Claerwen Dam to Eryri National Park inc Bastard Lane (Wales) 2-Day Tour – May31st/June 1st

Not for the faint hearted, this route includes everything you want to test you and your 4×4.

Tight gaps, technical climbs, big wheel lifts and many water crossings – what more could you ask for? We have tailored this route so it’s suitable for all driver abilities but your vehicle must be fitted with all-terrain tyres or better and long wheel base vehicles (mainly pickups) must have rear and side protection bars unless fitted with a lift kit and taller tyres or we will have to avoid bastard lane. (please see minimum requirements before booking).

Starting at Rhayader, we’ll head out through the Elan Valley on one of the UK’s best lanes approaching Claewen Dam, famously known for the original Land Rover ‘unstoppable’ advert which was more recently recreated by Richard Hammond on Top Gear.

We’ll then head on to another lane taking us high into the mountains through the vast open landscape of Wales heading north experiencing some of the most beautiful scenery you’ll ever see. We’ll head through the mountains on the Cwmystwyth Mountain Road heading through the old Metal Mines before reaching Devils Bridge to start our next off-road track.

Later on we’ll finish off the day tackling the notorious ‘Bastard Lane’ (this is optional for you to drive or you can sit as a passenger) proving itself as ‘the most challenging lane in the UK.

Day 2 heads straight into the lanes heading north towards Snowdonia finding some of the best lanes the UK has to offer. We’ll head right out onto the west coast proving some of the best sea views in Wales (providing the fog doesn’t show up) This is one of the most memorable trips and one not to be missed!

Difficulty Level: Moderate/Hard

Group Size: 5 plus a leader

This trip includes some tight lanes and body panel scratching on is inevitable and may result to further damage – we accept no responsibility for this.

Minimum requirements:

– Fully Road Legal Vehicle with Valid Insurance, MOT and Tax
– Low Range Gearbox
– All Terrain/Mud Terrain Tyres
– Spare Wheel with required tools to change
– Camping Equipment for 1 night (hotel option available, please email after booking)
– Suitable Recovery point on your vehicle
– Longer wheelbase vehicles (pickups) must have protection bars and/or a minimum 2” suspension lift

What’s included:

– PMR Radios Supplied
– GLASS (Green Lane Association) Accredited Tour Leader/Guide
– Pre-planned legal routes around some of the best terrain Wales has to offer
– Qualified First Aider
– Fully equipped lead vehicle with recovery gear
– Pre-booked Camping Sites (locations may be at sites or wild depending on progression or area of the trip)
– Families/groups and individuals welcome
– We do not recommend dogs to come on this trip however this is up to you

Please Note:

– A minimum of 3 vehicles to attend or we may have to postpone the tour
– Camp site fees not included
– A mixture of road and off-road driving
– Some parts of the route may be inaccessible due to weather or heavy rain
– If your vehicle is not road worthy, we have the right to refuse your trip. No refunds will be given
– Anyone driving irresponsibly or going off route will be asked to exit the group and leave immediately