Driving roads around Bristol

[storeys66]

So I mainly seem to use the Fekker (2007 MINI Cooper S with "FEK" on the numberplate) on motorways and around town

I need to find some proper driving roads within easy reach so I can actually enjoy the P-Zero tyres and JCW suspension upgrade...

Answers on a postcard...

[RemaL]

Try the Mendips, not sure what good driving roads you will find around Bristol. By-pass busy, around town busy. get out of the town and
onto some quieter roads.

Mendips, Wiltshire, are not far and have some great roads.

Or even better book a track day to make the most of the car. without having the BIB taking notice

[bristolbaron]

fosse way up to moreton in marsh. stop for cake or a pint and come back via A436. both nice roads.

[miniman]

bristolbaron said:

fosse way up to moreton in marsh. stop for cake or a pint and come back via A436. both nice roads.

Yes the Fosse Way is great. At 4am on a Sunday.

[DoubleSix]

A368 runs from Churchill to Bath, through Blagdon etc - EPIC!! Either direction....

A little diversion up Burrington Combe off there too!

[Synchromesh]

Get over the Severn bridge and do it properly. I'm Bristol too and the Welsh roads blow ours into the water. Think I've been over 4 times in the last 2 months. Failing that the B4040 isn't bad, the A368 is worth a go. If you're looking for a quick blat, Belmont Hill and Portbury Lane would be a good in the Mini.

[MagicalTrevor]

Synchromesh said:

Get over the Severn bridge and do it properly. I'm Bristol too and the Welsh roads blow ours into the water. Think I've been over 4 times in the last 2 months. Failing that the B4040 isn't bad, the A368 is worth a go. If you're looking for a quick blat, Belmont Hill and Portbury Lane would be a good in the Mini.

My local route:
Take the A370 out of town towards Long Ashton then take the B3128 up towards Failand, have a play on Belmont Hill and Portbury Lane

Alternatively, get up early and straight up Cheddar Gorge

[RemaL]

Synchromesh said:

Get over the Severn bridge and do it properly. I'm Bristol too and the Welsh roads blow ours into the water. Think I've been over 4 times in the last 2 months. Failing that the B4040 isn't bad, the A368 is worth a go. If you're looking for a quick blat, Belmont Hill and Portbury Lane would be a good in the Mini.

Wales is my fav when out on the bike. as you said better roads then we have here.

So fun roads up to mid wales.