in the West End café this evening. I've got an idea for a ride for Sunday heading north on smaller mountain roads, so won't be a hooning trip, but will decide as I go. (Never ridden Horseshoe Pass for instance).

midden · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 March 2014, 02:45:31 pm »

Too early, I'm considering going on monday

noggythenog · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 March 2014, 02:54:39 pm »

When i was in swansea i got a call asking if id work overtime tonight...so im out im afraid....plus tomorrow woulda been ideal but i have to go for a meal out for mither in laws day.

Oh well on the plus side my usual 13 hour night shift will be cut down to 12 hours when we hit BST.

midden · « **Reply #6 on:** 29 March 2014, 03:49:18 pm »

I'm on the rough end of BST

noggythenog · « **Reply #7 on:** 29 March 2014, 04:29:00 pm »

Quote from: midden on 29 March 2014, 03:49:18 pm

I'm on the rough end of BST

Gutted!!!

I even get time & a half for the hour that i haven't worked...god i love time travel!

Do you feel any better now

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 March 2014, 09:48:44 pm »

Cafes:

Oasis, Abergavenny

Crossgates

Ponderosa

Castles, Abbeys, Dams etc:

Raglan

Dam at Lake Vyrynwy

Also at Lake Vyrynwy

Abbey (can't remember it's name!) on the road up to the Horseshoe Pass

Tretower Castle

More to come, hopefully including video, once viewed and vetted!

noggythenog · « **Reply #9 on:** 30 March 2014, 09:55:08 pm »

Looks like a good trip Nick

You'll look back in years to come & be glad you didn't put off these moments.

Shame i couldn't attend.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #10 on:** 30 March 2014, 10:11:18 pm »

And some other favourite shots from today:

Here again; Erwlon campsite Llandovery

In the Black Mountains

At Lake Vyrynwy

And Lake Bala

Horseshoe Pass

Roads and (Brecon) Beacons

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #11 on:** 30 March 2014, 10:16:49 pm »

Cheers Noggy. Pushed it to the absolute limit today; 447 miles, plus 124 miles yesterday from home to campsite. I think I still need about 2 weeks holiday in Wales - can't get enough of the place!
Was going to try to get photos of Flint and Rhuddlan castles, but it was gone 3pm by the time I left the Ponderosa café on the Horseshoe Pass, so turned around and headed home - scenic route!
Absolutely shattered now, but well worth it

dickturpin · « **Reply #12 on:** 30 March 2014, 10:23:41 pm »

Now just stop it!!!! Or we'll all have to get our tents out....
Looks like you had a good un.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #13 on:** 30 March 2014, 10:31:16 pm »

Quote from: dickturpin on 30 March 2014, 10:23:41 pm

Now just stop it!!!! Or we'll all have to get our tents out....
Looks like you had a good un.

DO IT!!!!

dickturpin · « **Reply #14 on:** 30 March 2014, 10:54:48 pm »

After 470 miles shouldn't you be in the sack?

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #15 on:** 30 March 2014, 10:57:50 pm »

Yyyyaaaaawn, yeah I'm just goi.........

midden · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 March 2014, 12:06:53 am »

Quote from: noggythenog on 29 March 2014, 04:29:00 pm

Quote from: midden on 29 March 2014, 03:49:18 pm
I'm on the rough end of BST

Gutted!!!

I even get time & a half for the hour that i haven't worked...god i love time travel!
Swings and round abouts we get overtime for working the extra hour and don't lose the hr if lucky enough to be working on that nightshift too. I'm just now coming to miss them both now or in the case of yesterday lose an hr sleep

Do you feel any better now

bri h · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 March 2014, 12:53:05 am »

im going tuesday now cos the weather looks ok, im packed and ready to go.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #18 on:** 31 March 2014, 06:20:19 am »

Quote from: bri h on 31 March 2014, 12:53:05 am

im going tuesday now cos the weather looks ok, im packed and ready to go.

Have a good one Bri, hope you do get the weather. Wasn't even chilly at night/early morning, but I'd take a warm layer for the campsite just in case.

Guess who's throwing a sickie today

Over did it really, but worth it!

BST clock change worked out ok for me. Forgot the clocks changed on Saturday, thought it was Sunday, but we can now all ride later into the evening with daylight - can see me overdoing it some more! Work sucks anyway...

slimwilly · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 March 2014, 06:31:32 am »

Nice trip,,i was in Tretower last night,,small world

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #20 on:** 31 March 2014, 07:12:38 am »

Quote from: slimwilly on 31 March 2014, 06:31:32 am

Nice trip,,i was in Tretower last night,,small world

I see you were at the Oasis too Bill - pity we didn't coincide - would love to do another run with yourself and mates soon

bri h · « **Reply #21 on:** 31 March 2014, 08:20:09 am »

Cheers nick. I covered over 300 miles in one day last year cos i got lost. Haha. I suffered a bit then but it was worth it. Im planning on a couple of loops from landovrey one west and one north. I hope to get sime pics but dont hold your breath as im not too clever with technology..

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 April 2014, 09:50:23 pm »

Quote from: Fizzy Pies on 14 April 2014, 09:28:31 pm

only just seen this, good on ya nick! u get about a bit!

Ah, funny you should resurrect this thread Fizzy, might be doing another epic this weekend - a lot of ground can be covered in 4 days

And the weather forecast (so far) looking good for it

Now, if only this time I can spot the scameras

slimwilly · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 April 2014, 07:32:21 am »

Nick, Ian has contacted me , he wants another trip to Wales , if weather is good on Sunday,,may meet up with you.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 April 2014, 10:48:12 am »

Quote from: slimwilly on 15 April 2014, 07:32:21 am

Nick, Ian has contacted me , he wants another trip to Wales , if weather is good on Sunday,,may meet up with you.

Oh shit

I was planning on exploring loads of the little mountain roads in the hope of going a bit slower and keeping away from the scameras!

Ok, so I'll do that on Fri and Sat, meet you guys somewhere for Sunday - you two lead