SES - Wales Road Trip / Colin McRae Weekender - July 2015

[Scott.T]

Currently planning a road trip that will include 2 overnight stays.

Initial plan is :

Friday 17th July : Early leave and head up to Brecon/Talgarth area (accommodation would be found in this area) and enjoy the Brecon and Black Mountains.
The map of the Brecon area below is based on roads that I know. Some of which I have purposely diverted over too and have driven more then once :

South Wales

Saturday 18th July : Early start and head up through Mid Wales to hook up with the McRae Weekender : http://www.seriesmcrae.com/

Various routes to drive in this area, perhaps including the EVO Triangle :

Route to EVO Triangle

Sunday 19th July : McRae Weekender show.

We would then head back via Telford......

The above is the initial plan, but the route may be subject to change as we gather more information.

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[Rdlangy1]

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[nikkinokkinoo]

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[BIG"E"]

I do not know if this helps, but just seen this on PH.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=31450

[555_Si]

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[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

I do not know if this helps, but just seen this on PH.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=31450

Driven that road many times, its good but there is waaaay better imo

Hopefully I'll be coming along on this too as I love this part of the world, will see if the wife fancies it (and whether nanna fancies looking after baby for the weekend!)

[Bytes]

Provisional booking depending on work & teenager care

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[Hongkongfooi]

would really like to go but would like an idea of the hotel/b&b costs please.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

would really like to go but would like an idea of the hotel/b&b costs please.

Their are plenty of youth hostels in Wales..

if you wish to save on the expense..

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

would really like to go but would like an idea of the hotel/b&b costs please.

Tent city it's free

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

would really like to go but would like an idea of the hotel/b&b costs please.

Premier Inn at Merthyr is £35 if booked now. The towns not great but the Hotel in on the ring road, and a good location to get to/from.

As for North Wales, I'm open to suggestions as everywhere is either expensive or full.
The Premier Inn in Llandudno want £80 per room (which could be split between 2). Breakfast is Extra.

[Anger]

Will be up in North Wales for the McRae gathering weekend on the 18th

[Rdlangy1]

That premier inn for £35 seems cool!
I'm happy to follow suit with what others want - just let me know when and where I need to book! Ha ha

[Rdlangy1]

Any news on this yet gents?

[Scott.T]

Still in the planning mate. Trying to find a better hotel in North Wales.

[Rdlangy1]

[SeanMcKnetic]

Make sure you have your fuel stop options mapped out in advance, especially if you're strictly V Power only.

Wales is my home turf and I've been caught out many many times in that respect esp in mid Wales.

[Rdlangy1]

Good advise bud! Thanks

[Scott.T]

North Wales is proving difficult to get Hotels/B&B in the area.
The other option is that we head towards North Wales first, but stop/overnight further out.
Then drive into the hills for the morning and then head south later.
Getting accommodation in the South is easier.

Doing it that way we are also a lot closer to home for when we are done with driving the hills/valley's and want to head back.

[Rdlangy1]

Good plan

[Scott.T]

What do people think about shifting the Wales trip 1-week and combining it with attending this : http://www.seriesmcrae.com/

I have done a trawl of some of the hotels recommended and prices are very high in that area.
However, if we drop south a bit and stay at Owsestry, the price is almost halved. This is approx. 1 hour from the showground (dependent on route ).

I have emailed the organisers to see if we can fit in with their itinerary as much as possible.

We could still work this as planned, heading up to Brecon Friday 17th, then head North on 18th.

Your thoughts........

[Rdlangy1]

Suits me fine...happy just to be tagging along

[555_Si]

Looks good

[scotty]

I'm going to the McRae weekend meeting with a few boys down south on route to it so might see you there .

[Scott.T]

O.K thread title now updated to include the McRae Weekender and the date shifted by 1 week to 17th - 19th July.

I am in talks with the organisers and they may have found us a Pub/B&B with rooms in the area with private car park etc...etc.....

I will keep you posted.

[Hongkongfooi]

Would love to stay here http://www.groesinn.com/the-inn/

[Rdlangy1]

Awesome - will alter dates off work tom

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

Would love to stay here http://www.groesinn.com/the-inn/

Very nice do like the log cabin though

[cos140]

Hi all, Have any of you ever been up to North Wales before and experienced some of the roads here? Evo triangle is great with some long sweeping bends and great scenery.
I'm sure you will all enjoy the Tour I am planning

Where are you all starting your trip from?
Kind regards
Justin

[scotty]

Originally Posted by cos140

Hi all, Have any of you ever been up to North Wales before and experienced some of the roads here? Evo triangle is great with some long sweeping bends and great scenery.
I'm sure you will all enjoy the Tour I am planning

Where are you all starting your trip from?
Kind regards
Justin

I'm starting my trip from bonnie Scotland.

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by cos140

Hi all, Have any of you ever been up to North Wales before and experienced some of the roads here? Evo triangle is great with some long sweeping bends and great scenery.
I'm sure you will all enjoy the Tour I am planning

Where are you all starting your trip from?
Kind regards
Justin

Hi Justin, thanks for popping along.

Scotty as you may of guessed, is from the land of the 'Man Skirt'. But he used to be local, so he hangs about on here......we haven't dis-owned him....'yet'......

Most of us will be travelling up from Kent/Sussex/Surrey, hence the route into Wales from the South.

I've driven South Wales a few times, but not been up t'north since I were a boy (so about 30 years ago.....and yes I'm being honest with the age unlike some on here )

Really looking forward to having this as part of our 2015 Calendar.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by cos140

Hi all, Have any of you ever been up to North Wales before and experienced some of the roads here? Evo triangle is great with some long sweeping bends and great scenery.
I'm sure you will all enjoy the Tour I am planning

Where are you all starting your trip from?
Kind regards
Justin

Thanks for signing up Justin, I've fast-tracked your account through so you have access to all areas, PMs etc.

As Scott says, we're mostly from Sussex/Surrey/Kent. I'm a newbie when it comes to North Wales roads, but know a lot of the South Wales roads pretty well (valleys, Brecon Beacons and up to Llangurig area) as I've been going to the WRC for the last 15 years. Haven't done any of the newer stages further north though (yet....). I haven't been able to commit to this yet but hope to come along!

[scotty]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Hi Justin, thanks for popping along.

Scotty as you may of guessed, is from the land of the 'Man Skirt'. But he used to be local, so he hangs about on here......we haven't dis-owned him....'yet'......

Most of us will be travelling up from Kent/Sussex/Surrey, hence the route into Wales from the South.

I've driven South Wales a few times, but not been up t'north since I were a boy (so about 30 years ago.....and yes I'm being honest with the age unlike some on here )

Really looking forward to having this as part of our 2015 Calendar.

Man skirt

[cos140]

Hi all, Thanks for the welcome and allowing me onto your forum

Scotland, fair play to you and well done for keeping in contact with the rest of the members down south.
Cheers for sorting out my account here and you will have to come up to this years Wales Rally GB and see what our forests are like.
The stages that Colin used in 1995 are literally about 6 miles away and I have driven that last mile of the final stage many times. Once in my Legacy, but going alot slower and no crowds!

I did stick my phone on the dash and video it so have a nose at this clip and see if any of you recognise the final section

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bzCEsB3g6A#t=29

The original footage from 95

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKiz1n6O_Tc#t=54

Enjoy

[Rdlangy1]

Coming from East Kent and never experienced Wales at all - looking forward to my first road trip with SES and coming as part of the tour

[Rdlangy1]

Dates changed with work - roll on July !

[Rdlangy1]

Any updates on hotels e.t.c.?

Cheers

Ryan

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Any updates on hotels e.t.c.?

Cheers

Ryan

Waiting to see what final numbers are then hope Cos140 can sort out the North Wales part of the accommodation.

[Rdlangy1]

suuuuuper

[Scott.T]

Any more interest for this event

[Steve_PPP]

Yes but I can't confirm yet as its still 6 months away and no idea what funds I'll have spare after Germany and the ongoing house refurb.

[scooberblue]

Il come. Sounds like a good weekend

[Security_Paul]

If we can gather a rough idea of pricing, I should be able to come along to this as well.

[Scott.T]

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3. nikkinokkinoo
4. Wagon_Si & Wagon_Jo
5. Bytes & Bit

Due to low numbers the attendance at this event, by SES in an official capacity, is under review for cancellation.
Those wanting to attend may be advised to make their own travel/accommodation arrangements.

[Rdlangy1]

Ahhh that's a bummer - let me know if it does get cancelled so I can reclaim my days off work

It's a shame that

[Bytes]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Due to low numbers the attendance at this event, by SES in an official capacity, is under review for cancellation.
Those wanting to attend may be advised to make their own travel/accommodation arrangements.

That's a shame, I was looking forward to my first SES trip

[Security_Paul]

Might be able to pull more numbers if we've got an overall idea on pricing. Got a few track days around then so need to know how much it'll be before I can give a sure answer.

How many people are you looking to get for it?

[Rdlangy1]

So is this def cancelled in official SES capacity?

[Scott.T]

Yes afraid so.
The low numbers don't justify the effort required to make/support all the planning.
If people still wish to go they should make their own arrangements.

We do however have the Beaulieu event 2 weeks later and an 'overnighter' in the new forest could be an option.

[Rdlangy1]

Already signed up for beaulieu

No prob - just asking coz of un booking the time off work - cheers Scott

Ryan