A jaunt to Wales

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Our various medical appointments are now partially paused.
Thus a Jaunt to Mid-Wales and maybe the north begins tomorrow.
So any gems please.
We aim to pearl one plain one with C&Cc certified sites and wilding (and other)
Pub stops are not for us as we prefer our own food.
Aiming for Powys to begin with via Worcestershire, then towards Builth Wells, Rhyader, Dolgellau.
I use the various apps (C&cc, SFSites and Wildcamping) but any info to augment these.
Thanks in anticipation.
 
jagmanx said:
Our various medical appointments are now partially paused.
Thus a Jaunt to Mid-Wales and maybe the north begins tomorrow.
So any gems please.
We aim to pearl one plain one with C&Cc certified sites and wilding (and other)
Pub stops are not for us as we prefer our own food.
Aiming for Powys to begin with via Worcestershire, then towards Builth Wells, Rhyader, Dolgellau.
I use the various apps (C&cc, SFSites and Wildcamping) but any info to augment these.
Thanks in anticipation.
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Towyn headland
And
Borth golf club carpark are essentials for us

Borth £10 per night for the most hippy close to the beach you can have....

Towyn headland for nice quiet (busy with local dog walkers to dusk)
Spot at side of nice calm river and shingle ish beach beyond for free
..

Or Nant Y Moch reservoir for ultimate chill factor and free
 
Ohhh and if you find yourself Elan valley wise....

Top of Claerwen dam (top gear Richard Hammond series 1 landrover fame)
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Thanks yes..
Rhyader = Elan valley and the mountain road to Aber.
Ps do you know which way the coaches go ?
 
Try CR Belan Locks south west of Welshpool. The car park is right next to the canal and there are excellent walks in both directions along the towpath.

There is a review in the app that is rather negative. It is possible to park a large motorhome and achieve a level using a set of ramps. Head for the top left corner parallel with the canal.
 
We live near Chirk so spend a fair bit of time trundling around Wales.
The roads between Bala and Bronobar or Bala and lake Vyrnwy
have quite a few nice wild stops.

Last week we stopped on the south side of Bala at one of the many forest tracks (top right hill in attached pic) which was marvellous although the steep drive up without any passing places was interesting!

We also spent a night at Faibourne golf club, not quite as nice as the parkup at Borth but flatter, with toilets etc, excellent beach and an easy walk/ferry to Barmouth.

When in Powys and especially when it’s already dark we often use the free overnight council car parks, favourite is the Groe in Builth Wells but even the one by the bin truck depot in Rhayader is good!

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Thanks to all. So useful to get the additional information/recommendations.
 
Thistle said:
We live near Chirk so spend a fair bit of time trundling around Wales.
The roads between Bala and Bronobar or Bala and lake Vyrnwy
have quite a few nice wild stops.

Last week we stopped on the south side of Bala at one of the many forest tracks (top right hill in attached pic) which was marvellous although the steep drive up without any passing places was interesting!

We also spent a night at Faibourne golf club, not quite as nice as the parkup at Borth but flatter, with toilets etc, excellent beach and an easy walk/ferry to Barmouth.

When in Powys and especially when it’s already dark we often use the free overnight council car parks, favourite is the Groe in Builth Wells but even the one by the bin truck depot in Rhayader is good!

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Are all the car parks in powys ok too overnight in?
 
Friday we drove to the Elan valley and the dams.
Then over the hills and far away.
The mountain road to Devil's bridge.
We overnighted just past the summit level on the border Powys/Ceredigion.
Nice level layby where we could park at 90 degrees to the road.
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The road down was a well-surfaced but single track with passing places.
Fortunately very few oncoming vehicles. Could be a bit tedious if more traffic. Two wide vehicles might have been a problem, but not so for PVC vehicles.

Quiet at night if a bit windy !
Saturday, on to Devil's Bridge and then Llangurig.
Nice camp again.Glangwy farm.
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Drover said:
Yes , all Powys council car parks allow overnight parking. Some charge a pound or so but most are free
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You can only stay one night in seven at the same car park though.

Nevertheless, thank you Powys.

PS The Esplanade car park, Brecon is v good. By the river and a very short walk to town for good eating. Walks for the dog also.
 
jagmanx said:
Our various medical appointments are now partially paused.
Thus a Jaunt to Mid-Wales and maybe the north begins tomorrow.
So any gems please.
We aim to pearl one plain one with C&Cc certified sites and wilding (and other)
Pub stops are not for us as we prefer our own food.
Aiming for Powys to begin with via Worcestershire, then towards Builth Wells, Rhyader, Dolgellau.
I use the various apps (C&cc, SFSites and Wildcamping) but any info to augment these.
Thanks in anticipation.
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I'm local to Aberystwyth, Nant y moch reservoir for ultimate get away from it all no mobile signal no services. Aberystwyth Rugby club has overnighting busy at times. Borth as mentioned before lovely beach.
 
Handel10 said:
I'm local to Aberystwyth, Nant y moch reservoir for ultimate get away from it all no mobile signal no services. Aberystwyth Rugby club has overnighting busy at times. Borth as mentioned before lovely beach.
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Love Nant y Moch....

Always stunningly peaceful
Aberystwyth rugby club looked fab when we called for services
And very handy for Aberystwyth center
 
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