Car Park I viewing areas

V5 At the far end of car park I you have a number of choices. This is a new section of route and the Forestry Commission has created a raised viewing area at the end of a very fast straight where competitors take a tight 90 degree left hand bend. You can then either continue to walk on a cleared path for some 800m to

V6 which is a downhill hairpin left, or return to the car park road and walk down a gravel path towards V7. V6 Due to access difficulties, this spectacular downhill hairpin has not been available as a spectator viewing area before. It is now and could be some of the best viewing in Crychan.

V7 Accessed from the gravel path from Car Park I or from the link from V6. Over the past two years this viewing point has proved to be one of the most popular within the forest. It stretches for almost 1km on a raised gravel surfaced bank looking down on a series of tightening sweeping bends that encourage some very entertaining driving.

Car Park I directions

Car Park I opens at 06.00 on Saturday 6th December

From the North:  take the A483 from Builth Wells. On the Southern outskirts of Llanwrtyd Wells take a left turn and follow the signposted route to the car park.

Note: Part of this route will require you to travel over forest roads. If you arrive before 06.00 you will be directed into car park J which contains the Crychan overnight parking area. You will be able to move to car park I via an internal route after 06.00 if you wish.

From the South:  take the A483 from Llandovery. In Cynghordy turn right into the unclassified road and the signposted route.  This is a difficult turn and is traffic light controlled. Congestion may occur at peak times.

Note:  One way traffic restrictions will be in place on Saturday and moving between Crychan and Halfway is not possible.