holidays

[sheila2155]

i'm travelling to Tenby from Oldham in August. it's over 200 miles. anyone know where we can stop safely for a break?

Sheila

[sheila2155]

very funny - Ha Ha!!!

i'm taking 5 kids aged 12, 9, 4, 2 and 18 months to tenby for a week in the car. i think I'm exceptionally brave!!
we go on the m60, m56, m55 and then onto A roads.
i reckon I'll be off my head by the half way stage and if I don't stop off somewhere - up to my eyes in, sick, pee and quite possibly poo as well.
So - is there anywhere to stop for a break. the rac routeplanner doesn't say which is why I'm asking you guys.

Sheila

[kempie]

You're looking at a 5 hour journey with the mid-point of your suggested route being in the area of Dolgellau if using the A489 or Newtown, Powys if using the A483.

An alternative route (M60 / M56 / M6 / M5 / M50 / A40 / A449 / M4 / A48 / A40 / A477) adds about 75 miles but only 10 or so minutes to the journey and keeps you close to many service areas... routemap

[Buenchico]

Harry Tuffin's Transport Caf� is open 7 days a week. It's about half way between Oldham and Tenby and only involves a very small detour.

Come off the A483, after passing Welshpool, and turn left onto the A490. Follow this for about 8 miles, to Church Stoke. When you reach the A489, you're only 300 yards from the caf�. (It's not clear from the website whether you turn left or right onto the A489 but it shouldn't be hard to find. You could always phone for directions):
http://www.transportcafe.co.uk/harrytuffins1.h tml

To return to your route, simply the follow the A489 towards Newtown and then pick up the A 483 again. (The detour adds just 8 miles to your total journey).

Chris

[brian j john]

i live about an hours drive from tenby and go there for the day as often as i can , if you have'nt been there before it's a lovely place with good beaches . iv'e always said if you get good weather you'll have to go a long way to beat it . have a nice time .

[brian j john]

PS
you'll only be a short drive from "Folly Farm" where the kids will have a good day , don't know how much it will cost to get 5 kids in there though

[sheila2155]

yhanks everybody.
i've heard tenby is a great place to go. folly farm sounds great especially for the tinies. thanks for that.

sheila

[brian j john]

http://www.folly-farm.co.uk/