Accidental offroading closed A465 in Wales !

macabethiel · 25-10-2015, 10:16

Well yesterday whilst on our trip to Wales we were on the A465 somewhere near Pontygof when we reached a roundabout with the A465 being closed !

Did a couple of circuits and the A465 was definitely closed with no diversion signing unless the locals had hidden them. With no map book had to try to find our way towards Mountain Ash with not a clue as to where the next village was or its name!

After a couple of loops round the town we followed another vehicle that seemed to be going in our direction so we followed only to reach a dead end with no tarmac turning space. I boldly drove onto the wide grass verge as the car reversed back several hundred yards.

Wife was giving me the don't get stuck here routine in my ear as I did a 6 point turn half tarmac half muddy field. I finally got her at the point of no return with plenty of hindsight advice about loosing our way etc.

Only thing left was to forget the tarmac as this was too steep to get back onto and do the last leg of the U turn completely on grass and then run alongside the road and get back on it 30 yards down the road where it was flatter. Jeep obliged and we got back on route after an ad hoc diversion of about 4 mies in total to get back onto a new section of the A465.

We went back home via the M4 instead on advice of a local who admitted he got lost on a similar diversion the previous week ! This morning noticed we had stolen a nice coating of Welsh Mud under all 4 wheel arches!

rustic · 25-10-2015, 10:41

Welsh mud!
Probably very good for the roses.
When you think of all the sheep that have been in that field over the years lol..

elty001 · 25-10-2015, 13:57

Wash it off quick

this is what it's done to mine

macabethiel · 25-10-2015, 14:53

That what I call an open plan boot floor !

Just finished jet washing it all off the Jeep now I have to do the drive as well duuuuur.

Mwd Cymraeg ??

Banshee · 26-10-2015, 11:46

The way I read the title, I thought it was going to be a news story about some yobs that were driving up and down the embankments or something

25-10-2015, 10:16	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Accidental offroading closed A465 in Wales ! Well yesterday whilst on our trip to Wales we were on the A465 somewhere near Pontygof when we reached a roundabout with the A465 being closed ! Did a couple of circuits and the A465 was definitely closed with no diversion signing unless the locals had hidden them. With no map book had to try to find our way towards Mountain Ash with not a clue as to where the next village was or its name! After a couple of loops round the town we followed another vehicle that seemed to be going in our direction so we followed only to reach a dead end with no tarmac turning space. I boldly drove onto the wide grass verge as the car reversed back several hundred yards. Wife was giving me the don't get stuck here routine in my ear as I did a 6 point turn half tarmac half muddy field. I finally got her at the point of no return with plenty of hindsight advice about loosing our way etc. Only thing left was to forget the tarmac as this was too steep to get back onto and do the last leg of the U turn completely on grass and then run alongside the road and get back on it 30 yards down the road where it was flatter. Jeep obliged and we got back on route after an ad hoc diversion of about 4 mies in total to get back onto a new section of the A465. We went back home via the M4 instead on advice of a local who admitted he got lost on a similar diversion the previous week ! This morning noticed we had stolen a nice coating of Welsh Mud under all 4 wheel arches!

25-10-2015, 10:41	#2
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Welsh mud! Probably very good for the roses. When you think of all the sheep that have been in that field over the years lol.. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

25-10-2015, 14:53	#4
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Mwd Cymtaeg ? That what I call an open plan boot floor ! Just finished jet washing it all off the Jeep now I have to do the drive as well duuuuur. Mwd Cymraeg ??

26-10-2015, 11:46	#5
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	The way I read the title, I thought it was going to be a news story about some yobs that were driving up and down the embankments or something __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

25-10-2015, 13:57	#3
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Wash it off quick this is what it's done to mine