dawki Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Going to have a few days in Wales in the next couple of weeks, always wanted to have a look but never got around to it. Leaving from Surrey and thinking of heading out to Pembroke? Any info about nice small sites there or on route would be much appreciated. Also has anybody done any cycling around this area? Cheers Dawki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Hi, Dawki, We spent 4 glorious days recently at a wonderful site at the Southern end of St. Bride's Bay -- stupendous views, decent facilities & friendly owners -- at West Hook Farm, Marloes, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. (see p.236 of the CCC 'Big Sites book' -- if you have it). The site is not small, but there is space available for people to 'spread out' in -- so that it does not feel hugely crowded. It opens directly onto the Coastal Path. Your 'van probably shouldn't be TOO big -- the lanes/minor roads around there are a bit narrow at times. Enjoy! Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philjp Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/resultsall.asp?county=Pembrokeshire also see creampots just out side broadhaven http://www.creampots.co.uk/ you might checkout St Davids if you have time you could always stop of in Cardiff there is a site within the city at Shopia Gardens http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=2868,2969,3857&parent_directory_id=2865&id=1582 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robkilby Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Bit north of Pembroke, but we had two great days on Mwnt in early July...great beach, dolphins, simple site...not great cycling territory though. Cycling in Pembroke is pretty good...got my lifetime top speed ( 53 mph ) coming off the Prescelis. Can be a bit commiting, depending on your taste for hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawki Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Many thanks all. Dawki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Your going to the wrong end. North Wales in particular Snowdonia is far better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Give the lad a break, Rupert, he's a cyclist -- only masochists cycle in Snowdonia! Anyway, your wonderful 'backyard', which, I agree with you, is the finest part of Wild wales, will be full of tourists (and their Children) at this time of year -- best to chose a time outside school hols. if poss.! IMO, Pembrokeshire, around St. Bride's bay and including the islands, makes for a lovely restful break, with plenty to do -- I speak as one who experienced it for the first time only last June -- a very pleasant discovery. For Dawki North wales can come later perhaps. Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Symbol Owner - 2010-08-05 9:46 PM Give the lad a break, Rupert, he's a cyclist -- only masochists cycle in Snowdonia! Anyway, your wonderful 'backyard', which, I agree with you, is the finest part of Wild wales, will be full of tourists (and their Children) at this time of year -- best to chose a time outside school hols. if poss.! IMO, Pembrokeshire, around St. Bride's bay and including the islands, makes for a lovely restful break, with plenty to do -- I speak as one who experienced it for the first time only last June -- a very pleasant discovery. For Dawki North wales can come later perhaps. Colin. Now this depends what sort of cyclist he is. We have some of the best mountain bike tracks in the UK with the Mapin trail at Betws y Coed, the extension network in Coed Brennen and a lot at Beddgelert where I live. Their are a lot of tourists around but still not to crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thank you Rupert, I stand corrected! Regards, Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawki Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Really just looking for gentle on/off road with the bike Was not sure whether to go more north or not I would definitely love to have a look be it this trip or the next time. Somebody at work said have a look around Pembroke so that was my starting point, but I like to keep it all very open and see where it takes me. Cheers Dawki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Way2Go Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Either on the way or on the way back there is always Afan Forest Park just outside Port Talbot which is home to 5 world class mountain bike trails http://tinyurl.com/39bobxa (highlight then download the 5 guides from the left hand panel).If you want something much easier and flatter try http://tinyurl.com/28kfnrb (download the guide).W2G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmaggott Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 You can't beat Pembrokeshire; Britain's hidden gem! We used to stay on Fishguard Bay Caravan Park (before we lived here) as it is right above Fishguard, on the coastal path and with views to die for right out of your window. You can get cycle route suggestion leaflets from the information centres; we are walkers so don't really know about off road cycling! If you get the chance, either walk or cycle to the top of Carn Inglis and take in the views of cardigan bay, stupendous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawki Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Symbol Owner - 2010-08-04 7:11 PM Hi, Dawki, We spent 4 glorious days recently at a wonderful site at the Southern end of St. Bride's Bay -- stupendous views, decent facilities & friendly owners -- at West Hook Farm, Marloes, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. (see p.236 of the CCC 'Big Sites book' -- if you have it). The site is not small, but there is space available for people to 'spread out' in -- so that it does not feel hugely crowded. It opens directly onto the Coastal Path. Your 'van probably shouldn't be TOO big -- the lanes/minor roads around there are a bit narrow at times. Enjoy! Colin. Thanks for that tip colin I left early this morning and i am on west hook now after a great day at st Annes head and Martins Haven, really like the site Thinking of heading bit further north tomorrow and see what we find. cheers Dawki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Cheers, Dawki, Glad you enjoyed it! We were so taken with it that we just didn't want to move on -- we didn't have a lot of time available, so we just explored the area around where you have just been staying. Marloes Sands are beautiful ( if you are not miles away by the time that you read this) -- particularly at low tide. Have a great trip wherever you go, Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Hi, Dawki, I've just spotted that you are 'online' at the moment -- how was the rest of your Welsh trip -- or are you still in the middle of it? Happy days -- Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawki Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hi Colin Having a real great time ended up in Gower last couple of days. I have left there now and sort of heading home at Porthcawl at the moment but thinking going up to Afan forest on the bike tomorrow Cheers Dawki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robkilby Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 glad you are enjoying it Three weekends in Wales coming up for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawki Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 robkilby - 2010-08-12 9:34 PM glad you are enjoying it Three weekends in Wales coming up for us You lucky lucky lucky boy Where abouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie gibblebucket Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 We're heading off to Wales tomorrow, so look forward to exploring the places recommended on here. All we need now is some sunshine! Oh and some spending money ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olley Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Go somewhere else, the weathers crap. Olley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvin Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I moved to Wales last year, and yes the weather is crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawki Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Just pulled up on the site , and the weather is crap. last nigh tonight then M4 early in the morning oh dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmaggott Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 You lot are living in the wrong part of Wales :-) If you look at the weather forecasts you will see that the southernmost tip of cardigan bay does not get the rainfall that the rest of Wales does! If you don't believe me take a look at the charts. We have just spent a 'yucky' wet(ish) week in the midlands and at the Malvern show. Finally gave up and came home late yesterday, the neighbours took great delight in telling me how they have had a glorious dry and fairly sunny week. Took the opportunity today of taking out all the kit from the van and drying it out on the drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robkilby Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 just back from first weekend; Welshpool.Good spot for cycling, castles, railways and cafes.Henllan campsite;6/10 LLangollen next,then Tywyn near Aberdovey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawki Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Many thanks for the tips posted, had a great week and these tips helped us to do that. Cheers Dawki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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