Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Snowdon Sherpa Day Ticket
Covers all buses zipping around Snowdonia National Park (adult/child £4/2).
Red Rover
Valid for one day on buses 1 to 99 in Gwynedd and the Isle of Anglesey in northwest Wales, including the
Snowdon Sherpas (adult/child £6.40/3.20). You can buy these tickets from the driver; for full details ask at a tourist of-
fice.
If you are planning to travel throughout the UK, National Express has a variety of passes and discount cards, includ-
ing options for senior travellers. More information is available online at
www.nationalexpress.com
.
National Park Bus Services
Each of Wales' national park authorities runs or organises dedicated bus services aimed at walkers and cyclists travel-
ling around the parks. Many routes include transport for bicycles.
Car & Motorcycle
If you want to see the more remote regions of Wales or cram in as much as possible in a short time, travelling by car or
motorcycle is the easiest way to go. There are very few tolls but petrol is expensive - about £1.36 per litre at the time of
research.
Getting around North or South Wales is easy, but elsewhere roads are considerably slower, especially in the moun-
tains and through Mid-Wales. To get from the northeast to the southeast, it's quickest to go via England. Rural roads are
often single-track affairs with passing places only at intervals, and they can be treacherous in winter. In built-up areas be
sure to check the parking restrictions as traffic wardens and clampers can be merciless.
Wales can be a dream for motorcyclists, with good-quality winding roads and stunning scenery. Just make sure your
wet-weather gear is up to scratch.
If you're bringing your own vehicle from abroad, make sure you check that your insurance will cover you in the UK;
third-party insurance is a minimum requirement. If you're renting a car, check the fine print - policies can vary widely
and the cheapest hire rates often include a hefty excess (for which you are liable in the event of an accident).
SPEED LIMITS
»
30mph (48km/h) in built-up areas
»
60mph (96km/h) on main roads
»
70mph (112km/h) on motorways and dual carriageways
Automobile Associations
The main motoring organisations provide services such as 24-hour breakdown assistance, maps and touring information
- usually for an annual fee of around £30. Others are more like clubs.
Auto-Cycle Union
(
01788-566400;
www.acu.org.uk
)
Automobile Association
(AA;
0800 085 2721;
www.theaa.co.uk
)
British Motorcyclists Federation
(
0116-279 5112;
www.bmf.co.uk
)
