N. Wales Scenic 03/03/13

[Bluebottle]

I propose a jolly excursion along scenic routes in N. Wales.

I'm going on a Bluebottle Bumble anyway, anybody that fancies the ride-out is welcome

I'm posting early while plans are forming to give plenty of notice and accomodate as many needs as possible.
I'll edit these details as things firm up, stops are worked out etc.




DATE
Sunday March 3rd

MEETING POINTS
1. Little Chef, Knutsford TIME Leave at 9-00
A556 Chester Rd, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0PP - 200 Yds Off J19 of M6 (toward Altrincham/Manchester)
then
2. Ponderosa Cafe TIME 10-30. Leave at 11-00
Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen, LL20 8DR
Some will be getting there early to have breakfast
http://www.ponderosacafe.co.uk

3. Barmouth around noon
Main party will have a bite to eat and return via Snowdonia to Denbigh
Riders could leave/join here and still have a good mornings/afternoons ride.


ROUTE
Horobags helped me out with a great route:
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Manc section

Little Chef A556 Knutsford (M6 Junct. 19 as above) Depart 9-00 AM
A556
A49/A534
Wrexham
Llangollen.
Horseshoe Pass (A542)
Ponderosa Rendezvous and get organised
50 miles. 1hr 20 mins
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Welsh section
Leave Ponderosa 11-00 AM
A5/A494
Balla.
Barmouth - Butty break & Seaside!
50 miles. 1hr 10 mins
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A496 North
A4085/A498/A4086
Capel Curig
Betws y Coed
A5
A543 high level route to
A & D Motorcycles, Denbigh
FINISH

75 miles



COMs
1. Its a good to swop mobile numbers via PM
2. PMR radio comms, Channel . (preferably PTT) I'll have mine plugged into my lid if anybody else is taking their's.

CONDITIONS
I can live with cold and/or showery but I'm going there to enjoy seeing the scenery and the roads. If I can't see either of these due to Snow, fog, ice or heavy rain I won't be going.
I'll keep an eye on the long range weather forecast and try to pick a reasonable day.

GOING
Bluebottle
Horobags
Chippie
Kayz1
Syntec4
Basil69
Earl
ZZG
Halfabusa
Liam
TMax9

INTERESTED
Pikey
Sylar
Burgman1958


I think Ponderosa to Barmouth is about 50+ miles each way. I'm starting out from Bolton/Bury area

[horobags]

Im up for it too as long as its not pissing down all day, a few showers in march I can handle should be a great day out..

[Liam]

This is good for me.

[Sylar]

Is this ride a Day out Bluebottle?? What time do you plan on starting out?

[Bluebottle]

I was thinking of it as a short day out - not dawn til dusk. It would be good to see see you there for all or part of it.

I'm just looking at the timings. Barmouth is the halfway point and a natural stop for refreshments, chinwags and absorbing a bit atmosphere. It makes sense to be there not too long after noon. My initial thoughts are to work it back from there.
I would probably need to start out at 8-30

[horobags]

When in barmouth we are very close to snowdonia, so we could have a chip barm, and possibly split, those on limited time head back, and those who want to crack on,,, do so , then everyone will be happy, just an idea, what do you think mark.?

[Bluebottle]

Absolutely. I'm all for it being flexible.

Just make absolutely sure everybody knows so that we don't think somebody has dropped off the back of the formation and call mountain rescue

[kayz1]

I will meet you at the Ponda..
Lyn.

[Bluebottle]

[halfabusa]

I'd love to join but google maps show a 5 hour ride just to get there... I wonder if anyone else from london area made it that far on a day and back before, or even better, thinking of joining this ride out