Best road in Britain
#62
Originally Posted by Alas
Appreciate the A82 being listed but I hate the bloody thing. Had to travel it a lot during the last few years and from dusk till after dawn its a git of a road due to the deer wandering about. Impossible to spot as they come up from the side of the road in Glencoe and you're eyes are out on stalks by the time you get through the glen. I've hit one and gone off avoiding another.
Nice relaxing motoring - not!!
Nice relaxing motoring - not!!
#64
Blandford to Salisbury (sweeps, swoops and long fast stretches), then Salisbury to Popham via Stockbridge, Sutton Scotney and old forgotten bit of A30 (a good old Roman Road). Not exactly demanding I know but when it's quiet, the empty road stretches out for as far as you can see, and for a few minutes you are 'King of the Road'.
Odiham to Chichester via Alton, Selbourne and over the South Downs on the B roads (not A3) is also pretty good and well varied with nice scenery.
Really want to take the scoob over to Isle of Man and onto those fast roads through the Scottish Highlands.
Odiham to Chichester via Alton, Selbourne and over the South Downs on the B roads (not A3) is also pretty good and well varied with nice scenery.
Really want to take the scoob over to Isle of Man and onto those fast roads through the Scottish Highlands.
#65
Originally Posted by andypugh2000
Porlock or countisbury hill in Exmoor
#66
Originally Posted by Luke C
The A6006 Between Hathern and Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire. Awesome Awesome road. Pleany of long sweeping corners. Watch out for big dips and tractors though. Oh and loons on big Bikes!!!! LOL
seen a couple of green classics up that way, but watch for the odd speed camera van up there now!!!!!!!
and the helicopter!!!
#67
Originally Posted by Alas
Appreciate the A82 being listed but I hate the bloody thing. Had to travel it a lot during the last few years and from dusk till after dawn its a git of a road due to the deer wandering about. Impossible to spot as they come up from the side of the road in Glencoe and you're eyes are out on stalks by the time you get through the glen. I've hit one and gone off avoiding another.
Nice relaxing motoring - not!!
Nice relaxing motoring - not!!
Originally Posted by JCScooby
Yeah i know what your saying, did that road at night and had a few close calls with deer, it is best in daylight without a doubt.
Oh, and there's some great dirt roads in Australia too, but the kangaroos are twenty times worse than Scottish deer!
Last edited by abc; 09 October 2005 at 11:10 PM.
#68
Unclassified road from A896 to Applecross has to be seen to be believed. There is a mountain pass section on ther which could be in the Alps
That will be Bealach Na Bah, Pass of the Cattle, reputedly the steepest road in UK, narrowly ahead of Hardknott Pass and some ? Chimney road in Yorkshire. Done the first two, not the last, for sheer fright try em all, for scenery and magnificence try the road around Loch Erriboll near Cape Wrath in the Far North West of Scotland, probably the most scenic detour you will never mind taking.
That will be Bealach Na Bah, Pass of the Cattle, reputedly the steepest road in UK, narrowly ahead of Hardknott Pass and some ? Chimney road in Yorkshire. Done the first two, not the last, for sheer fright try em all, for scenery and magnificence try the road around Loch Erriboll near Cape Wrath in the Far North West of Scotland, probably the most scenic detour you will never mind taking.
#69
Originally Posted by millband
Fave roads:
A4212 north from Bala in North Wales
Steve
A4212 north from Bala in North Wales
Steve
I had the utter misery of driving that road in the fog once crawling at 40 mph behind an artic and couldnt overtake because visibility was barely 150 yds.
I will be using it bonfire weekend
#70
The A635 between Holmfirth and Oldham. I have the pleasure of taking this road every Friday night and Monday morning. There's never any police or cameras, and very few wagons or any other traffic as they all seem to take the Woodhead pass. It's got loads of nice twisty bits and a couple of good straights. It was this bit of road that convinced me to take the plunge and get a scooby. One Friday night, about a year ago, I was going just under a ton in my old BMW when a green classic came roaring past me.
#71
I agree the a82 from glasgow to inverness is the best road in UK no doubt. Although i prefer to go on the south road of lochness when you reach fort augustus. And im from Manchester too!
Does anyone the name of the road on an old top gear where clarkson is driving his old escort cosworth?
Does anyone the name of the road on an old top gear where clarkson is driving his old escort cosworth?
#73
B9007 from Carrbridge to Forres. Used to drive it regularly and at night, PIAA make a great driving light. Flat in 5th at some points, 3rd and 4th the rest. 19 miles in 13 minutes including the slow down for Ferness village. During the day you can see for miles right across the Dava moor. Fantastic.
#76
Originally Posted by JCScooby
Yeah i know what your saying, did that road at night and had a few close calls with deer, it is best in daylight without a doubt.
#77
the b974 from banchory to fettercairn, one trip means no sidewalls and worn brembos.
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