Betws-Y-Coed
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Sunday 19th of June '05 |
North Wales run to Betws-Y-Coed |
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222 mile run starting from the M6 junction 20A meet-up, through a
rich variety of North Wales's finest and little known roads, with a stop
off at the popular bikers' haunt of Betws-Y-Coed nestling at the bottom
of its steep-cut picturesque valley, and a rip past the base of Snowdon
itself. This run purposely avoids
much contact with the infamous A5, and it's summertime swarm of
constabulary. You'll swoop along some fine fast 'A' roads, pass
through out of the way villages down technically interesting back roads
and experience the full range of what Wales can offer in the way of
scenery and terrain. If you like biking variety then you'll love
this route.
An additional meet-up has been added at the M60 (Manchester Orbital) junction 10 for those coming in from the east side of the country. |
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| Status: Confirmed | Contact: mailto:Event Co-ordinator |
| Route Map(s) – (click map to enlarge): | |
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| ROUTE & ITINERARY | ||||||||
| Start Time |
From |
To |
Description |
Dist. (Miles) |
Dur. (Hrs) |
Total Dist. |
End Time |
Notes |
| 08:30 | M60 junction 10 meet-up | 08:40 | Meet-up for those coming in from the east of the country. | |||||
| 08:40 | M60 jn10 | M6 jn20A | M60, M62 & M6 | 16.6 | 0.3 | 16.6 | 09:00 | Motorways get us swiftly to the run start meet-up. |
| 09:00 | M6 junction 20A meet-up | 09:30 | Run start meet-up. | |||||
| 09:30 | M6 jn20A | Ellesmere | A run down the A49 until joining the A495 as we enter Wales. | 47.9 | 1.3 | 47.9 | 10:50 | A fast and straightforward run down a popular 'A' road route to find our own way into Wales. |
| 10:50 | Break | 0.3 | 11:10 | |||||
| 11:10 | Ellesmere | Bala | The A495 takes us past Oswestry onto the A483 and then the B4396 and B4391 for a torturous twisty run onto Bala | 40.0 | 1.1 | 87.9 | 12:20 | The A5 may be a popular run into Wales but this choice of roads adds a far more technical slant! |
| 12:20 | Meal break | 1.0 | 13:20 | |||||
| 13:20 | Bala | Betws-Y-Coed | The A4212, past Llyn Celyn lake lets us then cut loose onto the B4391 through Blaenau Ffestiniog and the A470, A4085 & A498 onto Betws-Y-Coed | 48.1 | 1.5 | 136.0 | 14:50 | Truly into Snowdonia it's only to be expected that the road twists and turns on its up and down way past the base of Snowdon. |
| 14:50 | Break | 0.5 | 15:20 | |||||
| 15:20 | Betws-Y-Coed | Ruthin | A wealth of little known roads; the A548, A544 and B5382 to Ruthin | 38.0 | 1.0 | 174.0 | 16:20 | Away from the beaten track and through some of the prettiest parts of Wales, this section will keep you concentrating. |
| 16:20 | Break | 0.3 | 16:40 | |||||
| 16:40 | Ruthin | M6 jn20A | The A494, B5118 and A55 past Chester get us via the A51 onto the B5393 and B5153 onto the A49 and a mile of the M56 to the finish | 48.0 | 1.1 | 222.0 | 17:50 | Out of Wales and into the Cheshire plains this section holds a good variety of off the beaten track easy roads. A chance to chill-out as the run comes to an end. |
| 17:50 | A break, some last minute chin-wagging and fond farewells. | |||||||
| Interested (will confirm nearer the time): | |||
| Handle | Name(s) | No. Up. | Notes |
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Attendees: |
12 Bikes & 18 People |
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Handle |
Name(s) |
No. Up. |
Meet-Up |
Conf. |
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| CLIVE | Clive & Kit | Leader | 2 | M60 Junction 10 | ü | |
| STUEY | Stu & Lainey | Whippets | 2 | M6 Junction 20A Services | ü | |
| QUINEY | John & Sandra | Sweeper | 2 | M6 Junction 20A Services | ü | |
| BOLDRICK | Grahame | 1 | M60 Junction 10 | ü | ||
| CANARY | Rob & Julie | 2 | M60 Junction 10 | ü | ||
| CHALKIE | Simon | 1 | M6 Junction 20A Services | ü | ||
| CHIMES | Simon & Debbie | 2 | M6 Junction 20A Services | ü | ||
| JANE | Jane | 1 | M6 Junction 20A Services | ü | ||
| NIGS | Nige | 1 | M6 Junction 20A Services | ü | ||
| PRECIOUS METAL | Garf & maybe Sue | 2 | M6 Junction 20A Services | ü | ||
| SKIPPY | Skip | 1 | M60 Junction 10 | ü | ||
| STEVEG | Steve | 1 | M6 Junction 20A Services | ü | ||
| Meet Up Locations | |
| Sunday 19th of June '05 (click map to enlarge) | |
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08:30 for 08:40 departure - M60 Junction 10, near the Trafford Centre
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The M60 (Manchester orbital) junction 10 is convenient for access by the M60, M62, M602, M61, M66,
M67 and M56.
Meet at the entrance to the old works unit, across which is currently an old skip, immediately that you leave the roundabout north towards the Trafford centre. If you get to the Tulip Inn then you've gone too far! Fuel is available at junction 9 but the distance to the run's start is only 16 miles and we'd prefer that you fill up there. Meet at 08:30 for an 08:40 departure. |
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09:00 for 09:30 departure - M6 Junction 20A Services, near Warrington
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M6 junction 20A services. Convenient for access by the M6 and M56
(junction 9).
Fuel will be available - please ensure that you start the run with a full tank. Meet at 09:00 for a 09:30 departure outside McDonalds. Please note that the motorway signage gives this junction as 20 and not 20A, but it is signed 'Services'! |
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03/03/2008 00:50
