Archived Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Autumn Colours Cruise

[pgunter]

Says who !! @hard top lol.

 

[hard top]

Says who !! @hard top lol.

Better stop now as we are way off topic and going to get into trouble...

 

[Nodzed]

Can you add me please Niall, on two conditions.. The Starbucks is open and @mid life crisis comes in his zed and not the red flash

Done Mate

 

[Nodzed]

Can you add me please Niall, on two conditions.. The Starbucks is open and @mid life crisis comes in his zed and not the red flash

If he brings the Flash we'll put him at the back this time, its the equivalent of the naughty step
And I'll bring a flask of coffee just in case

 

[TaffZee]

Put me down as interested, I spent 9 Months in Coleford setting up a warehouse for GSK, be good to have a look around the area again.

 

[Nodzed]

Put me down as interested, I spent 9 Months in Coleford setting up a warehouse for GSK, be good to have a look around the area again.

Done

 

[Nodzed]

Put me down as interested, I spent 9 Months in Coleford setting up a warehouse for GSK, be good to have a look around the area again.

Coleford is just round the corner from me, 5 mins away. It hasn't changed much

 

[Alan Slade]

16th October 2016 10am at Ross on Wye

Well I said I'd do it and regretted it as soon as I did, but there seems to be a bit of interest so here goes, lets see how much!

My local areas of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are absolutely stunning in the Autumn especially if you get a sunny day, but folks there's the rub! it can also be quite dank and miserable if its raining so ... this will be a weather lottery as to whether this turns out to be a good roof down day out or a damp squid.

This is at an early stage as it will depend on interest.
The probable route in brief - Meet at the Starbucks on the A40 by Ross-on-Wye (This right at the bottom of the M50) - B4234 to Coleford - A4236 for the twisty downhill run into Wales and Monmouth - Then the fabulous (if the sun is shining) A466 Wye Valley road to the Old Tintern Station for the first stop. There's a cafe that does lovely cakes etc. Also car park charges of £2.00 (I'll try to do something about this.) On a bit further and a stop at Tintern Abbey for some photo opportunities A466 to Chepstow (possible stop here at the Norman Chepstow Castle the first stone built castle in Wales pretty old then!)

B4228 Tiddenham Chase Road to St Briavels and lunch at the George Inn right along side St Briavels Castle (Prince Johns hunting Lodge) parking will be an issue here if there is a lot of us but there are also spaces around the castle) Then on to Symonds Yat rock where if the weather is good the views down over the River Wye and Forest are spectacular. (if the weather is not good this will be missed as it will be pointless) Then heading back to Ross for the finish.

The run is just over 2 hours excluding stops nearer 4 hours with stops I would think, let me know if this is too long or too short. Chepstow is right on the M4 / M5 for anyone who wants a shorter run and would rather leave straight after the Wye Valley run to Chepstow. Lunch can be a set two choice menu at a set price if that's preferred (I will speak to the Landlady soon to get menu options) but they have a great open menu for those that would rather.

Finally for now, the area is not a race track so this will be a gentle scenic run with speeds approx 40mph so as to take in and appreciate the views.

Cheers
Niall

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Attendees:
@Low Rider
@Jack Ratt + (jill)
@littlefeller
@Russell O
@mid life crisis + (Ann)
@pgunter

Maybe's
@Susiewrites
@Gail
@Mr C
@TaffZee

Please could we be added to the list of attendees. Thanks. Alan Slade + Maxine

 

[Nodzed]

Please could we be added to the list of attendees. Thanks. Alan Slade + Maxine

Alan your added

 

[zedwheels]

Hi NODZED is it ok for us to come along?

 

[Nodzed]

Hi NODZED is it ok for us to come along?

@zedwheels Absolutely mate is that +1?

 

[zedwheels]

@zedwheels Absolutely mate is that +1?

Yes me and Mrs. Zedwheels!! (Brian and Linda)

 

[Nodzed]

Yes me and Mrs. Zedwheels!! (Brian and Linda)

Added

 

[littlefeller]

this is shaping up real nice

 

[ZTec]

16th October 2016 10am at Ross on Wye

Well I said I'd do it and regretted it as soon as I did, but there seems to be a bit of interest so here goes, lets see how much!

My local areas of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are absolutely stunning in the Autumn especially if you get a sunny day, but folks there's the rub! it can also be quite dank and miserable if its raining so ... this will be a weather lottery as to whether this turns out to be a good roof down day out or a damp squid.

This is at an early stage as it will depend on interest.
The probable route in brief - Meet at the Starbucks on the A40 by Ross-on-Wye (This right at the bottom of the M50) - B4234 to Coleford - A4236 for the twisty downhill run into Wales and Monmouth - Then the fabulous (if the sun is shining) A466 Wye Valley road to the Old Tintern Station for the first stop. There's a cafe that does lovely cakes etc. Also car park charges of £2.00 (I'll try to do something about this.) On a bit further and a stop at Tintern Abbey for some photo opportunities A466 to Chepstow (possible stop here at the Norman Chepstow Castle the first stone built castle in Wales pretty old then!)

B4228 Tiddenham Chase Road to St Briavels and lunch at the George Inn right along side St Briavels Castle (Prince Johns hunting Lodge) parking will be an issue here if there is a lot of us but there are also spaces around the castle) Then on to Symonds Yat rock where if the weather is good the views down over the River Wye and Forest are spectacular. (if the weather is not good this will be missed as it will be pointless) Then heading back to Ross for the finish.

The run is just over 2 hours excluding stops nearer 4 hours with stops I would think, let me know if this is too long or too short. Chepstow is right on the M4 / M5 for anyone who wants a shorter run and would rather leave straight after the Wye Valley run to Chepstow. Lunch can be a set two choice menu at a set price if that's preferred (I will speak to the Landlady soon to get menu options) but they have a great open menu for those that would rather.

Finally for now, the area is not a race track so this will be a gentle scenic run with speeds approx 40mph so as to take in and appreciate the views.

Cheers
Niall

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Attendees:
@Low Rider
@Jack Ratt + (jill)
@littlefeller
@Russell O
@mid life crisis + (Ann)
@pgunter
@Alan Slade + (Maxine)
@zedwheels + (Linda)

Maybe's
@Susiewrites
@Gail
@Mr C
@TaffZee

Hi Niall, put me down for this please+1

 

[Nodzed]

Hi Niall, put me down for this please+1

You added

Niall

 

[Mint]

Hi Niall, can you put 'The Mints' down as 'possibles' please. A little juggling of our social calendar is required before I can confirm - will let you know how it pans out

 

[BMBabe]

@NODZED i would of come to this if it was a Saturday To much driving in one day me

 

[zedwheels]

@NODZED i would of come to this if it was a Saturday To much driving in one day me

Too much driving!! In a Z3m///..........Nooooo Enjoyable.

 

[BMBabe]

Too much driving!! In a Z3m///..........Nooooo Enjoyable.

It's at least two hours there and two hours back
The New forest event Paul did knackered me out doing it in one day