I agree about the route from the South being more attractive via the middle of the country but it would make more sense to go Brecon, Builth Wells, Newtown. Equally attractive and less congested and distance than via Leominster.
At Newtown you could opt to go via Dolgellau or carry via Welshpool and Oswestry. At Oswestry the choice is the A5, attractive but much slower than nipping up to Chester and getting on the A55 which is dual carriageway all the way to Valley.
The A55 from Chester to Holywell is to be avoided on Fridays nights and Saturday/ Sunday mornings on a good sunny day as the trippers pour into North Wales.
You should find the routes through the middle relatively traffic free, particularly if you head towards Dolgellau. The downside is you do get some vehicles driving at very high speeds and there have been numerous fatal accidents. The region is particularly popular with motorbikes who drive round in large groups disregarding the law.The fatality rate amongst them is particularly high, much above the national average.The North Wales Police have made it a target to reduce this carnage.
Mr Brunstrom got into trouble recently for showing a picture of a decapitated biker's head still in his helmet. The picture was intended for the press's private viewing to try and get the message through that speed does kill and the press can play a positive role rather than the negative "taliban" type of reporting. This particular biker had been wearing a T-shirt with an anti-police message emblazoned on it. It made identifying the head easy for the press as that part had already been reported at the time of the accident.The story of the photo was then leaked.The family of the deceased were outraged.The dead mans father was demanding resignations, etc and consulting a solicitor ( compensation claim?)He claimed that he had gone to great lengths to protect the deceased's family from the whole truth.
Really.The biker, a middle aged married man with a family, had overtaken another vehicle and hit an oncoming car at an estimated speed of 90 MPH. What about the stress the occupants suffered ? ( To say nothing of the danger and potential injuries) Who had to go and clear up the mess ?
Keep up the good work Mr Brunstom. Keep speeding off our roads.Too many people feel invincible on the roads and have little regard for others.
Incidentally, you will also find that North Wales, and Anglesey in particular has one of the best crime detection and reduction rates in Britain.
Go on Angus, check the facts before you pass further judgement.
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