Must drive roads for visitor to UK

Monday 20th August 2012

pistolp said:

M25 on Monday morning about 830am

great for undertaking practice ... you can usually do Mach4 in lane 1

Original Poster

1,558 posts

242 months

Tuesday 28th August 2012

I'm finalising my itinerary and need to decide where to go. If you had a choice of Wales+ Peak District + Dales in a loop from London or flying/training to Scotland and renting a car there to spend all the time in Scotland, which would it be? I have 5-7 days and plan to get a 991 Porsche from Avis. I'm travelling solo so can cover decent distance each day.

masermartin

1,629 posts

177 months

Wednesday 29th August 2012

Can you get agreement to pick up in Scotland, and drop off in London? That way you can spend 5 days in Scotland and 2 coming back via the Peaks and Wales.

I know this isn't what you wanted to hear! wink

Original Poster

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242 months

Wednesday 29th August 2012

masermartin said:

I just looked, and the 991 wasn't available in Scotland despite being there previously. I like your plan so I'll enquire at Avis. smile

Original Poster

1,558 posts

242 months

Sunday 7th October 2012

I had the car dropped to my London hotel yesterday and drove the length of Wales before overnighting in Colwyn Bay. This morning I played around the Evo Triangle and detoured towards Hexham before reaching Glasgow tonight. The 991 is quite a car. It feels light and a bit soft after my Turbo S but it super smooth and a great tourer. Hitting the suspension button is necessary in the tighter stuff though. I can't believe the weather. 2 solid days on the road and haven't used the wipers for more than cleaning bugs off the screen.

I'm hoping I feel more energetic in the morning. I've booked accommodation for tomorrow night in Portree. I'm afraid I might have overdone the first 2 days in my excitement.

Edited by mhh on Monday 8th October 17:52

masermartin

1,629 posts

177 months

Monday 8th October 2012

Good luck with the weather and keep us updated!