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  1. Alex712 avatar

    Re: North wales to bristol route recomendations please

    by Alex712 29 May 2012

    I would recommend going to Abergavenny and then through the Brecon Beacons - lovely scenery!

  2. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: North wales to bristol route recomendations please

    by Bassalegboy 29 May 2012

    If you are very interested in castles you could make a minor detour and go into Gwent/Glamorgan. The main castles are Caerphilly (Caerffil…

  3. Tryfan avatar

    RE: North wales to bristol route recomendations please

    by Tryfan 28 May 2012

    The A470 most of the way then cut across to Abergavenny is another fantastic route.

  4. Tretower avatar

    RE: Exeter to Worcester

    by Tretower 26 April 2012

    I'd go with #3. Could could actually get a train via Bristol, driect to Worcester which goes via Abergavenny and Hereford. Hereford…

  5. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Exeter to Worcester

    by Bassalegboy 24 April 2012

    Cotswolds? Forest of Dean? Combine with the border towns of Chepstow and Raglan for the castles Abergavenny and Monmouth for market and…

  6. tobnac avatar

    Re: Lewes / Rodmell or nearby accommodation (no car)

    by tobnac 01 March 2012

    The nearest station is Southease. This is a tiny country station which is (as you have established) unstaffed, and is not even served…

  7. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: Roadtrip suggestions in Wales ? Driving from Bristol ..

    by Mrs_Trellis 01 February 2012

    From Bristol to Brecon you have a couple of options depending on your interests really. Either via Tintern Abbey, Monmouth and Abergavenny…

  8. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Visit Wales

    by Bassalegboy 08 January 2012

    In the south: Brecon Beacons, Gower peninsular and Pembrokeshire coast are very attractive. Monmouthshire and Glamorgan have many worthwhi…

  9. bevel avatar

    RE: i am so going to regret this...

    by bevel 02 January 2012

    +there are actually only a few poisonous mushrooms in the uk, and they are mostly very unlike the edible ones+ Erm, that's not really…

  10. Tretower avatar

    RE: Spend extra days in Cardiff and London, or make 1-2 daytrips?

    by Tretower 04 July 2011

    #5 Good point about the Bristol - Bath, though it might be quicker and more fun if you could hire a bicycle. You know, if you felt so…

  11. mike9 avatar

    RE: UK itinerary- coach vs train

    by mike9 04 July 2011

    I think there is no one answer to your questions. Between Bath and Bristol, the local First bus runs about every 10 - 15 minutes and takes…

  12. Tretower avatar

    RE: Are Google Maps to be trusted with times for driving in Ireland and England

    by Tretower 04 July 2011

    As a rule motorway journeys on all these planners assume (as most others have pointed out) that you will have a clear run, with interuptions…

  13. clairee00 avatar

    UK itinerary- coach vs train

    by clairee00 04 July 2011

    hey all, i'm new here but read the forums thoroughly! I've done some searching but most of the responses I've found to my question don't…

  14. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Where to go i southern Wales

    by Bassalegboy 03 July 2011

    Any of the towns that skirt the coalfield are historic and generally quite attractive; Chepstow, Monmouth, Abergavenny, Brecon, etc …

  15. Tretower avatar

    Re: Going to England - after Wales - Best Areas to Visit

    by Tretower 13 June 2011

    Pembrokeshire OR Brecon Beacons; difficult one. Very different areas with their own characteurs. Bear in mind Pembrokshire in peak sea…

  16. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Castles in the UK...which to see and how?

    by Bassalegboy 09 February 2011

    Plenty of castles in Gwent/Glamorgan area too. Caerphilly, Raglan and Chepstow being the most impressive. With smaller ones on B roads…

  17. Tretower avatar

    RE: Base for day trips around Wales

    by Tretower 20 January 2011

    Would endorse what Mrs Trellis says, perhaps substiture Crickhowell, Abergavenny or Hay-on-Wye for Brecon Beacons. Tenby is nice, especially…

  18. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Base for day trips around Wales

    by Bassalegboy 20 January 2011

    As above plus The Gower Peninsular. Other south Wales castles worth a look are Caerphilly, Raglan, Chepstow. Market towns of Monmouth…

  19. Tretower avatar

    RE: Where to stay/hike in Brecon Beacons

    by Tretower 12 January 2011

    #3 Sugar Loaf & Skirrid are near Abergavenny.

  20. gajacks avatar

    Where to stay/hike in Brecon Beacons

    by gajacks 10 January 2011

    I will be travelling to Brecon Beacons this Summer for a two night stay. I would like to find a place with access to some hiking. Nothing…

  21. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: If I was to say ......

    by Bassalegboy 15 December 2010

    There's the smallest cathedral in UK, St Woolos at the top of Stow Hill. Transporter Bridge Tredegar House Wildlife at the Uskmout…

  22. arizona avatar

    RE: Avoiding Naff Art Galleries

    by arizona 09 November 2010

    #18: +Well, maybe there's just something I, not being Welsh, don't know about Abergavennians and maybe this all does in fact make perfect…

  23. MTL avatar

    RE: Avoiding Naff Art Galleries

    by MTL 08 November 2010

    > Abergavenny, Wales! Not America. You Silly people! I am still wondering where it said or suggested that you were from the US... or…

  24. Aribo avatar

    RE: Avoiding Naff Art Galleries

    by Aribo 08 November 2010

    Fair enough. But you still haven't given the slightest hint as to what sort of sights and activities you might be interested in in France.…

  25. henlover56 avatar

    RE: Avoiding Naff Art Galleries

    by henlover56 08 November 2010

    Alright no need to be so cutting, I didn't mean to offend anyone its just how we are here in Abergavenny.

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