Whales - Anyone done it? (1 Viewer)

[Nanniemate]

If you are interested in Birds the Red Kites at Gigrin farm is worth a look. Phone to check what they are doing as they apprear to be open from the 27th. I think they also take MH and Caravans as can be seen on Google Earth but check if they have hard standing available.

Red Kite Feeding - Gigrin Farm!

100s of Red Kites are fed at Gigrin Farm red kite feeding centre 365 days a year, and have been for over 23 years.

www.gigrin.co.uk

Doug

I was there a few weeks ago and thought it could be a little tight getting a larger MH in. I arrived early and some of the overhangs on the buildings at the time made me think about the larger MH and access. But park in town and walk down a spectacular site that is like something out of Hitchcock. Another consideration is what 800 birds eat does come out take your cover and if the Mrs can't help engage a small child or 2

 

[martin1485]

You could head back via Aberystwyth and North Wales, absolutely stunning countryside, quite a few weirdos in North Wales though, aren't there Dave ShiftZZ

Sian might have something to say about that Mr Brown !!!! Quite apart from those of us still here

 

[Rapido925M]

We had an interesting, but wet, week in the Welsh Marches recently.

CAMC sites at Brecon and Chirk were as expected: good facilities, hard standing, EHU etc.
CCC Rhyadar was closed because of a water problem, so we couldn't get in.
What used to be CCC Oswestry (same tel no as in CCC book) was good and they advertise buses from the site entrance: typically one every 2 to 4 hours and they go round the houses to get to Shrewsbury and Oswestry.
Britstops W83 was excellent, with good value items in the Visitor Centre and a quiet night's sleep but lots of dog-walkers in the morning and evening.
Britstops W64 was good but had barking dogs for much of the evening. Breakfast was more expensive than here in Norfolk but if ordered before 9:30am it included fresh orange juice and a hot drink.

We looked at a few other Britstops but they didn't appeal to us: c'est la vie.

Powys is very generous in allowing overnighting on their carparks BUT most were not for us.
TomTom tried to take us down a narrow road in Builth Wells, which actually had bollards preventing access.
Rhyadar is very sloping, with a little bit of almost flat parking at the very top.
LLanidloes was again accessed down a narrow road and the parking looked quite tight.
Newtown has a large flat area beside the river and quite pleasant, just a short walk into town.
Welshpool has a large carpark which has gentle slopes in many places. Again, a short walk into town.

Each to their own - enjoy!
Gordon

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[Blue Knight]

Wales!

It's cold, damp and the local white fluffy inhabitants don't talk much.

Not for me.

 

[596]

Ok I am going to Bargoed farm, any sites en route in Aberwistwith that people could recommend

 

[596]

Wales!

It's cold, damp and the local white fluffy inhabitants don't talk much.

Not for me.

Its the flees I don't like

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[Blue Knight]

Its the flees I don't like

.......and you'll get them if you come in contact with the locals.

That said, I've spent a load of time wandering around the Welsh hills and it's a fab place so get camping

 

[Chris]

I am biased but I wouldn’t go anywhere but Pembrokeshire.

I would go further and say limit it to South Pembrokeshire.

 

[GWAYGWAY]

Just remeber to park well above the local water levels with a clear way out.

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[596]

Just remeber to park well above the local water levels with a clear way out.

Oh Please! I don't water coming in the bottom and down from the top

 

[596]

Ok, last campsite needed Cardiff or Newport area, thanks

 

[Chris]

Ok, last campsite needed Cardiff or Newport area, thanks

There is a site near Newport called Tredegar Park I think - just off the M4

I am pretty sure it is open all year.

CMC I think

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[596]

596 Welsh Tour 2019

We will just be stopping overnight at the sites and exploring the country during the day, mint sauce packed

Night 1 - Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Night 2 - Pencarnan Farm, St Davids, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6PY

Night 3 - Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping, Rhossili, Gower, SA3 1PT

Night 4 - Tredegar House Country Park, Coedkernew, Newport, NP10 8TW

THANK YOU to all who assisted, all booked

 

[Rapido925M]

As an ex-Newport (and Teesside) resident, I must recommend a walk across the Transporter Bridge.

Gordon

 

[Shandyman]

596 When your at Pitton Cross give me a shout and we could meet up as am only 15 mins away.

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[Chris]

596 Welsh Tour 2019

We will just be stopping overnight at the sites and exploring the country during the day, mint sauce packed

Night 1 - Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Night 2 - Pencarnan Farm, St Davids, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6PY

Night 3 - Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping, Rhossili, Gower, SA3 1PT

Night 4 - Tredegar House Country Park, Coedkernew, Newport, NP10 8TW

THANK YOU to all who assisted, all booked

On day 3 ( after you stay in Haverfordwest) cross the Cleddau Bridge and visit Broad Haven ( South) Freshwater West, Freshwater East and Barafundell Bay ( reached via Stackpole Quay).

Google them all, but don’t miss any.

 

[596]

On day 3 ( after you stay in Haverfordwest) cross the Cleddau Bridge and visit Broad Haven ( South) Freshwater West, Freshwater East and Barafundell Bay ( reached via Stackpole Key).

Google them all, but don’t miss any.

Thanks, I had a look on google earth and the whole place seems to be fields, grass and hills! Better pack my wellies

 

[596]

596 When your at Pitton Cross give me a shout and we could meet up as am only 15 mins away.

I am there night of the 28th Dec so would be great to meet up, you are welcome to come to the site and have a beer or ten Still working out what facilities are in the places, I have power in all but one states I have to drive on grass

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[596]

I better be careful I don't start liking this camping lark What I do like is that its not stinking hot and sandy like the SofF

 

[Shandyman]

I'll call down next weekend check it out for you.

 

[596]

I'll call down next weekend check it out for you.

Booked this with power but it seems after reading maybe just power available, probably have to pay more! Other pitches were no power.

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[ambulancekidd]

I went to Oswestry once but, it was shut!!!

Gower would get my vote every time, feels like an island but much easier to get to.

 

[Lusky]

I can not recommend the St Fagans National Museum of History highly enough. It is also referred to as The Museum Of Welsh Life, 4 miles out of Cardiff, admission free (except parking)
CF5 6XB

Been going going there since I was born !!

Anyone remember it and the location in the 60/70’s ?

 

[596]

Does anyone with local knowledge know the best way from Pencarnan Farm to Whitesands Bay, I looked on google earth but the imaging there is shocking, in London you can swivel round buildings and look around, there seems to be the forgotten land I have an 8m motorhome so don't want to get stuck up a narrow bend with tight corners, also don't want to be driving through farmers yards, Thanks

These seem to be the choices so far:

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[busby]

596 Welsh Tour 2019

We will just be stopping overnight at the sites and exploring the country during the day, mint sauce packed

Night 1 - Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Night 2 - Pencarnan Farm, St Davids, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6PY

Night 3 - Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping, Rhossili, Gower, SA3 1PT

Night 4 - Tredegar House Country Park, Coedkernew, Newport, NP10 8TW

THANK YOU to all who assisted, all booked

Don't forget your wellies ,,very handy when messing with sheep.BUSBY.

 

[596]

Don't forget your wellies ,,very handy when messing with sheep.BUSBY.

Already got mutton in the van so no need to go near sheep ?

 

[Rapido925M]

I can not recommend the St Fagans National Museum of History highly enough. It is also referred to as The Museum Of Welsh Life, 4 miles out of Cardiff, admission free (except parking)
CF5 6XB

Anyone remember it and the location in the 60/70’s ?

YES! It was pretty good in 1973 but I gather it has been improved.

Gordon

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[bigtwin]

Already got mutton in the van so no need to go near sheep ?

How is the mutton dressed? ????

 

[Debs]

On day 3 ( after you stay in Haverfordwest) cross the Cleddau Bridge and visit Broad Haven ( South) Freshwater West, Freshwater East and Barafundell Bay ( reached via Stackpole Quay).

Google them all, but don’t miss any.

Yes, I agree with this Chris, think you advised me the same when I was in the area a couple of years ago. I loved St Davids, it's got a special atmosphere.

I also enjoyed the site in the centre of Cardiff. A great vibe in the city.

 

[Chris]

Yes, I agree with this Chris, think you advised me the same when I was in the area a couple of years ago. I loved St Davids, it's got a special atmosphere.

I also enjoyed the site in the centre of Cardiff. A great vibe in the city.

I hate St David’s Debs.

But that’s to do with past rugby related stuff

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