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Post by gary on Aug 14, 2006 7:17:17 GMT
I have recently returned from a week round the welsh mountains taking in the wayfarers path over the Berwyn mountain range. I was very disappointed to see and learn from local people that the pass is now being used for 4x4 and quad bike all terrain training etc. As a result of this the pass is very difficult to pass with a cycle I had to walk the cycle up most of the way and walk it down the other side.The path is down to bed rock and full of deep pot holes. At the top the memorial has some vandalism to it and the book are tainted with unsavory comments this is a real shame and can only be due to the fact that any one with an all terrain vehicle can go to the memorial instead of using there legs to get there. On the positive side it was peaceful the day I went up and the views spectacular I also had the great privilege of seeing an otter on my way down.
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Post by southlakes on Aug 14, 2006 18:16:23 GMT
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Post by pedaldog on Aug 15, 2006 18:06:53 GMT
Sorry to hear the downside of the trip. I hope you had some good time as well!
Any piccies or info on the trip?
What about camping and sites etc?
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mlj
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Post by mlj on Aug 17, 2006 16:30:09 GMT
Hi Gary - now you see why I advised against using the Trice for this! The day I went, it sleeted and snowed; the 4x4 persons did not like to get out to open the gates! I froze but enjoyed every minute of it, including the descent under heavy braking to avoid bouncing off the Brompton on the rough track. And did the hot tea and second breakfast go down well at Corwen!
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Post by gary on Aug 18, 2006 7:24:16 GMT
That indeed was a great piece of advice Mike I had a great week on the upright so much that I have now sold the Recumbent. I was able to cover much greater distance on 27 inch wheels and not worry about the off road sections so much. I was however camping for the week so the cycle was on the heavy side but all the same most enjoyable. I went in the opposite direction to your self from Cynwnd to Pentre. However as the sun had passed the yardarm by this time I enjoyed a pint of welsh beer then sat on the bridge with my lunch. Once again thanks for the advice.
Gary.
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Post by mlj on Aug 24, 2006 9:16:06 GMT
There was a campsite at Glen Ceiriog which I used and should still be there although at the time the owner was in hospital. It is just below the road S of the village and borders the Ceiriog River, said to be the fastest flowing in all Wales!
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