I've edited my posting posting, because there was some ambiguity in the text. And reading a third time it was apparent was posted wasn't what was meant (sorry about that), toys were never thrown out of the pram. For those not wishing to scroll-up it now reads:-
I'm
not making light of any of the aware of highlighted instances -
as are the postees (as they're recalling memories), but the Barmouth bridge path is on an approved cycle route (route 8 ), as is the level crossing at Penrhyndeudraeth (route 82). RAs have been carried-out by myself and others.
If you're concerned about tackling either of these features, instead of going via Barmouth you can use any route you wish between controls, so (say) the toll at Penmaenpool. And the Penrhyndeudraeth bit can be by-passed (say) either to the East via Porthmadog, or to the West via Tan-y-Bwlch and then Rhyd
. Although I suppose in the true spirit of Audax one should miss Rhyd and go via Penrallt
.
Following complaints (not comments) about the Barmouth bridge bit - I did change the route the following year, to use the Penmaenpool toll - ye gods, the complaints I got from one person (about the diversion to the other toll crossing) can still be heard echoing around valley between Cribin Fach and Maen Du.
I'm sure if these options were exercised (particularly the Penrallt bit), this topic would go to record length.
