Marshmallow

What a fantastic day! Such a shame about the weather in the morning making it a bit slippy and ruining some of the fun. And as already mentioned, there were other drivers about which held us up on some of the roads unfortunately as overtaking with so many cars wasn't really an option. But still, plenty of fun had by all, and I'm so glad you all came along and enjoyed yourselves. Above is the actual route that we did. The Black Mountain / 'nobody knows Top Gear crashed a helicopter here' road being the A4069. It was great to meet you all and it would be nice to do this again if people would like to. We can defo aim to do that other Top Gear road as well as revisit some of the places where the route was spoiled by the rain. As for the castle thing Keith, this is genuinely possible if people would like to. Might be a decent idea to do this over a weekend and get some driving in but spread over a few days rather than having to cover so many miles in one day. Had a quick look and found this little beaut. http://www.forgottenhouses.co.uk/properties/manorbier-castle-pembroke-wales/ Doesn't look like there is a moat or a drawbridge, but the sea is there and plenty of parking for semi-circle action as you can see. I'm sure there are more, Wales is chock full of castles.

Not much can slow you down unfortunately Ian! Hey Omer86... Its difficult to estimate times exactly as it depends how quickly we get on/traffic and how long we make stops for. I have planned two tea stops in the morning (10 and 11.30ish maybe) plus a potential two other quick ones for photos and admiring the scenery. If all goes to plan we'll be having lunch at 1ish around Pen-y-cae if you want to check that location on a map. I was going to leave it to the group to discuss at lunch what way they want to drive back to the bridge from there and whether people want to stop for another coffee or not. From lunch destination back to the bridge is an hour and a half drive. So without a stop you would be leaving Wales maybe 3.30pm. If we stop to say goodbyes 4.30 potentially. Not that you have to stay all day, it would be easy enough to head back earlier should you want to.

The weather is looking AWFUL for Sunday . As we have people travelling from further away already booked into hotels this event is for sure going to be ON. Just wanted to bump this thread and make sure you all know the event is going ahead, rain or no rain! I've planned the route, slightly differently from last time, along with tea/lunch/stopping points and will provide everyone with the info and a map in the morning in the likely event that we get split up. There should be more cars attending than last time and it may be difficult for us to stick together. We will be at Aust / Severn View services from 8am, and leaving by 8.30am. We will pull over to meet the hotel crew in one of the laybys on the A466 Wye Valley link road. Rob, Chris, Faith etc, I suggest you be there from 8.30am and we'll look out for you as we're driving through. We will pull in so I can give you maps etc, I'm not expecting you to just join on at the back or anything! We're still totally up for this, we just all might have to take it a bit easy on the roads as it's going to be WET!

Please see attendance list on the original post!

Had a little chat with Chris regarding this on Saturday at Japfest. I understand a few of you guys are staying in Wales on the Saturday evening so you can attend. This is great news, its looking like we should have a decent turn out for this meet. Would you like us to change the morning meeting place to your hotel car park or could you potentially join the convoy from one of the lay bys on the A466 Wye Valley Link Road?

Hi Mike, This is the route we did last time. I'm pretty sure that we will do the same route or very similar. We wouldn't have to come back on the A470 and could make the end of the route longer/more laney via Blaenavon/Pontypool if people want to stay out longer. It really depends on what the time is like when we get to certain points of the route etc. If anyone has any suggestions of somewhere in particular we should make an effort to include then please do mention. Those wishing to stay just for the morning could make their way back home after the B4520 and back to Brecon part as we'll stop at least twice for tea in the morning, so at a guess it would be around 12-1pm by the time we would complete this part of the route. I would really recommend at least staying for this part as the roads between Usk and Brecon are fantastic and the B4520 was extremely fun too. For those that get hungry and will want breakfast, obviously you could pick it up between 8 and 8.30am when we will be at Aust services or on the tea stops we'll make in the morning. We went for lunch around Defynnog I think so those staying for lunch and then wanting to go home could cut straight down to the A470 to head for the bridge. There are plenty of options depending on how much time you have to spend. So the start point is Aust services M48, but we didn't actually finish there last time as you can see from the map. We stopped for a coffee at a services just outside of Newport and made our way home from there after saying our goodbyes. But we certainly can come over the same bridge back and finish where we start if it turns out that way. Hope that's cleared things up a little, Lindsey

That's hell of a drive Faith, but it would be great if you could join us. More than welcome to come along not in an 86. I think we have some people tagging along in other vehicles. If all goes well and people are up for it, I'm sure we will do another Brecons run later in the year. Enjoy your Europe trip, sounds ace!

***ATTENDANCE LIST SO FAR: Marshmallow Faith Buzzard Rob275 Westonian Jack-You-Hill (maybe) Kristov4 Mike RJU (maybe) Omer86 (maybe) STEVO9000 (maybe) GT86-Ian (maybe) CHOSENMAN007 We are organising another meet and drive through the Brecon Beacons on Sunday 31st May. All are welcome to join us, and I would highly recommend it as we had a blast last time. We plan on meeting at Aust / Severn View services at 8am (for those among us that need our morning caffeine hit) to leave and head over the bridge no later than 8.30am. We will stop for plenty of tea, for lunch and to admire the views. For those wanting a postcode and to check the start point on a map the address is: M48, J1, Aust Motorway Services Area, Bristol, Avon BS35 4BH Last time we were out for the whole day and came back over the bridge around 4pm. We will plan the route and give options for those that come from further afield to get back to the main roads and on their way home earlier should they have a long drive back. Hope you can make it! Lindsey

A few of us had a little meet yesterday at the AV8 cafe, Cotswold Airport. The usual South West suspects but it was great to see some new cars and faces too. The cafe is a little hard to find, plus it was grey, cold and windy... but well worth it as the breakfast (and company) was cracking. Attached are some photos of everyone getting a good sniff of Craig's car and all six motors lined up next to our mates lovely GTR. Cheers all for coming out! Lindsey

Sam is a lady driver btw. There are a few of us about

The yellow is a limited edition model. Only 86 have been made. We were talking about it on the weekend and the yellow really seems to divide opinion. I personally think it looks fab and would have gone for it had it been available two years ago. http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/toyota/toyota-gt86-giallo-edition-2015-review/

Hey Remal, The black is ours, orange is Westonian's, Silver BRZ is Buzzard's and the lovely yellow Giallo is a new member Sam Carpenter, who I think only uses the 'other' forum. The GTR was with us also and messed up our parking but we'll let it go as it's awesome. There was a white 62 plate there that I've seen at the Haynes museum meet before but don't know who that is. Sorry we didn't catch you, glad you also enjoyed the meet. A great drive out yesterday and a chance to see (and hear) some nice cars in the Gorge. Lindsey

Us Bristolians thought it would be nice to venture up North a little for a meet. Plan of action is to meet at AV8 restaurant (Cotswold Airport) on Sunday 26th April at 9am for breakfast, and perhaps a little drive after if people would like. http://www.av8-cotswoldairport.co.uk/ If you are in the Bristol/Gloucester area or would like to travel from further afield, come and join us. The more the merrier! Lindsey

Sorry Ian to keep hijacking your thread... but you can now sign up for this event... 'To participate in Parade laps the track access fee is £14.00 per car. If you are paying by cheque please download, print and send the completed entry form, together with your cheque (payable to ‘Bristol Motor Club’) to Zoe Tooth at the address shown on the form OR if you use online banking please complete the online entry form, then use your personal online banking service to make a BACS transfer. The account details are shown on the form. Please note that your entry will not be accepted until the payment has been received.' L