Betws y Coed Meet: 15-08-09

[GhostyDog]

Nice, wish I lived a bit closer as I really love it around there, axedude if you haven't before and if you get the opportunity have a drive out to a place called Gwytherin then continue through it and out the otherside, the roads pretty much single track at times but when you get on the top the view and the roads are well worth it

I came at it from Conwy and stayed at the Red Lion, very nice country pub

[meltm]

Originally Posted by GhostyDog

Nice, wish I lived a bit closer as I really love it around there, axedude if you haven't before and if you get the opportunity have a drive out to a place called Gwytherin then continue through it and out the otherside, the roads pretty much single track at times but when you get on the top the view and the roads are well worth it

I came at it from Conwy and stayed at the Red Lion, very nice country pub

i only live 2 miles from gwytherin, you must have past my house on your travels!
was the red lion in a place called llansannan?

[rmaxeman]

Originally Posted by GhostyDog

Nice, wish I lived a bit closer as I really love it around there, axedude if you haven't before and if you get the opportunity have a drive out to a place called Gwytherin then continue through it and out the otherside, the roads pretty much single track at times but when you get on the top the view and the roads are well worth it

I came at it from Conwy and stayed at the Red Lion, very nice country pub

Cheers Ghosty, I'm looking at a route which might take us up there

[GhostyDog]

Originally Posted by meltm

i only live 2 miles from gwytherin, you must have past my house on your travels!
was the red lion in a place called llansannan?

Sorry not red lion, lion inn.

The Lion Inn - Bed and Breakfast, and Fine Dining in a Luxury Country Inn

My bad.

Although the sign for the Lion in is a Red lion so thats prob where my confusion lies.

Originally Posted by rmaxeman

Cheers Ghosty, I'm looking at a route which might take us up there

You wont regret it there's a parking spot on the tops looking across the range to snowdonia and the view is spectacular, probably one of the only places where you can see the whole range from high enough up outside it.

[G5een]

Being set deep in the valley, it's not possible to receive a mobile phone signal, although the village does have a traditional red telephone box which is in frequent use and a vase a fresh flowers can always be found in there.

I can't see that taking off in Rhyl.

[fluffysqueek]

wait for me im coming

[ROBBO156]

Me toooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[celadon]

I over on Anglesey this week, and will be travelling back on Saturday,
haven't decided which way to go back yet, so may pass through Betws
I may have to time it to go through about 1, so if you see a red 155 be sure to wave

[rmaxeman]

Originally Posted by fluffysqueek

wait for me im coming

I think we'll eat at the Swallow Falls in the pub, so we'll be there for a good hour and half I reckon.

[rmaxeman]

I've put together a route, taking in Gwytherin as Ghosty suggested

@ Ghosty - where was the parking area you suggested?

Swallow Falls to Triangle

Does anyone know of anywhere else that would be a good drive around there that could be included in the route?

[G5een]

Studying the route, it aint half bad.

The only problems I have:

The A543 on the triangle is just ridiculously knackered in places so a bit dodgy.

The A548 coming out of llanrwst. Seriously need to do this road coming into llanrwst so going down the big hill. My mate lives up in Trefriw so I do this road quite a lot and coming down the hill around the sweeping corners is rather fun.

[meltm]

Originally Posted by rmaxeman

I've put together a route, taking in Gwytherin as Ghosty suggested

@ Ghosty - where was the parking area you suggested?

Swallow Falls to Triangle

Does anyone know of anywhere else that would be a good drive around there that could be included in the route?

The B4391 from Bala to Penybontfawr is one i`d reccomend if you`re ever around Bala way.
Some tight bends along the way, & the downhill section right by the cliff edge is unreal

[radar 1]

Hi its a bit late for suggestions i know but A542 Horseshoe pass to ruthin in either direction and A4086 Pass of Llanberris good views but maybe busy with walkers and bikes depending on the weather,
if you remember we attempted the A4086 during the north wales run and got stuck behind a range rover!!!
Anyway regardless of the route it will be amazing just what Alfas were built for.

[gtv darren]

in case i decide to give myself a kick up the butt saturday morning what time will u guys be at swallow falls pub

[radar 1]

rmaxeman suggested 1.00 ish and then have lunch, so i would guess between 1-2.00.

[celadon]

May be best to give Llanberis pass a miss
I went that way yesterday and it was packed with cars sightseeing

[rmaxeman]

Originally Posted by gtv darren

in case i decide to give myself a kick up the butt saturday morning what time will u guys be at swallow falls pub

As radar said 1pm at Swallow falls. A bit of lunch, so we'll be leaving after 2pm-ish

Originally Posted by radar 1

rmaxeman suggested 1.00 ish and then have lunch, so i would guess between 1-2.00.

Originally Posted by celadon

May be best to give Llanberis pass a miss
I went that way yesterday and it was packed with cars sightseeing

We had that trouble on the last big run! But with that scenery!!

[rmaxeman]

For everyone coming, bring some change for the Swallow Falls car park - I think it was £1 last time but you get a refund if you have food in the pub.

[G5een]

Sorry folks I may have to pull out of this.

Bad hangover, long story.

See how I feel in an hour or so.

[rmaxeman]

The photo thread is here - Betws meet pics

[radar 1]

Thanks for a brilliant afternoon, Again!!,
only spoilt by the bloody traffic on the way there and guess what it was no better on the way back we had to make some minor detours of the A5, oh yes and after we came down of the hoseshoe pass the flamin sun came out got back about 7.45
anyway were going to get on and download some pics of the mist and rain.
see ya at the next one.

[celadon]

I waved as I went past the car park about 12:35.
Radar, were you on the A5 about 12:50 just outside of Betws, saw a darkish Blue 156 heading towards Swallow Falls around that time,
I did wave, but the weather was awful, and couldn't see if any reply. (BTW is was in a Red 155)

[rmaxeman]

Yeap, traffic wasn't the best today, bloody caravans

Will we be getting any videos posted? It was good to see you again, although I did think your brother was Sonar on here and told a few people too (well you can see why radar/sonar )

I wonder if those lads in that corsa are still waiting for recovery up on the Triangle

celadon, were you heading east on the A5 out of Betws just before 1pm? EDIT: posted at same time ^^^ it was us

It was a good day out and we shall be doing another one very soon

[radar 1]

No brother is SHAD and he says video was a bit wet!!, i have been sat here editing the 61 photos the missses and son took, wish they could read a map as well !!
that corsa was well trashed didnt get any photos of it but we did get some of the caterham 7 attached to the house never mind if he didnt build it himself he can have a go now!!