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Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 16/6/2015

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Not towed on the A470 for many years but can't see any real problems. There have been recent and currently ongoing improvements around Dolgellau including traffic lights* at a couple of junctions and realignment of what used to be a fairly sharp bend. If you're concerned about the steep section around Dinas Mawddwy you could avoid it by leaving the A470 at Cross Foxes and going via Machynlleth (convenient rest stop?) then rejoining the A470 at Caersws near Newtown.

*temporary traffic lights last week, no significant delays.
Ok thanks for that
Another possible rest stop might be Erwood, where I think the gallery at the old station has recently been reopened (but check).

The last few miles of the A470, as you no doubt already know, is almost motorway standard dual carriageway, joining the M4 well before Cardiff city centre.

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Quote: Originally posted by nora on 16/6/2015

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Ok thank you .
I didn't think the A470 would be suitable for towing and was hoping someone may have been there and have experience of the best route .

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Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 16/6/2015

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Not towed on the A470 for many years but can't see any real problems. There have been recent and currently ongoing improvements around Dolgellau including traffic lights* at a couple of junctions and realignment of what used to be a fairly sharp bend. If you're concerned about the steep section around Dinas Mawddwy you could avoid it by leaving the A470 at Cross Foxes and going via Machynlleth (convenient rest stop?) then rejoining the A470 at Caersws near Newtown.

*temporary traffic lights last week, no significant delays.

Another possible rest stop might be Erwood, where I think the gallery at the old station has recently been reopened (but check).

The last few miles of the A470, as you no doubt already know, is almost motorway standard dual carriageway, joining the M4 well before Cardiff city centre.

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