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PumaGreg

Member Since: 04 Mar 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 80

Sarn Helen - near Brecon

Hi all

It's been many many years since I've driven the Sarn Helen in Wales.

I understand it's vehicle rights status has been in dispute for the last few years (i.e. in 2013 no vehicle signs went up but it's not legally the case).

Can anyone clarify for sure? I'm told that there was some kind of legal case a few years back (2010 ish? after someone was ticketed) but it was dropped as technically it's still get vehicle rights of way on it

Any ideas?

Thanks Greg

Currently:
2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon
1991 90 Tdi
2015 Discovery Sport 2.2

20th Jan 2017 12:52pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8051

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

you cant legally drive it Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

20th Jan 2017 1:31pm

PumaGreg

Member Since: 04 Mar 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 80

What a shame. Fantastic memories.

Are any still open in the Brecons now days? Greg

Currently:
2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon
1991 90 Tdi
2015 Discovery Sport 2.2

20th Jan 2017 2:28pm

CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1862

Strata Florida? Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold)

20th Jan 2017 3:23pm

PumaGreg

Member Since: 04 Mar 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 80

There's a thought. I assume that one is still open to vehicles these days? Greg

Currently:
2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon
1991 90 Tdi
2015 Discovery Sport 2.2

20th Jan 2017 9:02pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2656

The southernmost part of Sarn Helen, across the Seven Sisters/Walters Arena/wind farm site, can still be driven during the 'open' part of the year - unless that's changed.

The bit through the National Park is the bit that's contested. A shame as it's a nice drive with some good features like the rock steps.

Strata Florida is still open, though it continues to suffer from off-piste abuse both in the river and on the forest roads. There are plenty of driveable lanes still in the areas surrounding the National Park. One of my favourites is the small one at the foot of the Claerwen Dam, it's only a few miles long but is a fun drive with a ford at the Northern end and a few rocky sections.

23rd Jan 2017 12:59pm

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