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  1. homrsickalien avatar

    Re: Travelling in Wales/England

    by homrsickalien 21 April 2012

    For the North a route I'd recommend for Wales on Public transport would be: Chester (England) to Wrexham to Llangollen to Ruthin to…

  2. lessthanstellar avatar

    RE: Names

    by lessthanstellar 23 March 2012

    I went to Aberystwyth once, based on its name. I lost my good Catatonia cd on the bus trip there. I ate an average curry on the end…

  3. homrsickalien avatar

    RE: Travelling in Wales/England

    by homrsickalien 15 March 2012

    hi, I live in wales, in the north east. Places to go in the north east: use buses mainly and/or trains - these are quite frequent. …

  4. Chi_Rup avatar

    RE: Aaaw shame..

    by Chi_Rup 30 January 2012

    It's not all its cracked up to be, kiKi. I caught myself checking the site for hook-ups on my new tour the other day. Places like Hull…

  5. Copepod avatar

    RE: Visit Wales

    by Copepod 06 January 2012

    Yes, if you're staying in London, Wales is worth a weekend trip at the very least - easiest rail links to Cardiff / Swansea in south,…

  6. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: caernarfon to cardiff via St. Davids

    by Mrs_Trellis 28 August 2011

    Does that mean that you have chosen the train option? If so I would reconsider and take the bus via Aberystwyth (more scenic) and then…

  7. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: caernarfon to cardiff via St. Davids

    by Mrs_Trellis 24 August 2011

    Pretty well impossible - using transport direct - which could not initially find either Caernarfon or St David's (I think the apostrophe…

  8. Tretower avatar

    RE: Travel from Edinburgh to Pembroke Dock

    by Tretower 02 May 2011

    A week is quite generous length of time to take what would otherwise be a 8-10 hr car journey. However the trick will not be not to overdo…

  9. virupaksa avatar

    Gay owned accommodation?

    by virupaksa 12 February 2011

    Hey guys, Going to South and Mid Wales (Aberystwyth, Breacon Becons and Pembrokeshire). Does anyone know of any gay owned B and Bs or…

  10. cullism avatar

    Bottom to the Top

    by cullism 03 February 2011

    Thanks to those who responded to my other posts. The first draft of my itinerary Land's End to John O'Groats to London is: London - Yelve…

  11. cullism avatar

    Re: Driving from land's End to John O'Groats

    by cullism 29 January 2011

    The latest revision of my itinerary (influenced by the advice I have received) is as follows: London - Yelverton Yelverton - Port Isaac…

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    Re: Driving from land's End to John O'Groats

    by cullism 26 January 2011

    Thanks all, taking into account your suggestions and those on another thread (about Wales) I have come up with the first part of my itinerar…

  13. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: Base for day trips around Wales

    by Mrs_Trellis 20 January 2011

    Brecon (beacons, Big Pit and the valleys), Llandeilo or Carmarthen (Black Mountain, Carreg Cennen & Llansteffan castles, Tywi valley,…

  14. battybilly avatar

    RE: Please Help Me Select A Healthy, Interesting Getaway From London

    by battybilly 04 July 2010

    Sounds like another nice idea you suggest. It can also be done from Euston to Chester, then a train journey on from there. Im sure you…

  15. sunnywelshgirl avatar

    Re: Please Help Me Select A Healthy, Interesting Getaway From London

    by sunnywelshgirl 04 July 2010

    Or a hidden gem is mid Wales/South Snowdonia. A train journey from Euston to Birmingham, and then a change there for the route to Aberyst…

  16. Copepod avatar

    RE: Mountain biking in Wales

    by Copepod 23 March 2010

    Nant yr Arian, just inland from Aberystwyth, has lots of MTB trails. I haven't biked there myself, but was a marshal on Microsoft Challenge…

  17. ianigsy avatar

    Re: Scotland or Wales, part 2

    by ianigsy 11 January 2010

    To look at the Welsh alternative for a moment- a day in Cardiff, which really does have the feel of a young capital city these days, then…

  18. aubo23 avatar

    RE: Cardiff to Holyhead via Public transport

    by aubo23 12 October 2009

    There is an alternative private bus company that runs once a day, not Sundays - with changes though: 9.5 to 10 hours Cardiff dep 1110…

  19. myshkin avatar

    RE: where to go in wales

    by myshkin 30 March 2009

    I have just had a fantastic weekend driving around Wales, was there a few weeks ago, and will be there again. From Corsham, unless you…

  20. Copepod avatar

    RE: Swansea

    by Copepod 15 February 2009

    Personally, I wouldn't advise arriving after orientation week - particularly for overseas students, as that's when there will be lots…

  21. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: planning the route for 3 month UK driving tour during Spring

    by Fwoggie 12 January 2009

    I agree with scaryant, this is gonna be bastard expensive. Lets say you did:- Heathrow -> Weymouth -> Lands End -> Cardiff -> Haverfor…

  22. barney_uk2 avatar

    RE: Benefits of Living in England or Wales?

    by barney_uk2 03 December 2008

    FWIW - of your English/Welsh options I would choose Exeter, Cardiff or Aberystwyth (though Aber is quite remote, which is a drawback if…

  23. meliss_880 avatar

    Benefits of moving to Australia or New Zealand?

    by meliss_880 03 December 2008

    I'm trying to decide where to go for teacher's college next year..my options are England, Wales, New Zealand, or Australia.. the problem…

  24. meliss_880 avatar

    Benefits of Living in England or Wales?

    by meliss_880 03 December 2008

    I'm trying to decide where to go for teacher's college next year..my options are England, Wales, New Zealand, or Australia.. the problem…

  25. Gwyds avatar

    RE: From London to Liverpool and Wales in June

    by Gwyds 16 April 2008

    Dont know where to start to answer your question! Lived in Wales all my life and went to University in Liverpool. Firstly with only ten…

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