Llanberis

PITCHTOCLOSE
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edited June 2017 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Good afternoon,what is the best route to llanberis site with a caravan in tow from Betys y coed, I want to go via the llanberis pass but I am being told no..

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  • brue
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    edited June 2017 #2

    Take a look on youtube first?

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited June 2017 #3

    I would suggest it depends on how big/long your outfit is, as it isn't wide, has stone walls either side and likely to have a lot of cycles, car tourists ambling along looking at scenery, and possibly some walking groups. Could be a tight squeeze if you encounter a coach/other van coming other way.

    We have towed up and down it, but a long time ago when roads were quieter, and with a small van in tow. Remember goats and fallen rocks were a hazard back then, but not as many cyclists.

    Fabulous drive if you are not towing!

  • Fisherman
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    edited June 2017 #4

    Service buses, tourist buses and HGV use it all the time. But then you also get tourists who can only drive when they have a pavement to steer by. 

  • notite
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    edited June 2017 #5

    Hi Hooker 128, I towed down the pass last year enroute to Morris Leisure Site at Llanberis, there is 1 section that is rather tight on a double bend. I have Swift Challenger 565 it is not as long as some outfits.

    Would I do it again? that depends where I was travelling from, I returned home via A55 so didn't tow back up the pass.

     

    Rob 

  • eurortraveller
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    edited June 2017 #6

    It's not exactly the Simplon Pass, is it? 

  • OrionCalls
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    edited June 2017 #7

    It is driveable, I drove from betys y coed to Llanberis without the caravan earlier this year with a view to taking the caravan a few days later.

    I decided it would be driveable BUT decided that by taking the route suggested by Morris Leisure was a lot easier and faster and far less concerning.

    I feel I was correct in my decision (I'm always for the easier life)

  • SteveL
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    edited June 2017 #8

    Personally I wouldn't.

  • PITCHTOCLOSE
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    edited June 2017 #9

    Thank you all, personally I cannot see a problem, but the better half does.. it is the idiots coming the other way who do not know how wide their vehicle is, so it looks like I will follow the A5 to Bangor ect ect

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