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by 700c
14 Jun 2023, 10:59am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Accommodation en route
Replies: 4
Views: 483

Accommodation en route

I was wondering if it would be interesting to offer accommodation en route ?

I live close to the LE <-> Jog route and would happily allow anyone who is "wild camping" to pitch up on my land.
I also have two spare bedrooms which could potentially be used.
As well as a lock up garage for safe storage of steeds.
There's also a very nice pub in the village.

Would it be an interesting thread of offerings?
Imagine having a network of forum members offering similar.
by 700c
13 Jun 2023, 12:09pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround
Replies: 47
Views: 10542

Re: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround

Next time I'm in Monmouth I'll find that bridge and report back.
by 700c
12 Jun 2023, 10:00am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround
Replies: 47
Views: 10542

Re: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround

The tunnel is reopened for the season. I can confirm the wireworks bridge at the tintern end is also open.
Happy days.
by 700c
30 Jul 2022, 8:38pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Wild Camping in UK
Replies: 91
Views: 13284

Re: Wild Camping in UK

I live at the southern tip of the Forest of Dean (north of Chepstow) = 100s/1000s places to wild camp.
Anyone who wants to can come and wild camp in my garden/allotment.
by 700c
22 Jul 2022, 10:35am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround
Replies: 47
Views: 10542

Re: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround

Update from Gloucestershire County Council: the contractors will be setting up their works compound in the Wireworks carpark week commencing 1 August.
Which most likely means the wireworks bridge will be closed that same week.
by 700c
19 Jul 2022, 5:04pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround
Replies: 47
Views: 10542

Re: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround

The bridge is still open. The "unknown" closure date keeps getting pushed back.
by 700c
19 Jul 2022, 4:07pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: How's your weather?
Replies: 1941
Views: 94074

Re: How's your weather?

Just had a shower of rain in Chepstow.
It's been quite pleasant this morning, not particularly hot.
by 700c
1 Jun 2022, 8:23pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround
Replies: 47
Views: 10542

Re: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround

fishman18 wrote: 1 Jun 2022, 1:34pm Any more recent update? I'll be coming through in 2 weeks time :shock:
I'm hearing from one of the local councillors that the bridge will be open until the end of June - but he wouldn't/couldn't give me firm details.
by 700c
26 May 2022, 12:58pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround
Replies: 47
Views: 10542

Re: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround

There is no notice at the Tunnel with regards to the upcoming bridge closure, but I did find this;

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/high ... rovements/
by 700c
26 May 2022, 11:42am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround
Replies: 47
Views: 10542

Re: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround

I'll wander down to the tunnel this morning (I live two fields away) and see if there are any notices about the bridge closure.
by 700c
25 May 2022, 11:53am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround
Replies: 47
Views: 10542

Re: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround

Nope, not kidding.
The tunnel is open, but the bridge over to Tintern is closing imminently.

I suppose one could wade over to the welsh side?
But with a loaded bike, almost impossible.

I emailed re the possibility of a temporary pontoon or something of that nature, but received no reply from any of the recipients.
by 700c
25 May 2022, 11:42am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround
Replies: 47
Views: 10542

Re: Lejog Road Closure Wye Valley workaround

Do note that although the tunnel is open now, the bridge into Tintern (known as the Wireworks bridge [ https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/51% ... -2.6805982 ]) is due to close for the rest of the season (for refurbishment) next week.

I'll try to remember to keep the thread updated when I know more.

In other words, DO NOT use this tunnel on your Lejog as you'll come out in the middle of nowhere and it would be difficult (though not impossible) to get back on the A466 main road.
by 700c
29 Jun 2019, 10:36am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Odd old Dawes? 1-Down? What is this?
Replies: 172
Views: 16022

Re: Odd old Dawes? 1-Down? What is this?

Best bike I ever had. Wish I could remember who I sold mine to (someone on this forum) so I could trade it back.
by 700c
5 Mar 2019, 10:12pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )
Replies: 2051
Views: 188955

Re: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )

Great stuff thank you. Looks like it's my turn this summer.

I do still laugh at the thought of shouting "WIMPS" at you guys when I saw you in Gloucester :D
by 700c
5 Mar 2019, 7:00pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )
Replies: 2051
Views: 188955

Re: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )

Hello Wimps - was the route ever made available?

Thanks.