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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…
RE: North wales to bristol route recomendations please

by barney_uk2 28 May 2012

An alternative is to meander down the English side of the border, calling in at place like Ludlow, Leominster, maybe Hay-on-Wye, Chepstow.…
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: 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…
RE: Roadtrip suggestions in Wales ? Driving from Bristol ..

by Tretower 01 February 2012

Starting at 1pm Friday; spend several hours in static traffic on the M32, M4....!? Seriously; South Wales via Bath (on a Friday!), you…
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: Visit Wales

by Tretower 06 January 2012

If you have read up in Wales and have 2-weeks what are you looking for from this forum!? Wales has castles galore; probbaly some of the…
RE: jobs in cardiff

by battybilly 16 September 2011

Cities and towns such as Cardiff, Swansea, newport and Chepstow are among the best places in The South of Wales for employment. Much…
Re: Offas Dyke next week

by Tretower 22 August 2011

In the first instance I am not familiar with bunk houses in that area, and you may be pushed to fund that sort of accomodation en route.…
Offas Dyke next week

by stevepaint 22 August 2011

I am thinking about walking from Hay on Wye to Chepstow along The Offas Dyke trail. This is my planned route would be glad of any comments…
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…
RE: Spend extra days in Cardiff and London, or make 1-2 daytrips?

by Tretower 03 July 2011

I have no agenda and only offer advise/opinion based on information provided. You state you are interested in history and architecture;…
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 …
RE: Seniors walking in England 'end to end'

by Copepod 14 June 2011

This link takes you to mapping aimed at cyclists, but also gives information about distances, places to stay etc that could be used by…
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…
Stackpole Wales, nearby islands

by cullism 09 March 2011

I had just about finished my day-by-day itinerary for our forthcoming driving holiday around Britain when someone recommended that we…
Re: Symonds Yat

by Tretower 02 March 2011

Symonds Yat, in Herefordshire? Nearest town is Monmouth, nearest rail station would be Chepstow, though I do not believe there are direct…
RE: London calling :) Help me!

by Bassalegboy 20 February 2011

Adding to Fwoggie's list for around London: St Alban's and Canterbury. 'I cant find anything really good outside London.' In terms of…
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…
RE: Help - UK (England) & Wales Wanna'Be

by christopherneill 05 February 2011

# London (3 or 4 nights) Windsor can be done from London saves moving stuff and cuts car hire can do in a busy day to include an hour…
Re: Base for day trips around Wales

by cullism 20 January 2011

Thanks all! On the basis of your suggestions I have come up with the following itinerary: Bath - Crickwell (via Chepstow) Crickwell -…
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…
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…
RE: 3 days in Wales- ladies trip

by ginger_phil 10 November 2010

#1 All the places you mention have mediaeval castles, which is something Wales excels at - England and Wales were at war on and off for…
RE: travel from london to north wales

by battybilly 27 August 2010

Wrong side of the road? There's loads of countries that drive on the left - all over the world. We're not unique. Your finest route from…