New route Ilracombe - Afan 16 miles!

silveringsurfer

Woohoo - from Next Spring there's going to be a ferry from Ilfracombe, North Devon to Swansea . That means it's only about 16-18 miles from my house to Afan instead of 180miles and 3 hours each way drive.

Apparently it will cost about £25 a return journey - sadly it's only a 'foot' ferry but it's a fast cat and will do the journey in under an hour. Even with car hire at about £40 for the day it will be no more expensive yet will save me more than half the travel time.

Now just need to find me a Welsh riding buddy who fancies doing the reverse trip to ride Exmoor and Dartmoor! 8)

christk

I'd be up for an exchange visit. :P Just pm. me closer to the time

Sponging-Machine

Any room for one more on the Welsh side?

christk

Sorry, got wrong end of stick here. Unfortunately am unable to put anyone up at ours. Already a bit crowded! But would be prepared to help with transport in return for the same favour the other side. Sorry for any confussion caused.

silveringsurfer

Nope - right end of stick. Nothing more expected than a ride from the ferry to the best trails and vice versa. (You can calm your wife/girlfriend/ family down now )

christk

Then offer still stands. I work shifts, which means I work 2 weekends in 5, but on the other hand I get to ride the trails when everyone else is in work. Try and give me few weeks notice so that I can say what shift I am. Are you sure bikes will be allowed on ferry? If so see you next year.