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RE: Exeter to Worcester

by drumbrake 26 April 2012

Thanks again. While I prefer trains, hire car does give flexibility. Maybe I'll go along the north coast of Devon, then up to M5 (or A38)…
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: 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: 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: 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…
RE: Spend extra days in Cardiff and London, or make 1-2 daytrips?

by Tretower 03 July 2011

What was the question again....!? Based on a quick scan of what you have said I would suggest spending the more time in Bristol rather…
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…
Re: Help - UK (England) & Wales Wanna'Be

by mike9 03 February 2011

#1 has made an excellent suggestion for an itinerary, though personally would have gone direct from The Lake District to York (omitting…
RE: Useful Info for Road Users in the UK

by Tretower 20 December 2010

Not sure I trust any of these sites since temp outside is 8'C below freezing and they keep telling us grit does not work below -7'C! …
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: Stop off between Bristol and Lancashire

by Tretower 19 July 2010

#1 Good call. Instead of following the M5 detour via the M48 Old Severn Crossing and up the Wye Valley and thence to A49. Possible…
RE: South Wales for 6 days

by ginger_phil 18 May 2010

You can do Chepstow to Tintern in about 15 mins, a scenic drive up the Wye valley. There are plenty of nice walks from Tintern, along…
RE: Itinerary Help Needed for 5 days in Wales

by ginger_phil 02 March 2010

The aforementioned Chepstow (one of the best preserved mediaeval castles in Britain, on a cliff overlooking the river) is only a few miles…
RE: What to do?

by peacefulcloud 30 May 2009

I go with Wiltshire Lad's suggestion. The Kings Head on the Gower is lovely. Also, the King Arthur in the center of the peninsular is…
Re: What to do?

by Tretower 20 March 2009

How are you travelling? Your options will be dictated by whether you are tied to public transport or have the freedom of a car. If you…
RE: What to do?

by ae123456 20 March 2009

For scenery Yes anywhere on the Gower, Ystradfellte area if you can find accommodation. Wye Valley also attractive
RE: Family w/teens traveling to Wales

by Copepod 28 January 2009

A couple of options for staying in castles in the UK: YHA (England & Wales) 1 castle hostel: www.yha.org.uk (URL for hostel too long…
RE: 2 weeks in England - Itinerary assistance needed

by dick_dangerous 04 November 2008

It takes a fair time to get up to York so I'd stick with the south if I were you. Oxford would also make more sense than Cambridge because…
RE: what to see in wales?

by nurtonc 25 September 2008

Caerphilly castle is huge and should not be missed. It is only a short distance from Cardiff by train. Cardiff Castle, and near by Castle…
RE: what to see in wales?

by ae123456 24 September 2008

#5 And I had not even mentioned market and historic towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth.Not mentioned Usk Valley or Wye Valley. Cathedral,…
RE: Somewhere prettty near cardiff

by ricochet 27 June 2008

Actually the Vale of Glamorgan between Cardiff and Swansea has some very pretty and worthwhile places to visit. The coastline there is…
RE: Tours in Wales

by Tretower 18 June 2008

Don't know either of the tours but would suggest you need to direct more specific questions about age and nature of the tours to the operato…
RE: 2 full days in Wales from Cardiff. Where are best places to go?

by dick_dangerous 16 May 2008

Personally, if I had a car, I'd head up into the Brecon Beacons via Caerphilly, one of Wales' most impressive castles. In the Brecons…
Re: Two Nights in Wales

by nurtonc 25 March 2008

Cardiff would be a good base for visiting the Brecon Beacons and Wye Valley along with other attractions such as the near by Caerphilly…
Re: Two Nights in Wales

by dick_dangerous 22 March 2008

From Shrewsbury back to Oxford your best bets are either the Brecon Beacons, which are hilly and quite stark with wooded valleys and pretty…