The Welsh Route - Tour Overview
The Welsh Route - Tour Overview
The Welsh Route 2026 delivers three days of exceptional driving through Wales’ most rewarding roads, combining dramatic landscapes with a relaxed, social touring experience.
The Starting Grid
We begin the Welsh Route at North Bristol Double Tree on Thursday morning. Guests are welcome from 08:00, with the official drivers’ briefing starting promptly at 08:30.
If you haven’t already booked the night before, the hotel offers convenient accommodation for anyone wishing to arrive early and start the tour refreshed.
Day 1
Crossing the iconic Severn Bridge into Wales marks the official start of the tour, before we head toward the Brecon region for our first scenic runs of the day. After a morning coffee stop, we continue deeper into the hills for a lunch stop near Brecon.
The afternoon takes us across open landscapes and onto the legendary Black Mountain Road, one of Wales’ most celebrated driving stretches, followed by a final afternoon stop before heading to the Metropole Hotel for the evening.
Day 2
Friday takes us north through the Elan Valley and Devils Bridge, one of the most scenic and dramatic sections of the entire tour. After a morning stop at Clywedog Reservoir, we continue toward the coast for a crossing at the Penmaenpool Toll Bridge before arriving at Bala Lake for lunch.
The afternoon run carries us over the Crimea Pass and into Snowdonia, finishing at the IXORA Hotel & Spa from 16:00. For anyone wanting extra miles, an optional coastal loop around Marine Drive is available before dinner.
Day 3
Saturday takes us into the heart of Snowdonia for a morning loop featuring some of the region’s most dramatic scenery, including Llanberis Pass and Llyn Ogwen, with a short coffee stop along the way. We return to IXORA for lunch before heading out for the final afternoon run, taking in the Evo Triangle and our last mountain pass of the tour. From here, we begin the final stretch toward the border and our closing event at Lion Quays.
The Finish Line
Our final stretch brings us toward the border for a smooth run into Lion Quays Hotel & Spa, where we arrive around 16:30 for a short closing event at the Ash Café. Where we wrap up the tour with time to unwind, chat, and reflect on the three days of driving.
For anyone staying overnight, Lion Quays offers a relaxed setting to enjoy a final evening together.
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See you on the road,
The Route GT Team
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