Thats the way i would go as I'm midlands based, but i thought being from somerset it might be quicker across the bridge.
Thats the way i would go as I'm midlands based, but i thought being from somerset it might be quicker across the bridge.
Tiercel
New Member
Aye only £6 probably costm ore in petrol to detour it.
Plus the missus is TERRIFIED of going on big bridges over water (The Tamar bridge is always good for a laugh, watching her cling onto the grab handles for dear life), so the entertainment value alone makes it worth using the bridge!
Wales is looking like a good starting trip, might go for Scotland another time. Especially with all the old dead industries in Wales, Ive always fancied trying a bit of urban exploration so that looks like a good opportunity!
Plus the missus is TERRIFIED of going on big bridges over water (The Tamar bridge is always good for a laugh, watching her cling onto the grab handles for dear life), so the entertainment value alone makes it worth using the bridge!
Wales is looking like a good starting trip, might go for Scotland another time. Especially with all the old dead industries in Wales, Ive always fancied trying a bit of urban exploration so that looks like a good opportunity!
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I have recently been considering searching the old A roads. The parts that have been diverted around.
So searching out where the old roads went before the bypasses were built and looking at the old pubs and coach houses.
I'm thinking maybe the best would be the A6 that ran from London to Carlisle. Or the A5 to Holyhead. Around the midlands it is said that Dick Turpin hid his treasure in a village that has long disappeared.
Plenty to see and do if you fancy a historical trip and doing some homework before hand.
So searching out where the old roads went before the bypasses were built and looking at the old pubs and coach houses.
I'm thinking maybe the best would be the A6 that ran from London to Carlisle. Or the A5 to Holyhead. Around the midlands it is said that Dick Turpin hid his treasure in a village that has long disappeared.
Plenty to see and do if you fancy a historical trip and doing some homework before hand.
LandyRover23
New Member
why dont you try to do greenlanes obviously the longest one that springs to mind is the ridgeway. So go from start of ridgeway to as far as you legally can on it come off and go on the next available greenlane till you can get back onto the ridgeway.
Tiercel
New Member
Not sure what/where the ridgeway is, and my landys not really kitted out for it at the moment, though I have heard rumors that its possible to greenlane all the way from somewhere in Kent right down to Landsend which sounds fun. Id like to have a go at some green laning, but like I said Im not really kitted up for it, plus dont fancy trying it alone!
If you want to learn more about greenlaning, i'll be in Devon from the 21st July and I'd be happy to show you how it's done.
Id be up for some of that! Thanks
There aren't any swamps in Devon.
Tiercel
New Member
There aren't any swamps in Devon.
I can think of a few, Union street in Plymouth to name one!
I can think of a few, Union street in Plymouth to name one!
Well yeah but that's just a nasty sweaty gash.
Tazz070299
New Member
If you want a trip of a lifetime, you should head for Monmouth, then head west out to Pembroke, turn North and up through Cardigan Bay, turn east towards Chester, cross the Pennines in the Peaks district, travelling North drive through West Yorks Moors, into Yorkshire dales, head west into Lakes, then back east into North Yorks moors and up into Northumberland. Up to Cheviots and border country, head east towards Glasgow but turn right before you get there and head for Western coast and Hebrides. Finish journey in North of Scotland.
Right, that's the route - who's up for it?
Right, that's the route - who's up for it?
Grimmer
THE Winner
I'll be at Kinlochleven end of the month, I'll have the kettle on, call for a brew on your way past
Tiercel
New Member
Im already packed, lets go!
Im really liking the look of Wales now seeing as so many people have mentioned it, and Ive done a bit of research on it, Brecon Beacons looks like it might be good, and the Pembrokes. Infact Ive been thinking maybe a tour of all the national parks, make a week of it, say 2 nights in each national park. Drive up to Glouchester, start in the forest of Dean, over to Beacons, then over to Pembrokshire coast, then up the coast to Gwydyr and Snowdonia.
The missus has just reminded me too that the annual family holiday to the Lakes District is next month (which Id totally forgotten about), anywhere up there worth a good drive & wander around or anywhere to take a detour to? I know obviously the whole area is beautiful, but anywhere in particular, any local knowledge? I dont know that end of the country well, only been there twice and both times been stuck with the inlaws doing what they want for the whole trip! :censored:
