khughes18 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Hi guys, just getting into things after a spell away and struggling for tracks and bashing sites in S.Wales, any info or suggestions would be massively appreciated as I'm a bit limited where I live. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenkins87 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 i'd like to know aswell, coz sometimes i struggle to find somewhere to have a bash about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe of loath Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 How close are you to the Brecon Beacons? I found a stonker of a bash spot on a walk there a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrorTrooper Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 theres a few of us who often meet up near newport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenkins87 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 well im from Aberdare, so im not too far from brecon im up for a bashing session soon, once i get my cars back on the road, one needs an ESC the other needs a new clutch spring the joys of the RC hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe of loath Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 (edited) well im from Aberdare, so im not too far from brecon im up for a bashing session soon, once i get my cars back on the road, one needs an ESC the other needs a new clutch spring the joys of the RC hobby There's some epic stuff here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=51.825257,-3.321955&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=15&sll=51.824559,-3.319116&sspn=0.012148,0.042272&ie=UTF8&ll=51.824585,-3.318129&spn=0.012148,0.042272&t=h&z=15 It's the spoilheaps from an old quarry, loads of jumps and stuff. Edited April 18, 2010 by joe of loath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 there is a club in west wales : Torque RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rav_Man Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 (edited) There's some epic stuff here: http://maps.google.c...042272&t=h&z=15 It's the spoilheaps from an old quarry, loads of jumps and stuff. That looks awesome, might have to have a look up there, Im from Blackwood mate, theres a few of us that go out, we just look for places that could be good, havent found one we can stick to yet.... Where are you from KHughes? Edited April 18, 2010 by Rav_Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe of loath Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 (edited) That looks awesome, might have to have a look up there, Im from Blackwood mate, theres a few of us that go out, we just look for places that could be good, havent found one we can stick to yet.... Where are you from KHughes? I took a few pictures of it with my phone, unfortunately I have the worst phone camera that's ever been created and you can hardly see a thing. It's worth a look though, really! Don't stay too long though, it looked like it got a bit rough after dark. Edited April 18, 2010 by joe of loath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenkins87 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 That looks awesome, might have to have a look up there, Im from Blackwood mate, theres a few of us that go out, we just look for places that could be good, havent found one we can stick to yet.... Where are you from KHughes? From blackwood? Never? Im guessin you drive coz you got "all eyes on me" ha ha! im from blackwood originally see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khughes18 Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 That looks awesome, might have to have a look up there, Im from Blackwood mate, theres a few of us that go out, we just look for places that could be good, havent found one we can stick to yet.... Where are you from KHughes? from the Rhondda mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.R Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 What part of the Rhondda are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie69 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 all eyes on me is my car club fella bright pink stickers FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenkins87 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 all eyes on me is my car club fella bright pink stickers FTW yeah, i asked you for a chrome one a few months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khughes18 Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 not looking too good for sites or tacks in s.wales then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger906 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 theres a track at Talywaine near newport i think not ventured around much in wales, but il be down there racing in june, part of the midlands series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khughes18 Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 that'a not too far for me, does anyone know directions, is it a private track or can anyone use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khughes18 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 sorry to keep on guys but any ideas? still struggling for somewhere even half decent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCskin82 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Has anyone tried Ogmore-by-sea car park??? Its not to bad for buggies/Truck's and Truggies as it goes. If ur about give it a try:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porl_hopkins Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 There are a few of us that meet up in Cwmcarn. Behind FastParts.. Cwmcarn Cricket Club. Sundays around 1ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCskin82 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Isn't GNR not to far from you Paul???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porl_hopkins Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Just up the road in Cwmran.... BUT they don't like quads/hexs!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogger Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Hi all, Did anyone ever find a good place for bashing? I'm just getting in to rc cars/trucks with my sons, we're between Cardiff and Bridgend if you can suggest any where local. We used to live in Cardiff and a few areas I can think of that might be good are:- Castell Coch car park - large car park area with a big loop in front of the castle and plenty of dirt areas with lumps and bumps between the trees https://www.google.com/maps/dir//51.536058,-3.2542439/@51.5359209,-3.2545852,136m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m3!4m2!1m0!1m0?hl=en Heath Park - large car parks, paths, open grass and the pitch'n'put golf course with bunkers etc Maindy Pool - outside tarmac bmx/mountain bike track, I think this would be excellent but not sure if they'd let rc cars on it Taff Trail by Tesco Extra - large area of dirt in between trees with little/no undergrowth has been used by bmx/mountain bikers so some bumps and jumps The best areas we have found locally so far are:- Llanharan building site (east end) - waste ground with a small stretch of new road (closed to full size vehicles), plenty of lumps and bumps, occasional pile of chippings, wide dirt tracks, few too many puddles after rain and be careful of larger lumps of stone Llanharan building site (west end) - long stretch of almost straight new road (closed to full size vehicles) otherwise very similar to east end. Climb over fence with barbed wire for access or walk back towards Llanharan and cut through the woods. I'm hoping the weather will stay good and we can try Ogmore this weekend. Depending on location we might be interested in meeting up for a local bash if anyone else fancies it some time. Have a good weekend all. Edited May 3, 2014 by Clogger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porl_hopkins Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hey Clogger, we are meeting up at Risca Leisure Centre today at 1ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogger Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Thanks Porl, only just seen your message. Is 1pm Sunday at Risca a regular meet? What do you do there, bash/race, indoor/outdoor, electric/nitro, scale, etc? We're currently running on off-road pin tyres (almost bald) would we need any particular tyres for the surface you run on? Any more info would be appreciated. Risca is a little further than I was hoping for but if nothing else comes up we'll give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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