Shropshire/Mid-North Wales meet

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r2uzenblot

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I used to organise the routes for Triumph motorcycles on their days out in the Shropshire/Mid-North Wales area (when they had regional clubs). Anyone fancy a day out in aforesaid area. I know the routes, good stops, scenic views etc and could plan a day with a coffee stop, lunch and perhaps a glimpse of the sea as well.

Thought a 9.00 start and maybe a weekday so we miss the weekend numpties.
 
Maybe - I'm based in Stafford and happy to do a weekday. I might not make 9am, though, as I'm not much of a morning person so I could end up joining you at the coffee stop! :D

I'm very slowly working through a photography course so interested in any scenic stops en route :thumbsup:
 
I could do this during a home visit to the Welshpool / Oswestry area, so yes, I'm interested.
Cheers,
Robert.
 
Here's a proposed itinerary on a date before the schools break up

Proposed outline itinerary and suggested date Wednesday July 6

Bridgnorth 09.00 depart from the fairly small Sainsbury’s where they have facilities. No coffee but loos and the chance to stock up on any ‘consumables’

Depart and travel through the beautiful Clun valley to Knighton and then through Crossgates to the Elan Valley Visitor centre
61 miles – coffee stop 10.30 ish
Have a look around and head to the top of the dam before you go for some pics

Leave 11.15 ish and take the coast road via Aberdyfi to Tywyn railway. Beautiful coastal route…….
51 miles – lunch stop 12.45 ish
Chance to linger at the historic rail station

Leave at 13.45 ish
Travel the scenic route via Trawsfyndd and Bala and then over the top to Lake Vyrnwy. Amazing views but with a single track road with passing places!
60 miles – tea stop 15.15 ish

Depart around 16.00 and it’s 25 miles to the A5 at Oswestry where you can head North, South or wherever.

All locations are good for parking up a group of Z4's!
 
I'd be very interested in coming along on this. I know some of those roads quite well and the date/time would suit me fine :thumbsup: Thanks, Si
 
r2uzenblot said:
I used to organise the routes for Triumph motorcycles on their days out in the Shropshire/Mid-North Wales area (when they had regional clubs). Anyone fancy a day out in aforesaid area. I know the routes, good stops, scenic views etc and could plan a day with a coffee stop, lunch and perhaps a glimpse of the sea as well.

Thought a 9.00 start and maybe a weekday so we miss the weekend numpties.
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Just wondering if you are going ahead with this one, jay
 
I was just waiting to see if there was any more response. I think this should be a go ahead even if only a few cars. So let's put this date in the diary and I'll knock together an itinerary over the next day or so. Wednesday July 6 8.45 meet for a 9.00 depart latest.
 
r2uzenblot said:
I was just waiting to see if there was any more response. I think this should be a go ahead even if only a few cars. So let's put this date in the diary and I'll knock together an itinerary over the next day or so. Wednesday July 6 8.45 meet for a 9.00 depart latest.
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Excellent 👌
 
r2uzenblot said:
I was just waiting to see if there was any more response. I think this should be a go ahead even if only a few cars. So let's put this date in the diary and I'll knock together an itinerary over the next day or so. Wednesday July 6 8.45 meet for a 9.00 depart latest.
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I’m certainly up for this.
 
Hi r2uzenblot
Do I need to be there at the start or can I join as you head on towards the coast?
Cheers
Robert.
 
Just meet us at any of the points. I'm away for a few days and when I come back I'll publish a full proposed itinerary.
 
r2uzenblot said:
Just meet us at any of the points. I'm away for a few days and when I come back I'll publish a full proposed itinerary.
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May be worth getting people's numbers via PM and setting up a what's app group for confirmed attendees. A lot of other runs on here use that method, Jay
 
Update on drive. Please can you PM with your mobile details and I will set up a Whats App Group. (good idea jamesditchy)

Map to follow. Any questions/comments just ask.

1. Day's itinerary

Please arrive with a full tank. There are two petrol stations in Bridgnorth.
Wednesday July 6

Meet Bridgnorth 08.45 for a 9.00 depart from the fairly small Sainsbury’s where they have facilities. No coffee but loos and the chance to stock up on any ‘consumables’
Postcode is WV16 4QN. Enter car park and go to back near wooden fences (directly in front of you). Do not get a car parking ticket as you get 15 minutes free and the chance of a traffic warden at that time of the morning is remote.

ELAN VALLEY VISITOR CENTRE
Depart and travel through the beautiful Clun valley to Knighton and then through Crossgates to the Elan Valley Visitor centre. Good eating and facilities here.
61 miles – coffee stop 10.30 ish
Have a look around and head to the top of the dam before you go for some pics if you so wish.
Postcode is LD6 5HP. The car park is large but if we want to park together go onto the right hand side. Should be quiet at this time.

TALYLLYN HISTORIC RAILWWAY CENTRE
Leave 11.15 ish and take the coast road via Aberdyfi to Talyllyn railway at Tywyn. Beautiful coastal route……. NOTE NOTE this is the Talyllyn historic railway at Tywyn and not the Tywyn mainline.
51 miles – lunch stop 12.45 ish
Chance to linger at the historic rail station
Postcode is LL36 9EY. Turn left at the station and cross the main line railway and there is a large car park at the back of the station (might be a £1).

ARTISANS CAFÉ AT LAKE VYRNWY
Leave at 13.45 ish
Travel the scenic route via Trawsfyndd and Bala and then over the top to Lake Vyrnwy. Amazing views but with a single track road with passing places!
Note about this section….. To Bala the roads are superb. From Bala to Lake Vyrnwy this is a single track mountain road with passing places and stunning views. There are parking places for us to take a shot at the top somewhere!
60 miles – tea stop 15.15 ish
Postcode is SY10 0NA and the café is on the left in the craft centre.

Depart around 16.00 and it’s 25 miles to the A5 at Oswestry where you can head North, South or wherever.

2. Proposed driving guidelines (thanks to my IAM group for help with this)

Driving guidelines

REMEMBER THE GOLDEN RULE: DRIVE YOUR OWN DRIVE – That means your own pace, make your own overtaking decisions and don’t respond to perceived pressure from other drivers to keep up.

The drive will be progressive but everyone should drive at a pace that they are comfortable with. It is not a competition and we all have the details of where we are going.

Where the route deviates from the straight ahead, all drivers in the group should try and ensure that the driver following them has seen them turn, but only if safe to do so. Overtaking within the group is allowed but should always be done sensibly and safely.

If you need to leave the drive early please inform the drive co-ordinator.

Please do consider other people on the drive. Inevitably some would like to go faster or slower so please do allow people to overtake if necessary or go slower if the pace is too quick. If you genuinely feel you are being held up by someone and it is spoiling your enjoyment flashing your light three times to let the car in front know you want to overtake can assist. Again only when safe to do so.
If you feel that the person behind is too close to you then let them overtake by slowing down and waving them on. When safe to do so.
 
That sounds like a great day out - shame I'm not a bit nearer. :(

When I did a driving trip to Wales last May our first overnight stop was in the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa - the view was just stunning. Roads around Bala were great too. :driving:

I hope you all have a fantastic trip. :thumbsup:
 
Unfortunately I'm not now able to attend this run :roll: I now have to collect my wife from Manchester Airport very early that morning instead ! :x Maybe next time. Hope you all have a great day :thumbsup: Si
 
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