Snowdonia Run Out 26th September

[Black80XSA]

Firstly sorry for posting this here Nicola, but North Wales don't seem to bother with a forum.

A few of our neighbours in the NW might be interested anyway, so here goes

This is not a PCGB event, buta few of us are getting together on Sunday 26th for a run out, starting either at the Tan-y-Groes Inn or from Betws y Coed. Run down to Transfynydd, then across to Bala, and down to Lake Vyrnwy, before heading back towards the A5 and back to Betws.

Start point probably the Groes Inn (will confirm nearer the date) 10:00am, but dependent upon the numbers staying overnight in the Groes (one lad coming from Bracknell !!). Keep an eye on this thread and if you or anyone else is interested

Snowdonia Meet 26th Sept

Thanks for reading,
David

Black80XSA (elsewhere known as Percymon)

 

[Black80XSA]

For those that don't want to register at www.porsche-1.net here are the important bits:-

Starting from the Groes Inn at T'yn y Groes (10 - 10:30 am), then onto Betws y Coed,

Betws y Coed > Ffestiniog (including photo's at Stwlan Dam) >> Lake Vyrnwy Hotel >> Druid (A5, via B roads) >> Cerrigudidion (and the EVO triangle test route) >> Betws

Route plan attached

 

[Black80XSA]

Have now negotiated access on the private road up to Stwlan Dam at the Ffestiniog hydro electric power station - looks inviting.

 

[garyw]

Shame, I'm with another independant club the weekend prior[] and the weather doesn't look to good at the moment.
Similar roads except we haven't got the private road (not that I know of).
It looks a proper piece of tarmac..
Garyw

 

[Black80XSA]

Hi garyw - you talking about M4 corridor by any chance ??

 

[garyw]

No, not the M4, ? not sure on the reply!!

 

[garyw]

You have a great event coming up. Our event last weekend was based more northerly and towards Shrewsbury, still excellent roads and the roof were down 90% of the weekend in Sunshine!!

 

[Black80XSA]

Thanks gary - despoite the weather forecast the weather was pretty good last weekend. Just hope its the same this weekend.

Updated info for anyone interested:-

Approximate route (so you can check for yourselves ):-

1. Depart Groes Inn, T'yn y Groes 10 - 10:30 am Sunday 26th Sept.
2. Head South on B5106 to Betws-y-Coed (Shell Optimax fuel stop for those of a thirsty nature)
3. Depart Betws on A470 to Blaenau Ffestiniog
4. At Blaenau Ffestiniog take A496/local roads to power station above Tanygrisiau
5. Drive up to Stwlan Dam for photoshoot
6. Depart dam and head back into Blaenau Ffestiniog to rejoin the A470 South to Trawsfynydd
7. Turn left onto A4212 through Frongoch to Bala
8. At Bala take the B4403 and local roads South, through Rhos -y-gwaliau to Alltforgan on the northerly tip of Lake Vyrnwy
9. Either clockwise or anticlockwise around the Lake on B road, stopping for lunch at either the visitors centre or at the Hotel, which is on the Easterly shore
10. Depart lunchstop on B4396 (heading NorthEast), through Hirnant, and then onto the B4391 (NorthWest)
11. Turn right after the hairpins bends onto the B4403 ? to Pale, and take the B4401 through Llandrillo to Corwen.
12. At Corwen turn left onto the A5 heading West to Cerrigydrudion
13 Take the B4501 North and then the A543 SouthWest to Pentrefoelas.
14 At Pentrefoelas, turn around and go back to Cerrigydrudion on reverse route (two sides of the EVO triangle ).
15. Back at Cerrigydrudion turn right onto the A5 again for six/seven miles then local roads up to Capel Garmon.
16. Depart Capel Garmon back to Groes Hotel


We have to be at BF Power Station at 11:00am to gain access to the Stwlan Dam

Including a few stops and lunch i reckon this will take us the best part of five hours, which should give people heading back south a reasonable departure time.

 

[Black80XSA]

A few pics from yesterday.

Mike, nice to catch up with you and Viv again.

I didn't stage the descent photo either []

Ready for the off

The accent to Stwlan Dam private road :thumbleft:

Black80XSA being chased by 996

996 in the mist

DamBoxsters

The Descent

Back at ground level (relatively)

douglyjon and the Speedster joined us later

Lunch taken on the balcony, overlooking Lake Vyrnwy

 

[douglyjon]

Dave, I don't dout for one moment that the photo's were not staged!!
great day out, nice company, wonderful roads, terrific hood down weather, super lunch and what a view overlooking the lake.
Thanks for organising the tour, Sundays don't come much better than that.

Mike & Viv.

 

[Guest]

Mike

When Chris and I sort out the video footage we'll be sure to send you a copy, I have quite a bit of footage following you on the last stage before you left us (the job of a good camera support vehicle is to insure you get some footage of every car during the day )

Good to meet you and viv

Gary

 

[jamescharnley]

ORIGINAL: Black80XSA

A few pics from yesterday.

Black80XSA being chased by 996

I love this photo []

 

[Black80XSA]

Thanks james,

a shame i didn't take that one, but it might have been a bit difficult !

 

[garyw]

I see you had lunch where we finished our Sunday part of the cruise, was the carpark still a building site!!? At least unlike the week previous the local marathon wasn't taking place[&:].
A big event in south and mid wales planned for next april..looking forward to it.
garyw

 

[Black80XSA]

hey garyw,

building work still ongoing but carpark not too bad - a fezza 328 was getting a bit dusty looking though []

there were a few local runners out, but who could blame them - one of the most beautiful places in the country round that lake []

and a vintage car rally from Betws y coed going North, made for some interesting sites on our way South