Wales in September. (1 Viewer)

[Bertie Bassett]

So I believe - that's why a meet there is attractive

Thanks. Hay on Wye has a bit of a slope at the top if I remember rightly

Yes it does. Most vans park at the bottom which is a bit of a drag from the toilets and you still need chocks but it does keep you away from the late night revelers (both of them, this is Hay we're talking about!) who are slamming car doors at midnight.

 

[johnandi]

Have a brilliant time, overnight at the end of the prom at Old Colwyn is recommended, as is the chippy just up the road!
See you when you return.

 

[snowdrops]

Portmerion looks fantastic, always meaning to go there. Just wanted to mention one other place tho. Not sure how adventurous you are, however, massive, underground trampoline not long opened up B Ffestiniog way, here's link , looks incredible. ...http://www.buzzfeed.com/robynwilder/giant-underground-trampoline-wales#33l6rzo

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[triclops]

Portmerion looks fantastic, always meaning to go there. Just wanted to mention one other place tho. Not sure how adventurous you are, however, massive, underground trampoline not long opened up B Ffestiniog way, here's link , looks incredible. ...http://www.buzzfeed.com/robynwilder/giant-underground-trampoline-wales#33l6rzo

Saw that on the TV when it first opened - it looked awesome - definitely would love to do that

 

[Carol]

We have arrived at our first stop had a beautiful run from home past Bala Lake and Barmouth to Shell Island, sitting on a rock the smell of camp fires the sun slowly going down over the van and a sailing ship going past, and I am still in a little T Shirt, happy days

 

[Goronwy]

If you get as far as South Cardiganshire ,North Pembrokeshire and want a night wild camping try Ceibwr but depends how big your outfit is anything over 6 metres probably best avoid as just two lay byes,stony beach with seals.

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[Taran_Las]

Looks rubbish Carol

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[Bertie Bassett]

Quick update on Council Parking in Powys. In Crickhowell overnighting 1 in 7 is still free from 6.30pm to 8am the following morning. The day time rates are reasonable. Toilets are closed from 5 when the TIC closes. Can't update on whether overnight payment is required for the other car parks in Brecon/Hay/Newtown etc. There are also a number of potential 'free' overnighters between Crickhowell and Brecon if you follow the route of the canal.

 

[Carol]

Just for Taran Las some photos this morning and last night

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[Janine]

Carol! I can understand a barbecued breakfast but isn't it a bit early for the bottle of red???

 

[Stephen & Jeannie]

The sun is cracking the flags here on Lewis !

 

[mitzimad]

Carol! I can understand a barbecued breakfast but isn't it a bit early for the bottle of red???

can you explain this ?to early for wine?is this another imaginary event like left over wine?

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[Lisa]

If you are feeling really adventurous, you could take a trip to Zip world. They've got 2 sites. http://www.zipworld.co.uk
We went on the Titan, at Blaenau Ffestiniog back in June. It was AMAZING!

 

[Carol]

Lol the wine and fire last night flying kites this morning, bike ride next.

 

[alfandM]

Can always pop over to Sweden Carol,the weather is just fine today 24c and sunny,we are having the warm front coming in from Russia and is expected tostay for the next couple to three weeks,what ever you decide have a great time,Regards Alf.

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[mpdcymru]

GJH

Whats the event in St Fagans? have you got any details as I wouldn't mind attending that one

 

[magicsurfbus]

We were sunning ourselves in Barmouth yesterday afternoon, on a day trip. The road home past Bala in the evening was virtually empty. By the harbour there's quite an interesting little museum based around finds from an early 18th century shipwreck just up the coast, like a mini Mary Rose. For some reason we'd never noticed it before. If anyone's into walking it's worth a hike up the hill behind the town to the viewpoint on a clear day. If you carry on up to the left (north) you come to a track up a gulley which leads to the deserted farm of gel-fechan, which is also worth a wander around, especially with a camera. Only downside was the Las Vegas Amusements closing at 5:30pm so we had to go to the other arcade to throw away all our two pences in the Penny Falls.

 

[GJH]

GJH

Whats the event in St Fagans? have you got any details as I wouldn't mind attending that one

It's a rally organised by the South & West Wales Group of the MCC so you have to be an MCC member. Details Broken Link Removed - I've just been told tonight that it's a booked meet because of limited places.

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[Taran_Las]

Carol! I can understand a barbecued breakfast but isn't it a bit early for the bottle of red???

Janine, that was just what I was thinking​

 

[Seine]

Carol Wales ,
Is a place to go, Try St Davids, just outside St Davids is a Camping and Caravan site, But near there is a small place called Abereiddy, there you can wild camp, and swim in the Blue Lagoon, and its on the coastal walk
its got a public toilet with running water.

 

[Seine]

Then drive up to New Quay a nice place to be, .

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[Taran_Las]

Don't forget Aberaeron. There's a nice ice cream shop by the harbour. Then tootle along towards Lampeter, turn right towards Llanwenog where there's a pleasant CL allegedly owned by Phil Mitchell

 

[mpdcymru]

Thanks GJH, I will have a look at this.

 

[pepper386]

Well we have hummed and hared should we go to Scotland for September and so that was the plan, but with motorhomes plans change, and after taking the van up to Mochdre to get a new Electroblock, think the electrics in Morocco seen paid to ours, while it was been sorted we went into Rhos-on-Sea, what a lovely place and spent a pleasant couple of hours pottering around.

That got us thinking why not spend September pottering around Wales and what is on our own doorstep but so often gets ignored, so the plan has changed starting Wednesday with a few days at Shell Island then following the Hymers nose to see what we can find, will post some pictures see if we can match Scotland.

Well we have hummed and hared should we go to Scotland for September and so that was the plan, but with motorhomes plans change, and after taking the van up to Mochdre to get a new Electroblock, think the electrics in Morocco seen paid to ours, while it was been sorted we went into Rhos-on-Sea, what a lovely place and spent a pleasant couple of hours pottering around.

That got us thinking why not spend September pottering around Wales and what is on our own doorstep but so often gets ignored, so the plan has changed starting Wednesday with a few days at Shell Island then following the Hymers nose to see what we can find, will post some pictures see if we can match Scotland.

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[pepper386]

I was assuming they'd cycle back again bungy - our preferred starting and finishing point is the seaside.

Hi west wales is lovely cardigan bay is great - good site just outside at Traiman and small site call Brynawelon but dont go there if your motorhome is too large they don't like big ones x

 

[Aikidomo]

Spend a couple of days at The Pandy Caravan Club site. Hereford, Wye Valley, Symonds Yat, Tintern Abbey.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place...2!3m1!1s0x4871b7396f9555a7:0x5758aa2711629767

 

[Seine]

Well now you get about, the area you mention is very good plenty of sights and nice places to eat and drink.

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[Carol]

We have not been able to tear ourselves away from Shell Island yet Sun shining beautiful walks

 

[Badknee]

that was our plan too..then we changed it for the south and south east coasts
now, as of a few hours ago.......ferry is booked and dog sitters sorted so were off to be very indecisive in france!!

Pmsl

 

[Carol]

Today the morning started watching the Dolphins swim past our van and breaching the water, while we enjoyed our morning cuppa, followed by a cycle ride up into the mountains having dinner by a lovley clear river and buying our fresh veg from honesty boxes.

In the evening we had T Shirts on until 7pm then had a fire on the beach a bottle of Lemonchello a bottle of Whisky, with Joy (Movan ) and the only Sue, we sat and watched the tide come in just up to our fire, don't think money can buy days like these.

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