Member Since: 23 Jan 2019
Location: Ipswich
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Looking for suggestions on a gorgeous green lane in Wales..
Hello all... any suggestions please... I'm taking some friends out in Mid Wales at the end of the month... they're not particularly off-roady kind of people so breaking them in gently!! Any recommendations of a spectacular greenlane (ideally not far from Pistyll Rhaedar) where we can park up for a picnic? Emphasis is on best views rather than most technical... don't walk to knacker my truck otherwise I'll be a poor lonesome cowboy a long way from home (Suffolk)... any help much appreciated!!!!
9th Jan 2020 8:03 am
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Bomber Lane overlooking Barmouth estuary is a nice easy (ish) lane. On the way there is a car park next to a lake or three, can’t remember, which would be a nice spot for a picnic. I’ve driven it on my own but not been up that way for awhile.
This was a few years back. If the weather plays ball you get some great views D4 MY15 SE TECH
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9th Jan 2020 4:51 pm
DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
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Bomber lane has been shut but might be open again.
Check with local glass rep or local council website to avoid disappointment
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9th Jan 2020 4:57 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Bomber lane is good for views, and also the memorial to the USAF aircraft that crashed there during ww2. However, I think it’s TRO’d. You need to check.
9th Jan 2020 5:02 pm
Andy Foster
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According to Gwynedd Council there’s only 2 current TRO and neither are bomber lane happy valley has a VRO on it AFAIK
Just had this from a mate who lives in Wales D4 MY15 SE TECH
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9th Jan 2020 8:59 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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That’s good news. Always liked the Bomber!
9th Jan 2020 9:01 pm
sss3
Member Since: 23 Jan 2019
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Thanks gents, much appreciated. Very helpful.
I don't suppose you know of any more inland, a bit nearer to Rhaedyr near the top of the Brecons??????
9th Jan 2020 9:26 pm
mike23118
Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: North Wales
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Strata Florida
9th Jan 2020 9:49 pm
sss3
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Location: Ipswich
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Thanks ... heard lots about Strata Florida over the years... the only track I've done in Wales is the Wayfarer... how far can you get on Strata Florida before it gets damaging?
9th Jan 2020 9:52 pm
mike23118
Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: North Wales
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Not done it for ages, and that was on my bike.
Not far though if memory serves. Wayfarer is nice n easy though
9th Jan 2020 9:58 pm
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Did Strata Florida last March in my RRS along with two other RRS, one of which had winter road tyres fitted (hi Hugh!). Other than the possibility of deep water at the crossings, it didn't strike me as overly worrying in terms of risk to the vehicle. A couple of places that required a bit of care, of course, but nothing too problematic.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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9th Jan 2020 10:54 pm
bigbill110
Member Since: 18 Jun 2016
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Strata
Strata is closed half way till March or April so not do able
Did Strata Florida last March in my RRS along with two other RRS, one of which had winter road tyres fitted (hi Hugh!). Other than the possibility of deep water at the crossings, it didn't strike me as overly worrying in terms of risk to the vehicle. A couple of places that required a bit of care, of course, but nothing too problematic.
Thanks for reminding me, Wayne! Six months before that, I'd driven it on normal road tyres without a problem. I lost another tyre (Wrangler Duratrac) a few weeks ago in Wales.
All round the Elan Valley / dams is very nice. The 'normal' road between Rhaedyr and Aberystwyth is pretty scenic. There are green lanes around the lakes and the Bwych Nant Yr Arian Vistor Centre (worth a trip in its own right).
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10th Jan 2020 8:46 am
CheshireDan
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Yes around Nant Yr Arian and Nant-y-Moch there are some good lanes, remember them from being at uni with my 90.
10th Jan 2020 10:07 am
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... heard lots about Strata Florida over the years... the only track I've done in Wales is the Wayfarer... how far can you get on Strata Florida before it gets damaging?
