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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 11:33:36 GMT
From Cannock, Afan is about 160 miles (3hrs) away.
What are the alternatives within that distance from Cannock?
Looking for cross-country/trail centre riding rather than DH and somewhere you could spend a whole day.
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Post by Jimbo on Oct 9, 2014 12:15:02 GMT
degla or coed y brenin
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 12:35:58 GMT
Apart from Degla and CyB lol
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Post by barffy on Oct 9, 2014 12:52:46 GMT
I really enjoyed Nant y Arian. The long xc route was proper in the sticks, it felt like a real adventure.
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Post by Jimbo on Oct 9, 2014 12:54:40 GMT
Apart from Degla and CyB lol You failed to make that clear in your original post!!!!!!!!!  |
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Post by Nelly on Oct 9, 2014 12:54:42 GMT
Brechfa is supposed to be good, obviously BPW is close to there
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Post by Nelly on Oct 9, 2014 12:55:29 GMT
Going from Cannock could do FOD in the morning, 45 minute drive to Cwmcarn for the afternoon
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Post by Nelly on Oct 9, 2014 13:41:07 GMT
Apart from Degla and CyB lol You failed to make that clear in your original post!!!!!!!!! He just likes being awkward, this will go on for two or three pages and he will go to Cannock |
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Post by Jimbo on Oct 9, 2014 13:50:35 GMT
You failed to make that clear in your original post!!!!!!!!! He just likes being awkward, this will go on for two or three pages and he will go to Cannock You know him well then   |
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Post by marsbarman on Oct 9, 2014 14:51:14 GMT
Cwmcarn is a brilliant set of trails, I've done the Twrch trail twice now, it has some excellent technical climbing sections which once you reach the top has some brilliant fun downhill sections (video link at the bottom) after that there's a little more climbing (nothing too serious) for a penultimate downhill section which is fast and tight as hell, final little climb and bam, final decent into the carpark, seriously fast.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 15:16:31 GMT
He just likes being awkward, this will go on for two or three pages and he will go to Cannock You know him well then I really don't like you attitudes... I've got away day at the end of the month and Afan is at the top of the list at the moment.. Just wanted to make sure there's nowhere better, closer etc So, STFU |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 15:17:28 GMT
Cwmcarn is a brilliant set of trails, I've done the Twrch trail twice now, it has some excellent technical climbing sections which once you reach the top has some brilliant fun downhill sections (video link at the bottom) after that there's a little more climbing (nothing too serious) for a penultimate downhill section which is fast and tight as hell, final little climb and bam, final decent into the carpark, seriously fast. Sounds a bit short.. What kind of distance is it? |
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Post by Nelly on Oct 9, 2014 15:20:35 GMT
Cwmcarn is a brilliant set of trails, I've done the Twrch trail twice now, it has some excellent technical climbing sections which once you reach the top has some brilliant fun downhill sections (video link at the bottom) after that there's a little more climbing (nothing too serious) for a penultimate downhill section which is fast and tight as hell, final little climb and bam, final decent into the carpark, seriously fast. Sounds a bit short.. What kind of distance is it? It is short which is why I suggested FOD mini dh runs in the morning Cwmcarn in the afternoon, although it would prob be better to do Cwmcarn in the morning then FoD till your to tired, they offer uplift as well at £2 a go so for a tenner you can get a good few runs in |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 15:22:50 GMT
It does sound good, two places in one day.. Think it's best left for another occasion though. Definitely keeping this in mind  Cheers |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 15:23:44 GMT
You can get to the 7 stanes over by Dumfries in 3 hours. Scotland in 3hrs?? We're going by car not Concord lol |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 15:50:39 GMT
Easy done chief, without crazy speeds. Did Glasgow in 4 hours regularly. It's only just across the border. Mabie is only 217 miles. I guess you're right actually.. |
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Post by steormy on Oct 9, 2014 16:33:23 GMT
Whinlatter . Just about in your timeframe . Not massively long but if you do both loops (about 11 miles) then have a brew .Then redo both loops again . Jobs a good un
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Post by barffy on Oct 9, 2014 19:01:23 GMT
As another option that is closer, what about Hopton and Eastridge in a day? Eastridge has some very very steep sections and feels a bit more natural, Hopton has a big climb but makes up for it with great decents including downhill runs. No facilities at either mind so take a flask and a cucumber sandwich!
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 12, 2014 15:34:01 GMT
2 hours drive tops upto Lee quarry 2 hours around there and then move onto gisburn the full 8 loop is 1.5 to 2.5 hours dependant on fitness, nip back u for a go down the hope line which is pretty good. Drive home 2.5 hours.
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