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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!
RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year

by Tryfan 25 May 2012

According to the complete university guide Swansea is better than Anglia Ruskin for Psychology. Cambridge is undoubtedly a more attractive…
Knee supports for Sanctuary trek

by flatwalker 15 May 2012

Just wondering what you experIenced trekkers think about knee supports for use when trekking up and DOWN stone steps. I am 60 and do…
RE: Cornwall or Wales

by Mrs_Trellis 09 May 2012

Apart from the Marches perhaps Wales does not really have pretty 'chocolate box' villages as much as England does. In fact the only thatched…
RE: Cornwall or Wales

by bellart1 09 May 2012

I would recommend the Gower and Pembrokeshire in South Wales as there are some pretty villages there - like Tenby and St Davids, plus…
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…
Re: Snowdonia (Wales)

by ladymoo 28 March 2012

hi there just to give you some help, i am from west wales and that north wales is a very beautiful part of the country which are close…
RE: My visit to UK

by bellart1 27 March 2012

In the popular places like West Wales, near beaches, the end of May can be very busy and I would certainly look at some websites for B&Bs,…
Advice on what trek to do. 26 yo Solo Male. Average fitness. April/May

by tom1986 19 March 2012

Hi This will be my first trip travelling solo. I currently work as English Teacher in Korea and will arrive in Kathmandu on April 25…
RE: Travelling in Wales/England

by emmsan 18 March 2012

I love that name Brecon Beacons... I've heard and read a lot of good things about that place so I'll have a look whether it is possible…
RE: Travelling in Wales/England

by billthehammer 16 March 2012

Have a day out on The Brecon Beacons. Nice walk, good scenery, and plenty of good photo oppertunities without hoards of tourists in the…
RE: Best area for biking

by battybilly 02 February 2012

Hi - skunkjuice and welcome to Thorn Tree. I hope you have a very long and happy stay with us all. Cycling in Wales is for me, much nicer…
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…
RE: UK in 9 days - Ideas, comments, criticisms please!

by mike9 29 January 2012

As the others have suggested, you really need 36 hour days to do your itinerary.Just to get you re-thinking, can I suggest 1Trying to…
RE: UK in 9 days - Ideas, comments, criticisms please!

by Copepod 29 January 2012

Route is doable, but will be very tiring. At least longer daylight hours in May means you will see some scenery when travelling in evenings.…
UK in 9 days - Ideas, comments, criticisms please!

by JoanneAbb 29 January 2012

Hi all. Firstly, thanks for reading my post! My first time on this great web site. My husband and I (Australians) are traveling from…
RE: What are good short trips to take while visiting London?

by Magdalen606 26 January 2012

Your plan sounds good - 4 days in London is a nice length of time to get a feel for the place, then 4 days is a nice length of time for…
RE: Recommendations for weekend trips from London - within/outside England

by Copepod 14 January 2012

As you've probably already realised, daylight hours are a bit short just now in London. So, best to go south now and north later to maximise…
RE: What to Do?

by PNG2 10 January 2012

Do Oxford or Cambridge and try your hand at punting the rivers. Try Bath City for a weekend away. Easily accessible by train. Brighton…
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…
RE: Working visa

by Copepod 07 January 2012

Fewer tourist places are open in winter - things begin to open up more at end March (when BST starts - 25th March 2012) and Easter school…
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,…
RE: UK trip including Olympics August 2012

by Copepod 23 December 2011

Edinburgh has the Pentland Hills (with reservoirs) to the south (bordering on the city) and Glasgow has Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National…
RE: UK trip including Olympics August 2012

by andreaclaire 23 December 2011

If you're spending a week in London for the Olympics and then only have two weeks to travel, I'd suggest cutting out the Ireland portion.…
Re: Farm-stays in Wales

by mjan 25 October 2011

Lovely farmhouse B&B near the sea in Snowdonia