Jp606 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'm going up to Gloucestershire next month for a little road trip with the other half and will be spending one of the days in Wales to do a bit of driving and I'm after some advice on a decent route to involve the best roads. Monmouth will be the closest place to where we're staying (Forest of Dean) so we can call that the starting point. I know there's a yearly meet in Wales so was wondering if anyone can offer some advice on the routes used there? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Do a google search for best driving roads in Wales that should be a start, also check out the Evo Triangle and Elan Valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Have done, but wanted some recommendations from locals. Will check them out, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRFulton Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Generally all the A/B roads in North Wales are pretty good, obviously some better than others. The B4391 is pretty fun, and usually quite quiet. The main problem is getting the roads quiet, with good weather. If the suns out, prepare to be stuck behind Sunday drivers, cyclists and camper vans. (I lived in Trawsfynydd for 2yrs) Edited August 12, 2013 by Badgeronimous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Have done, but wanted some recommendations from locals. Will check them out, cheers. A lot of us are locals... at least for one weekend in May each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 This is an interesting thread, if any come up as crackers we could try to incorporate them into the next wales run so feel free to contribute and get the ideas flowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 A few of the roads suggested are a tad far from Monmouth, but you should try the wales weekend next year. For local roads, if you take a drive west (above the newport, cardiff, bridgend area) there are some cracking roads. I will try and dig out some road names, but i grew up in Bridgend and heading north from there towards Hiraun and the Bwlch are some amazing roads. Myseld and Wizurd also found some great A roads as we headed back from North Wales this year - if memory serves they were coming down the Hereford roads. Best bet is look on a map near where you are and pick some twisty looking roads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Also a bit of a drive but check out The Black Mountain roads above Swansea....VERY good road and well worth the trip. Edited August 12, 2013 by mattross1313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Lots of great driving roads in south wales in the Brecons! Firstly, the B4560 from Beaufort to Llangynidr - road over the moors which is frequeny used in Chris Harris videos - theres a hairpin that features in nearly every one of his videos. Also in the same area the run up the hill from Llangattock is brilliant. Secondly, the A4059 running north from Hirwaun to the A470 - brilliant moorland road, can be very fast with well sighted sweepers. Doesnt really go anywhere either, so is good and quiet. Only thing is watch for sheep! so good needs to be ran in both directions! Finally from me, the A4069 from Llangadog to Brynamman - although this needs to be early in the morning as it will be heaving with caravans, and its a bit too narrow to overtake safely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Brilliant, thanks for the advice guys Hoping to do a lot of the driving Sunday morning to avoid other road users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 A few of the roads suggested are a tad far from Monmouth, but you should try the wales weekend next year. For local roads, if you take a drive west (above the newport, cardiff, bridgend area) there are some cracking roads. I will try and dig out some road names, but i grew up in Bridgend and heading north from there towards Hiraun and the Bwlch are some amazing roads. Myseld and Wizurd also found some great A roads as we headed back from North Wales this year - if memory serves they were coming down the Hereford roads. Best bet is look on a map near where you are and pick some twisty looking roads Is this the route we took some of the way back from the Welsh meet? https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Welshpool&daddr=newtown+to:kington+to:hereford&hl=en&ll=52.251346,-3.110504&spn=0.718818,2.113495&sll=52.35799,-3.032227&sspn=0.717089,2.113495&geocode=FXyIIwMdWf3P_ymtZ4H3SlVlSDGEobNYPaFpfA%3BFXBFIQMdLnLN_ykJF6EZuOJvSDGuTItPjY8Vjw%3BFd6QHAMdyMfR_ym3lHkzhNdvSDFdzYK7TfNI0w%3BFU5RGgMduo7W_ylBU26qJdRvSDGWbDz9S5qc1Q&mra=ls&t=m&z=10 Also looking at that map i'm sure if you turn west at Llandrindon Wells and head out towards Aberystwyth that A470/A44 road is pretty fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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