MORE than 100 vehicles took to the streets of Conwy yesterday (June 19) for the first Welsh National Tractor Road Run (WNTRR) to be held in North Wales.
It was the eighth WNTRR, but the first time the event had come to the region, and had been three years in the making.
Organised by Clwb Tractor Dyffryn Conwy (Conwy Valley Tractor Club), the event was held in aid of numerous charities in the region.
This included St David’s Hospice, Ty Gobaith children’s hospice, Wales Air Ambulance and Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute.
A total of 130 tractors, many of them vintage vehicles, rode from Dinarth Hall camping and caravan site in Rhos-on-Sea, towards Llandudno along the promenade and around the Orme, out on West Shore to Llanrhos, across St David’s roundabout to Glanwydden, then on to Mochdre.
The route then went past Mountain View pub and up to Colwyn Heights, through Bryn-y-Maen along the B5113, turn right down to Eglwysbach.
After going up past Llan Syberi, riders stopped for lunch at Wood Energy Wales, Llanrwst, then travelling back along country lanes left at Holland Arms pub, through Llanelian to the Marine roundabout at Old Colwyn, then down to Colwyn Bay promenade, along to Rhos-on-Sea and back to Dinarth Hall.
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A post on the event’s Facebook page read: “To think the preparation started for this day back in 2019.
“We had a amazing turnout today at the road run, with 130 tractors attending.
“Thank you so much for everyone’s support, you’ve all been so generous with your donations all for a fantastic cause.
“We’ve definitely had a WNTRR to remember in Conwy.
“We couldn’t have done anything today without our volunteers, sponsors and participants. We are very grateful for all the support from everyone.”
For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/CLWBTRACTORDYFFRYNCONWY.
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