Is this where i think it is? - SV650.org

Grant66 · 28-09-18, 07:04 PM

Is that the foot/bike/motorcycle path near Barmouth?

It was on the trailer for "walking Britains railways" on channel 5.

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Craig380 · 28-09-18, 08:28 PM

I'm pretty sure it is Barmouth ...

garynortheast · 29-09-18, 06:03 AM

It is Barmouth. It's the railway bridge over Morfa Mawddach. The footpath side of it is part of the national cycle network and it's also open to motorcycles.

Craig380 · 29-09-18, 06:44 PM

I think you've mentioned you've ridden across it before, Gary - I finally made it to Barmouth a couple of Sundays ago (lovely road down from Bala, isn't it) and wondered how the hell you were able to ride across it, as it looks far too narrow!

garynortheast · 29-09-18, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig380

I think you've mentioned you've ridden across it before, Gary - I finally made it to Barmouth a couple of Sundays ago (lovely road down from Bala, isn't it) and wondered how the hell you were able to ride across it, as it looks far too narrow!

Slowly and carefully is the answer! You have to share the space with walkers and cyclists so patience and politeness are needed. A deal of care is also needed if you are coming across from the Fairbourne side as when you exit onto the road in Barmouth it is very steep, and difficult to pull out without toppling over, particularly if you are at all...er...vertically challenged!

Grant66 · 29-09-18, 07:48 PM

Still can't believe it's actually legal

think some of the pedestrians thought the same.

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garynortheast · 29-09-18, 07:56 PM

Didn't we ride across there on our last ride Grant?

Grant66 · 29-09-18, 08:05 PM

We did. Got lots of tuts and disgusted looks from some over weight people

I did wonder where the chuff we were going at first

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garynortheast · 30-09-18, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Grant66

We did. Got lots of tuts and disgusted looks from some over weight people

I did wonder where the chuff we were going at first

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He he. I've been over there loads of times and while there are usually one or two who scowl at me, generally most people are ok with it. I always make sure to thank people for making space, or I stop and move aside to allow people through. That, along with a greeting and a thank you usually gets me a good response.

28-09-18, 07:04 PM	#1
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 656	Is this where i think it is? Is that the foot/bike/motorcycle path near Barmouth? It was on the trailer for "walking Britains railways" on channel 5. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.

28-09-18, 08:28 PM	#2
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,273	Re: Is this where i think it is? I'm pretty sure it is Barmouth ...

29-09-18, 06:03 AM	#3
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,583	Re: Is this where i think it is? It is Barmouth. It's the railway bridge over Morfa Mawddach. The footpath side of it is part of the national cycle network and it's also open to motorcycles. __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

29-09-18, 06:44 PM	#4
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,273	Re: Is this where i think it is? I think you've mentioned you've ridden across it before, Gary - I finally made it to Barmouth a couple of Sundays ago (lovely road down from Bala, isn't it) and wondered how the hell you were able to ride across it, as it looks far too narrow!

29-09-18, 07:48 PM	#6
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 656	Re: Is this where i think it is? Still can't believe it's actually legal think some of the pedestrians thought the same. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.

29-09-18, 07:56 PM	#7
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,583	Re: Is this where i think it is? Didn't we ride across there on our last ride Grant? __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

29-09-18, 08:05 PM	#8
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 656	Re: Is this where i think it is? We did. Got lots of tuts and disgusted looks from some over weight people I did wonder where the chuff we were going at first Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.