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Any family friendly lanes near Harlech?
We're off to Harlech tomorrow for a week. Can anyone suggest any lanes in the area and down towards Abersoch?
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11th Aug 2011 7:32 am
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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There is a nice lane overlooking Barmouth Bay. Think I have some photos in my gallery. Will try and get some more details before the nights out.
Andy
11th Aug 2011 5:09 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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The lane is called Bomber Lane. you will need OS Landranger 124 Grid Ref SH 601073. This is a photo overlooking the bay. If you get the weather the veiws will be superb. Drove this lane a couple of times and this is as good as its been. There are a few gates and cattle grids and it is about 6 miles long. You get to it off the A493 look for a sign for some lakes (cant think of the name of them). At the lakes there is a car park so you could park up for a lunch or something. Drive past the lakes through a gate or 2 then you come to a "T" junction turn right through another gate and turn left. This is the start of the lane
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Hope this helps
Andy
11th Aug 2011 7:39 pm
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OS Grid refs are SH588 072 to SH656 133. Its a great scenic lane, with loads of gates. The view over Barmouth is stunning if the weather is good.
Do you know why its called Bomber lane? There is a plaque on the wall at approx SH639 119 (just after you come out of the trees and start descending the long hill down to the end.) which remembers a world war 2 USAF bomber which crashed there. Also known as the Barmouth Loop.
Other lanes in the area are Happy Valley which might be a bit severe for inexperienced. There is a lane across the golf course at Abersoch, but its usually busy with Mondeo's trying to follow sat nav to the campsite
11th Aug 2011 8:48 pm
SWR
Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
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Is bomber Lane still open?
Heading over to Harlech next weekend, and looking at videos it should be alright in the wet as it looks a solid Lane.
Some recent experience would be great.
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6th Mar 2014 3:25 pm
Andy Foster
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Location: Liverpool
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Went up that way last year seem to remember a no entry sign at the start. Still some nice "roads" around there though.
Let's us all know how you get on.
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6th Mar 2014 4:41 pm
Hairy Dan
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Bomber lane was closed because of a landslide but I can't find any info to see if it has reopened, according to Trailwise it has been closed since 17/06/2012 but no news of it reopening Cheers Ian
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6th Mar 2014 5:48 pm
SWR
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Cheers gents,
Unfortunately I have come to the same stopping point. I have emailed John, the Glass area rep, so will see what he comes back with and let everyone know.D3 HSE TDV6 Auto. Bonatti Grey.
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6th Mar 2014 11:49 pm
SWR
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John the GLASS area rep has been back in touch. He says bomber lane is open again. But it's best to travel south to north. He has also sent me some other local routes.
A thoroughly lovely and helpful chap.
Check out the WWL site for other useful info.D3 HSE TDV6 Auto. Bonatti Grey.
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7th Mar 2014 11:51 am
Hairy Dan
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That's good news Cheers Ian
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