THE 66th running of the Cambrian Rally is round the corner with a new route passing through rural Conwy.

The rally again forms one stage of the British Rally Championship, as well as the Pirelli Welsh Stage and ANWCC championships, and the organisers, North Wales Car Club are optimistic that it will prove to be one of the best yet.

They have put together a new route comprising a total of 175 miles and 44 stage miles, with two runs each in Gwydir, Penmachno, and Alwen. The final challenge will be an entirely new Tarmac stage which has only been used before on road rallies.

Joint clerk of the course, Alyn Edwards said he believes it will be a popular race.

“All stages are over six miles and because some sections haven’t been used for the past two or three years they are all in excellent condition,” he said.

The race is again expected to start and finish will again be in Llandudno, with overnight parking for competitors available in the multi-storey facility at the town’s Victoria Centre shopping mall.

The organisers continue to work with Conwy County Borough Council, Llandudno Town Council, the Welsh Government and Llandrillo College.

Rally Guide 1 for the event is now available and further information can be found at www.cambrianrally.co.uk