Best driving road in the NW
Discussion
blueyonder said:
TL84 said:
I forgot to mention the A49 as well, that's a great road going from Warrington to Whitchurch.
Agree...it's a superb road, especially the bit from Whitchurch to Tarporley and as long as you don't get stuck behind slow traffic!I'll tell you what the sodding problem is round here, sheer bloody population.
Quite frankly, if it's not lines of bumbling numptitia in Korean tatt, it's indignant horsey types, lines of septugenarian ramblers or pigging joggers cluttering up what we already pay an absolute fortune to attempt speedage upon but rarely come even close to achieving.
I've just done the Five Moors of Jerusalem in a totally hopeless attempt to unlock the darker secrets of the M-diff and all I did was sigh in cumulative exasperation as one opportunity for a horizon lunge or apex clip was expunged after another, as weeble after nimby appeared from the undergrowth, forcing me into overly responsible limit point based self denial.
Then, giving up, a ruddy talivan saw me wimper back on to the M65 and even the sight of an equally oppressed Diablo johnny did little to raise my spirits.
Channelled into the mid day, gridlocked mire of a typical UK m-way network, I prayed for a small chink in the sea of mass lane anarchists but with an hundred thousand Glaswegians adding to the misery courtesy of tonight's UEFA Cup Final, the purgatorial slapdown was complete.
Still, at least they all - to a vehicle - bore the resplendant colours of The Union; a demographic to salute there, then, at least...
Quite frankly, if it's not lines of bumbling numptitia in Korean tatt, it's indignant horsey types, lines of septugenarian ramblers or pigging joggers cluttering up what we already pay an absolute fortune to attempt speedage upon but rarely come even close to achieving.
I've just done the Five Moors of Jerusalem in a totally hopeless attempt to unlock the darker secrets of the M-diff and all I did was sigh in cumulative exasperation as one opportunity for a horizon lunge or apex clip was expunged after another, as weeble after nimby appeared from the undergrowth, forcing me into overly responsible limit point based self denial.
Then, giving up, a ruddy talivan saw me wimper back on to the M65 and even the sight of an equally oppressed Diablo johnny did little to raise my spirits.
Channelled into the mid day, gridlocked mire of a typical UK m-way network, I prayed for a small chink in the sea of mass lane anarchists but with an hundred thousand Glaswegians adding to the misery courtesy of tonight's UEFA Cup Final, the purgatorial slapdown was complete.
Still, at least they all - to a vehicle - bore the resplendant colours of The Union; a demographic to salute there, then, at least...
blueyonder said:
TL84 said:
I forgot to mention the A49 as well, that's a great road going from Warrington to Whitchurch.
Agree...it's a superb road, especially the bit from Whitchurch to Tarporley and as long as you don't get stuck behind slow traffic!derestrictor said:
I'll tell you what the sodding problem is round here, sheer bloody population.
Quite frankly, if it's not lines of bumbling numptitia in Korean tatt, it's indignant horsey types, lines of septugenarian ramblers or pigging joggers cluttering up what we already pay an absolute fortune to attempt speedage upon but rarely come even close to achieving.
I've just done the Five Moors of Jerusalem in a totally hopeless attempt to unlock the darker secrets of the M-diff and all I did was sigh in cumulative exasperation as one opportunity for a horizon lunge or apex clip was expunged after another, as weeble after nimby appeared from the undergrowth, forcing me into overly responsible limit point based self denial.
Then, giving up, a ruddy talivan saw me wimper back on to the M65 and even the sight of an equally oppressed Diablo johnny did little to raise my spirits.
Channelled into the mid day, gridlocked mire of a typical UK m-way network, I prayed for a small chink in the sea of mass lane anarchists but with an hundred thousand Glaswegians adding to the misery courtesy of tonight's UEFA Cup Final, the purgatorial slapdown was complete.
Still, at least they all - to a vehicle - bore the resplendant colours of The Union; a demographic to salute there, then, at least...
I hear you man!Quite frankly, if it's not lines of bumbling numptitia in Korean tatt, it's indignant horsey types, lines of septugenarian ramblers or pigging joggers cluttering up what we already pay an absolute fortune to attempt speedage upon but rarely come even close to achieving.
I've just done the Five Moors of Jerusalem in a totally hopeless attempt to unlock the darker secrets of the M-diff and all I did was sigh in cumulative exasperation as one opportunity for a horizon lunge or apex clip was expunged after another, as weeble after nimby appeared from the undergrowth, forcing me into overly responsible limit point based self denial.
Then, giving up, a ruddy talivan saw me wimper back on to the M65 and even the sight of an equally oppressed Diablo johnny did little to raise my spirits.
Channelled into the mid day, gridlocked mire of a typical UK m-way network, I prayed for a small chink in the sea of mass lane anarchists but with an hundred thousand Glaswegians adding to the misery courtesy of tonight's UEFA Cup Final, the purgatorial slapdown was complete.
Still, at least they all - to a vehicle - bore the resplendant colours of The Union; a demographic to salute there, then, at least...
Recently I've been driving from home near Bury to our office at Crystal Peaks in Sheffield a few times a week.
I used to make a point of going cross-country, varying the route in an attempt to make the daily grind a winding pleasure; but it's got to the stage that the numpties we have to share the roads with make it too much of a chore. I now get on the M66 at Bury, and get off the M1 at Sheffield - boring and depressing but so much less hassle.
Why is it that the everyday driver refuses to leave a gap between the car in front to allow overtaking? I've heard so many people enthusiast drivers ask how they managed to miss the day they make overtaking illegal in the UK?!
Emeye said:
Try the A640 from M62 J21 (watch out at this junction as it's in the middle of being redone so your satnav might get confused!) back to Huddersfield M62, J23, or if you're coming the other way it's worth a detour!
To be honest there are loads of roads worth exploring around this area, running into West Yorkshire. I cut my driving teeth in this area. Another favourite road is the Isle of Sky Road A635 from Greefield nr. Oldham running to Holmfirth (it can get foggy in the morning). As you are getting into Holmfirth you can turn off sharp right onto the A6024 that takes you past the Holme Moss transmitter to the Woodhead pass, which is a great road if you catch it when it's quiet! If you turn right from the end of the A6024, and then use the Woodhead A628 for a short distance towards Manchester, you can turn off left onto the B6105 which is great, but parts are narrow. This will bring you into Glossop near the bottom of the A57 Snake Pass, which everyone should know about, but has recently had the first half spoilt by a 50mph limit.
Just keep an eye out and avoid tourist times. The final half is still National Speed limit.
OK - So you're now well out of the North West and in South Yorkshire! Never mind eh?
Edited to correct A635 running to Holmfirth.
All great driving roads. They are quite challenging too.....a lot of time can be made under braking....and if you're familiar with the territory you can get on the power as the apex opens up. There are some dodgy mid-corner bumps that at speed can really destabalise proceedings- but that's part of the fun----never lift! To be honest there are loads of roads worth exploring around this area, running into West Yorkshire. I cut my driving teeth in this area. Another favourite road is the Isle of Sky Road A635 from Greefield nr. Oldham running to Holmfirth (it can get foggy in the morning). As you are getting into Holmfirth you can turn off sharp right onto the A6024 that takes you past the Holme Moss transmitter to the Woodhead pass, which is a great road if you catch it when it's quiet! If you turn right from the end of the A6024, and then use the Woodhead A628 for a short distance towards Manchester, you can turn off left onto the B6105 which is great, but parts are narrow. This will bring you into Glossop near the bottom of the A57 Snake Pass, which everyone should know about, but has recently had the first half spoilt by a 50mph limit.
Just keep an eye out and avoid tourist times. The final half is still National Speed limit.OK - So you're now well out of the North West and in South Yorkshire! Never mind eh?
Edited to correct A635 running to Holmfirth.
Edited by Emeye on Sunday 11th May 11:46
"Both points are correct, I used to live in Parbold (parents and mates still do), head out towards Hilldale, Mawdesley, Eccleston etc all round that area is fun in short bursts"
The roads around Mawdesley are total s
t for driving. Narrow, pot holed, mud splattered, full of farm debris/hedge cuttings, endless snobs in Range Rovers thinking they own the road, lots of octogenarian ramblers/dog walkers and snobs on horses around every bend. Elderly men in cycling groups taking up the entire road. Only elderly people visit Mawdesley. It's a sort of retirement colony for rich snobs and inbred Tories. Couldn't think of anywhere worse for driving to be honest. People who think Mawdesley is good for driving, (or for that matter good in any way) really do need to get out more. A lot more.
The best roads in Lancashire are in the North of the county. The scenery is far superior to the scuzzy; flat monotonous semi-rural/suburban landscape around commuter enclaves like Mawdesley. Some good roads out of Lancaster heading over to the Yorkshire Dales. Don't bother with Mawdesley, you'd have more fun, see nicer scenery, experience less obstacles and pick up more speed driving around Wigan town centre at rush hour.
The roads around Mawdesley are total s
t for driving. Narrow, pot holed, mud splattered, full of farm debris/hedge cuttings, endless snobs in Range Rovers thinking they own the road, lots of octogenarian ramblers/dog walkers and snobs on horses around every bend. Elderly men in cycling groups taking up the entire road. Only elderly people visit Mawdesley. It's a sort of retirement colony for rich snobs and inbred Tories. Couldn't think of anywhere worse for driving to be honest. People who think Mawdesley is good for driving, (or for that matter good in any way) really do need to get out more. A lot more. The best roads in Lancashire are in the North of the county. The scenery is far superior to the scuzzy; flat monotonous semi-rural/suburban landscape around commuter enclaves like Mawdesley. Some good roads out of Lancaster heading over to the Yorkshire Dales. Don't bother with Mawdesley, you'd have more fun, see nicer scenery, experience less obstacles and pick up more speed driving around Wigan town centre at rush hour.
Edited by mawdesleytractor on Sunday 3rd January 15:19
@ MawdesleyTractor
In your 2 posts, all you have done is given abuse about the own place you live. Why don't you move house instead of winging.
By the way, the abuse you provide is quite personal to me as I am more than likely on occasion one of the people you talk about.
To be honest, I think Mawdesley is lovely, as to is Rufford, Bispham, Hilldale, Parbold etc.
In your 2 posts, all you have done is given abuse about the own place you live. Why don't you move house instead of winging.
By the way, the abuse you provide is quite personal to me as I am more than likely on occasion one of the people you talk about.
To be honest, I think Mawdesley is lovely, as to is Rufford, Bispham, Hilldale, Parbold etc.
mawdesleytractor said:
"Both points are correct, I used to live in Parbold (parents and mates still do), head out towards Hilldale, Mawdesley, Eccleston etc all round that area is fun in short bursts"
The roads around Mawdesley are total st for driving. Narrow, pot holed, mud splattered, full of farm debris/hedge cuttings, endless snobs in Range Rovers thinking they own the road, lots of octogenarian ramblers/dog walkers and snobs on horses around every bend. Elderly men in cycling groups taking up the entire road. Only elderly people visit Mawdesley. It's a sort of retirement colony for rich snobs and inbred Tories. Couldn't think of anywhere worse for driving to be honest. People who think Mawdesley is good for driving, (or for that matter good in any way) really do need to get out more. A lot more.
The best roads in Lancashire are in the North of the county. The scenery is far superior to the scuzzy; flat monotonous semi-rural/suburban landscape around commuter enclaves like Mawdesley. Some good roads out of Lancaster heading over to the Yorkshire Dales. Don't bother with Mawdesley, you'd have more fun, see nicer scenery, experience less obstacles and pick up more speed driving around Wigan town centre at rush hour.
I used to charge all over those roads on my 125cc bike as a youth, and they *were* great back then. I've been up to Parbold area in the past year and I will happily agree, they are the worst condition roads I have come across in this country, an absolute disgrace now. I live in Cheshire btw, have done for sixteen years now, the roads are far better. I actually use the Warrington>Whitchurch section of the A49 a lot as it can be fun when its clear. Do be wary of the two new Gatso in the Beeston area though.The roads around Mawdesley are total s
t for driving. Narrow, pot holed, mud splattered, full of farm debris/hedge cuttings, endless snobs in Range Rovers thinking they own the road, lots of octogenarian ramblers/dog walkers and snobs on horses around every bend. Elderly men in cycling groups taking up the entire road. Only elderly people visit Mawdesley. It's a sort of retirement colony for rich snobs and inbred Tories. Couldn't think of anywhere worse for driving to be honest. People who think Mawdesley is good for driving, (or for that matter good in any way) really do need to get out more. A lot more. The best roads in Lancashire are in the North of the county. The scenery is far superior to the scuzzy; flat monotonous semi-rural/suburban landscape around commuter enclaves like Mawdesley. Some good roads out of Lancaster heading over to the Yorkshire Dales. Don't bother with Mawdesley, you'd have more fun, see nicer scenery, experience less obstacles and pick up more speed driving around Wigan town centre at rush hour.
Edited by mawdesleytractor on Sunday 3rd January 15:19
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