Route Shropshire to Llanelli

[Tapestry]

Hi
We will be travelling from Shropshire to Pembrey cc site. Sat nav takes us via Shrewsbury and then down cross country, including on some non A roads - a no no when towing. In the past have done M54,M6, M5 then motorway to Ross on Wye, then a road and pick up M4 at Newport. We will be travelling on a Friday morning at the end of rush hour.
Any advice on routes appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

[PaulRT]

Hi
The motorways may be the quickest route, but, depending from where you are starting in Shropshire, it must be considerably further than using A roads to 'cut across' Wales. What about A458 from Shrewsbury to Newtown, then A483 to Builth Wells and on to Llandovery, picking up A40 to Llandeilo, then A483- M4- A4138 to LLanelli? I have towed most parts of this route in various trips to Mid-Wales and it is all 'caravannable' on A roads. Maybe slower, but much more scenic than slogging around the motorways.
Safe journey whatever route you take.
Cheers
Paul

 

[PhilFraeHowMill]

I agree with Paul, makes far more sense.

 

[Gareth111278]

Sorry but as a coach driver & caravanner I think you need to look at how far round it is to go A49 down to just the other side of Hereford, then take a short cut [the A4137] to Symonds Yat & the A40 Dual carridgeway.
This takes you down to the M4 at Newport [as you know], admittadly it's quite a hike up the M4 to Llanelli, but going cross counrty through Wales isn't massive fun with a 'van in tow, I know I live in North Wales!
The A49 is a good fast A road , I've towed on it loads of times. Remember to stop at 'Ludlow food court', follow the deliveries entrance sign when towing & park on the road along side the main building!
Happy Travels!