Interesting route required from Leeds to Edinburgh

[deepblue]

I'm due to pick up an '04 S2 next week in Leeds. Which is nice. I want to visit a friend in Livingston before going back to Northern Ireland. As I want to have a fun journey in my new toy I intend to avoid motorways like the plague. Can anyone suggest a fun route? (I believe North Yorkshire is quite interesting)
And another thing, I would like to add an aftermarket exhaust and induction kit. I've trawlled through websites but just get more confused with every one - any help?

[slatess1]

Hello there!

Not too sure on the route but im sure one of the other guys can help you with that one. Ive just picked up my firt lotus and its awesome, your in for a real treat, just hope the weather keeps!!!!!

My best mate owns a series 2 type 25 and he purchased an induction kit from piooly off PH. It sounds and goes brilliantly, definately recommend it to anyone!!!!

[cj_eds]

deepblue said:

I'm due to pick up an '04 S2 next week in Leeds. Which is nice. I want to visit a friend in Livingston before going back to Northern Ireland. As I want to have a fun journey in my new toy I intend to avoid motorways like the plague. Can anyone suggest a fun route? (I believe North Yorkshire is quite interesting)
And another thing, I would like to add an aftermarket exhaust and induction kit. I've trawlled through websites but just get more confused with every one - any help?

Stick away from the M74 and A1 and take pretty much any of the borders roads. Up the M6 to the Abington services then on the A702 Biggar - Edinburgh or off at the same junction and follow the A73 and A706 through Carstairs. On the latter you'll end up at Whitburn, which is 5-10 miles west of Livi.
Either way you might want to stop for some fresh tyres at the half way point.

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A68

[ryallm]

Done a drive from Edinburgh to Bradford and back many times, so think I can help. Avoid the A68 for a start - it is actually a pretty good road, but totally infested with speed cameras and slow traffic. The A702 mentioned above is a bit straight and boring (I know - I drive it to work every day). The one you absolutely must take is the A701 from Moffat to Edinburgh. The section north of Moffat has to be one of the best roads anywhere in the UK - no cameras, light traffic, great scenery, and mile after mile of superb fast, well sighted corners. Trust me, it is a truly great road. If you want an interesting route up towards Scotland, try the route over the Penines via ALston - great fun. If you would like more suggestions of great driving roads in the Borders just south of Edinburgh, just ask.

Mark

[joe666]

As ryallm said the A701 is the best road off the motorway into Edinburgh by far, but if you are in that area you must also drive the A708 between Moffat & St Mary’s loch. This stretch of road has been voted one of Europe’s best driving roads and lives up to its name, it's breath taking!

You might want to chat to some of the guys on www.scottishelises.com for tips, I think they even have a few suggested route maps on their site you can download.
Before moving down to Dorset I had the pleasure of thrashing my Elise around Scottish roads for a year and can't recommend it enough.


Joe

P.S. If you are going to venture north of Edinburgh the duke’s pass is definitely worth a drive, and knockhill track is not far either!

[deepblue]

Many thanks guys - you've been a huge help. All I have to do is notify the pit crew in Livingston to stock up on tyres!