alank Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Just got back from a 500 mile trip around south wales. I envy anyone who lives their, the roads are fantastic, standout ones A4069, Black Mountain Pass, and A4061. Wow !!. Luckily the roads were quiet , but can imagine they get packed in high season. NC 500 next , but not sure if the roads,scenery would be any better. Regarding other posts on consumption, i had a long period when i was at 70/80mph getting their and was amazed to see 39.7mpg showing. I filled up when we arrived at our first stop, and it actually worked out slightly more than 40mpg. Why buy electric😀. In the mountains was a different story 15 mpg, but great fun, haha. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 I've searched this thread from top to bottom, and I still can't find any photos............ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 You were lucky there usually packed with commuters, wandering sheep and horses with the odd cow thrown in for good measure. Weathers usually cr*p. Can’t see that much because of the rain. Especially on the mountain roads because of the low cloud. I’d stay away. 🙄🙄🙄 Well I might be just a tad sceptical as I live in S. Wales.😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Davey P said: I've searched this thread from top to bottom, and I still can't find any photos............ Here’s a taster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GTSMarky Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 I've only ever been anywhere near the NC500 route on a motorcycle as it's pretty jammed with campers etc, so would be dire if you wanted to get a move on in a car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Ringmaster999 said: You were lucky there usually packed with commuters, wandering sheep and horses with the odd cow thrown in for good measure. Weathers usually cr*p. Can’t see that much because of the rain. Especially on the mountain roads because of the low cloud. I’d stay away. 🙄🙄🙄 Well I might be just a tad sceptical as I live in S. Wales.😂😂😂 Stunning scenery from the Black Mountains though... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 3 hours ago, moospeed said: Stunning scenery from the Black Mountains though... On a good day 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted April 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 A few pics hopefully??? https://imgur.com/a/NoyM5i3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvs Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 My back yard, I will have to organise a drive around some areas off the beaten track, the last time organised a drive out it was for a MG group I was in at the time, it was like going on a Welsh safari with all the animals we came across on the mountain roads. Guvs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Off to Wales on July. staying in South Wales first night and then exploring the Western coastal roads up towards Snowdon. @alank I'm told lots of speed cameras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 This might be useful @Pinewood https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/speed-camera-locations-in-wales-23657131 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 yes I saw that and made a note Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 I use this on my phone and it’s excellent. It can work in the background, so you can be streaming spotify for example and it will cut in and warn you. It even knows what side of the road you’re on and doesn’t warn you if it doesn’t need to. https://www.camsam.com/software/camsam-plus-for-android/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, BBB said: I use this on my phone and it’s excellent. It can work in the background, so you can be streaming spotify for example and it will cut in and warn you. It even knows what side of the road you’re on and doesn’t warn you if it doesn’t need to. https://www.camsam.com/software/camsam-plus-for-android/ I use Waze as it's free, and does a decent job of most speed locations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted May 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 I second waze, wife has it running on her phone, whilst i'm driving. Perfect set up🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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