04 Bangor to Narberth through Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks
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RouteXpert Nick Carthew - (MRA Master)
Last edit: 02-03-2021
Route Summary
This route is day 4 of a 6 day tour through the spectacular landscapes and coast of beautiful Wales.A route through any National Park is going to be good, this route travels through two. Mountain, rural and coastal views with one section of very narrow road. We rode this route in September 2018 and despite it raining for the first half, it was still very enjoyable. I awarded this route with 4**** stars - as the roads, scenery and attractions are all very good.
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Duration
6h 32m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
245.86 km
Countries
Snowdonia National Park.
RouteXpert Review
This route is soon into the Snowdonia National Park from the accommodation and heading towards Mount Snowdon, at 1085 m it is the highest peak in the British Isles outside of Scotland. This route uses the spectacularly rocky Pen-y-Fan pass to navigate around the foot of Snowdon passing several deep, sparkling lakes along the way. At RP 7, Beddgelert any dog lovers can pay homage to 'Gelert the dog' where you can read the sad tale at Gelert's Grave. The route leaves the A470 road at RP 10 to head up onto the high moorland over a livestock grid on a narrow lane. The view from the top of the moor is remote and beautiful and worthy of a photo, you will pass through areas of forestry as you come down the other side to rejoin the A470 briefly before taking the magnificent A487. This road weaves it's way through valley after valley and a great view of the Tal Y Llyn lake can be had from RP 20. After crossing the Afon Dyfi (River Dovey) the route joins the coast and passes by two coastal castles, one at Aberystwyth and the other at Cardigan, both are in ruins but are still worth a visit - if only a drive by! RP 24 marks a motorcycle cafe in Aberystwyth if you're in the need for a coffee or bacon sandwich.
A short while after Cardigan the route climbs to around 450 m to pass over the open moorland within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and then back down the other side and onto the hotel at Narberth.
Narberth is a gorgeous little market town in the east of Pembrokeshire. Multicoloured Edwardian and Georgian buildings line the high street which has developed quite a reputation as a shopper’s heaven. Independent shops selling a whole range of exquisite items from fine art to fine food rub shoulders with vintage and antique shops. Then when a well-earned rest is needed, there are award-winning cafes, pubs and restaurants galore for you to choose from. The town is well placed for exploring this corner of Wales.
As well as links for the two hotels on this route, I have included a link for a new route that tours around Pembrokeshire below this review.
RP 4. Llyn Peris.
RP 22. Afon Dyfi river.
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