Malvern hills to Gowerton

JonCaz
JonCaz Forum Participant Posts: 84
edited April 2017 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Leaving Malvern hills site next Week and traveling to Gowerton. Can't decide whether to take the M5 and Severn bridge or M50.

First time in that area for us

Advice welcomed cool

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited April 2017 #2

    The M50 every time. It's shorter, saves bridge tolls and the A roads are absolutely fine whereas the M4 through Newport and Cardiff can be a bit hairy at times. 

  • SteveL
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    edited April 2017 #3

    I agree with TW. Even if you want to stick to motorway most of the way, you can use M50, A40, A449 and join the M4 just east of Newport. This is a saving of 16 miles and £6.70 bridge toll, on using the M5.

    Bridge tolls are only paid westbound, so if going back this way you could try the bridge and M5.

  • JonCaz
    JonCaz Forum Participant Posts: 84
    edited April 2017 #4

    Thanks chaps I didn't know the bridge was free on the way out. Think we'll try the 50 in and the 5 out...

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