Monday 11 December 2006

Nant-y-Crai (Radar Lane)

Near the coast with fantastic view of the bay, interesting in both the features and sometimes the thick vegeation which grows on the lane. Not difficult, but sometimes trucks have problems pushing there way though the gorse or long reed type grass. South end at SH082816, about 300 yards north, on the north side is the telecoms tower , you can get to via a short track. Stand on the old radar base and the panoramic views are "brill" day or night, but no mucking about as been a sensitive area, CCTV is everywhere. At SJ085821 there is another mast which belongs to Merseyside Police, more CCTV here which views the lane. At this point at certain times of the year the Undergrowth gets thick, so expect scratches, lost mirrors, broken lights lost CB aerials and ripped off roof racks etc even a cracked screen. There is a £1000 fine sign at the ruin house, half way down, but it relates to an old RUPP to Llanasa. Not difficult apart from mentioned problems .North point is at SH090828 on Nant-y-Crai lane. Useful short cut to avoid Gwaenysgor Hill's 33% slope, which tests brakes to the limit.