jamesst
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Inverness to Ullapool has some beautiful views, always a drive i love doing
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The run up onto Blakey Ridge from Kirbymoorside, up past the Lion Inn (great for a pub lunch)then back down the other side of the valley into Rosedale. Simply stunning on a good day. Took my dad up there 3 weeks before he died. We parked up for ten minutes at the head of the dale and he simply remarked "Oh Boy"......
Seagull2006
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The A487 between Tre-r-ddol and Porthmadog has some stunning parts, especially between Machynlleth & Dolgellau
Oh yes! A wonderful drive is that. I like the bit past Ben Wyvis.
70014IronDuke
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Way back in the early 90s I lived for awhile in Mansfield. Had to drive to London a few times, and if I had time, I'd avoid both M1 and A1, driving across the Trent at Gunthorpe and heading south on B roads though Bingham, Langar and Harby, then Melton, Oakham and Uppingham, then various routes to the AI. Took forever, but lovely villages.
If we can go to mainland Europe, about 15 years ago I had to drive from Zagreb to Cavtat (Dubrovnik), in Croatia. It was October, and I decided to avoid the motorway and drive the 'old road' from Karlovac to Knin. Road was wonderfully empty and some amazing views of what I assume were long-extinct volcanoes. Must have been hell in summer of old, with thousands of folk nose to tail heading for the coast, of course!
If we can go to mainland Europe, about 15 years ago I had to drive from Zagreb to Cavtat (Dubrovnik), in Croatia. It was October, and I decided to avoid the motorway and drive the 'old road' from Karlovac to Knin. Road was wonderfully empty and some amazing views of what I assume were long-extinct volcanoes. Must have been hell in summer of old, with thousands of folk nose to tail heading for the coast, of course!
Heading south to my hated boarding school at the start of term back in the 1980s, that stretch always made me feel like I was leaving civilization behind!
The roads from Bingham to Melton via Langar etc aren’t B roads, just regular country lanes. I used to do a lot of driving around there too in the early 90s, and it was wonderful. Great cycling too. We may well have passed each other!
Gomper
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The A53 from Leek to Buxton followed by the A5002 to Horwich End
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Most of the A683 and A684 are very pleasant in summer months provided you don't get stuck behind something.
ChiefPlanner
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Brynamman to Llandeilo via the Black Mountain ! (epic views over the countryside)
birchesgreen
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I don't particularly like driving so my favourite stretch of road is usually my route home!
However, some years ago i was driving back from the wedding of a friend at Ettington back towards Stratford on the A422 at night, and that was pretty fun.
However, some years ago i was driving back from the wedding of a friend at Ettington back towards Stratford on the A422 at night, and that was pretty fun.
I have travelled on all three of those roads in the last year!
My favourite road is the A628 Woodhead pass between Manchester and South Yorkshire in the Peak District National Park. Always looking out for remains of the closed railway line. Also The Seven Sisters road between Brighton and Eastbourne, always turn off to visit Birling Gap.
In mid-Wales the minor routes across the mountains are wonderful.
Tregaron to Abergwesyn, then Beulah or Llanwrtyd.
Rhayader to Devil’s Bridge via the Cwm Ystwyth lead mines, and with a possible diversion via the Elan reservoirs.
Llanidloes to Machynlleth via Dylife and the Wynford Vaughan Thomas memorial.
Newbridge-on-Wye to Beulah is a rollercoaster, must be fun on a motorcycle.
Tregaron to Abergwesyn, then Beulah or Llanwrtyd.
Rhayader to Devil’s Bridge via the Cwm Ystwyth lead mines, and with a possible diversion via the Elan reservoirs.
Llanidloes to Machynlleth via Dylife and the Wynford Vaughan Thomas memorial.
Newbridge-on-Wye to Beulah is a rollercoaster, must be fun on a motorcycle.
JohnofWessex
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The Plymouth Bus service 70, Plymouth to Cremyl along Whitsand bay is quite something especially if its a double decker.
Last time I did it was a long long time ago as it was Bristol VR's
Last time I did it was a long long time ago as it was Bristol VR's
Topological
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Had that one in Post 35, magnificent road and well worth multiple mentions.
I am less sure once you get down into the valley on the North-West end, nice if the Rhodedendrons are out but often a little plain. Last time I was up there it was snow covered. The Brynamman end is notable for being a slow climb, where the other end is a steeper drop. The hairpin bend and then the frequent turning as the road clings to the side of the mountain contrasts a lot.
Have you ever turned left down the smaller road that drops away on the North-West side. I know I should do one day, but it is a steep one.
I had a look to see if I had photos, but everything I have is from the Bwlch. Another nice mountain section, but a harder one to access through all the villages.
ChiefPlanner
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Very familiar with the road - it was build to move limestone for farming use - there are still remains of various kilns - and of course coal from the Brynamman area to the local farmers / and to the kilns. built 1817 or so from memory of reading. Mentioned by George Borrow in "Wild Wales" who in 1854 spend the night in Brynamman , where he entertained some of the local worthies in a rowdy pub tap room - he understood Welsh but did not let on !
The sharp bend was snown as "Tro'r Gwcw"- cuckoo bend and worthy of great care. The side road you wention is a bit challenging and treated with great care ! - as many Welsh roads need to be.
Topological
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Thanks for that, we do occasionally walk around the remains of the kilns. Popular for filming there because there are often the associated trailers parked on the car park. No idea what they film though.
ChiefPlanner
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I took my father up on that ride for the last time before he died - it was very special to him and I made sure he had plenty of time with his much prized binoculars - unfortunately got slightly distracted in looking after him and left the binoculars on the car roof which no doubt were a lucky find to someone later on.
As a young man he used to cycle over to the "country" with his shotgun and his dog in a rucksack - pre myxomatosis he could get maybe 15 or so rabbits , which he tied to the bike and cycled home. This was wartime and the rabbits were bought by the local butcher (a few handed out to friends and family) , so a welcome earner.
We sprinkled his ashes up there on Gareg Lwyd trig point - when he passed - very appropriate as he loved the area all his life. Ironically there was a sudden snow storm as we did it , which he would have found amusing.
61653 HTAFC
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Until yesterday I'd never noticed how cool all the flyovers at the M62/A1 Ferrybridge Interchange look, as you pass under them on the M62. Probably because I usually call in at Ferrybridge services when I go that way!
Maybe stretching the definition of "stretch" there...
Maybe stretching the definition of "stretch" there...
ian1944
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Generally the last mile home, more specifically A6105/A6112 from Earlston to Grantshouse on a late summer evening with the sun behind.
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Just been on another of mine - the quieter route to Bridlington from York which goes through from Fridaythorpe to Sledmere and Rudston. It also passes the Yorkshire Wolds railway.
The triangle Whaley Bridge Buxton Macclesfield Whaley Bridge via Long Hill, Cat and Fiddle and Rainow is a fantastic drive. Very popular with motor ciclists
But my favourite road is Bings Road in the Northerly direction because it leads to my house anbd driving there means I am almost home
I drive the A6 from Whaley Bridge to Stockport quite often and it is a NIGHTMARE especially in High Lane
D6130
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It's a long way from Cumberland to Derbyshire....and in Cumberland the through traffic has largely migrated to the parallel M6.
Strathclyder
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Done as a passenger, but the A861/B8007 from Ardgour from the Corran ferry through the Ardnamurchan peninsula to Kilchoan is way up there for me personally. Skirts Lochs Linnhe and Sunart through some truly spectacular scenery typical of this part of the Highlands.
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