2005 4 Lakes & 5 Mountains run 2006 In The DARK !

[Goonery]

OK, since my sojourn in Wales I've been mulling this over and over, I did the route once , and came back thinking OMG. second time, it was exactly the same but faster!, now I want to share .
Its time to gauge interest , basically it will be a winter run in Mid Wales taking in 4 Lakes and 5 freaky mountains, the roads are designated B, but they are D or E in many cases on my reckoning. No nasty lumps and bumps but it is remote for the most part and only drivers with confidence should apply. Its not especially dangerous, but it does require a steady nerve on some parts.
A splendid lunch stop in Bala, about 90 miles all told , Ice picks and crampons may be required

So whos interested ?


Jan 30th 10:00 AM Sharp run lasts about 4hours not including stops and lunch break, so should be done by 4 pm latest

As its a way out for some folks Hotel accomodation will be arranged at somewhere nice
SEE POST 22 for Pics
Provisional route :
Start @ Welshpool
Vyrnwy (L) (Picture opportinites)
Over the top to Bala (M)
Bala (L) and Lunch (second leg is quite long and loos are a rarity, also remember its cold and windy )
Llyn Celyn (L)
Trowsfynyyd (L)
Mynydd Bach (M)
Rhobell Fawr(M) Long and twisty run thru great scenery)
Dollgellau (Loos and carpark, shops etc)
Cader Idris (M)
Tywyn
Welshpool

Barmouth removed, takes too long to get to and back, and its not very interesting, Tywyn substituted, beach and large free carparks on Sea front.

The brave souls left are:

1 GOONERY

2 POBSEY

3 MATT18

4 Mad Brummie ,if he can get a car !

5 MAXIM

6 INTERCEPTOR

7 HICKSTER (snow chains optional)........

8 BILLY SMART + ONE (Circus' Diabolique?)

9 MINISOOPERCOOPER (non smoking)

10 WOBERT

11 PORT RHOMBUS

12 L13 COOPER

12a RAKEY + JLo

14 MICKPad

15 oRb

16 Wylie Eyed

17 BEASHTMASCHTER

18 WindyMilller

19 Special Guest

[Pobsey]

Put me down for this,


cheers


Rob

[matt21]

sounds a riot! I'm up for some mid winter fun. Put me down!!

[MAXIM]

yep me please...some of the roads in mid wales are amazing.....

[bubblegoose]

You just know me & Elfie will be up for this!!

Hope to see you or chat to you soon mate,
Dave

[Paul]

Sounds very cool indeed. However, I'd need to know - date, how cheap can I stay over, and the idea of £5 for insurance worries me, could this be classed as a rally or something? In which case, how does our insurance stand?

Rough idea of location?

[ALD0]

I'd be interested pending on the date etc.

[Brushy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Sounds very cool indeed. However, I'd need to know - date, how cheap can I stay over, and the idea of £5 for insurance worries me, could this be classed as a rally or something? In which case, how does our insurance stand?

Rough idea of location?

Worries me also....sure time will tell

[Goonery]

OK, Date will be January or Feb, too late this year.

Hotel no more than £45 ( bar til u fall over)

Insurance is to cover Ambulans or whatever the Welsh call it.

More later, this is looking good so far

[Hickster]

I would most definitely be interested. Wales is a really great place to drive - but ice and snow is a bit of a worry Pop me down as interested in the first instance

[Goonery]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hickster

I would most definitely be interested. Wales is a really great place to drive - but ice and snow is a bit of a worry Pop me down as interested in the first instance

Not actually planning on snow and ice, just some very quiet roads and some amazing photo opportunities really, but then again a bit of Shnee might add to it, bring a shovel

[Ady]

oooo could be tempted

Ady

[Hickster]

I'll bring a shovel, snow chains and a hundredweight of rock salt if need be

[Goonery]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hickster

I'll bring a shovel, snow chains and a hundredweight of rock salt if need be

Now thats a bit over the top if I may say so, but over the tops it really is

[Billy Smart]

Stick me and the missus down, it will depend on date but im sure i can work round that one...