Preston-Whitby

[hilltop]

We're travelling from Preston Lancs to Whitby for a few days and wondering which is the best route. I planned to go A59 but heard (from an non reliable source) that there's a long diversion around Blubberhouses. Can't find anything web based to confirm this.

Alternative is via M61/62 and onto York but an 8.30 start mid week (Tues 20th, June) could dump me in heavy traffic jams.

Any thoughts on the best way?

Thanks.

[silvagod]

Yes, the Blubberhouses road is currently closed. I had to go to Harrogate over the weekend and avoided that route. Saw the signs. I have no idea of the diversion or reason though.

[Trustmeimadoctor]

personally go to colne then ilkley then harrogate then left onto a1237 wave when you go past to a64 to malton then a169

[DoctorX]

Trustmeimadoctor said:

personally go to colne then ilkley then harrogate then left onto a1237 wave when you go past to a64 to malton then a169

Ilkley/Otley diversion for Blubberhouses usually a traffic nightmare. my advice would be to take the A 59 to Skipton, then turn off for Grassington>Pateley Bridge>Ripon>Thirsk>Pickering. Nice scenic route.

[Trustmeimadoctor]

DoctorX said:

Ilkley/Otley diversion for Blubberhouses usually a traffic nightmare. my advice would be to take the A 59 to Skipton, then turn off for Grassington>Pateley Bridge>Ripon>Thirsk>Pickering. Nice scenic route.

good point a much nicer route lol