Dawn dash to Cheddar Gorge
Discussion
Berkshire bred said:
Much apreciated, I can't really see the route as my phone has decided on playing silly buggers but from what I can tell it looks good. should be great fun. 
No problem mate. If you want to send me an email through here I can send you another link? Was good seeing you y'day at Thruxton
Berkshire bred said:
Yeah thruxton was decent if a bit cold. Did your car cure itself of the knocking noise?
Don't worry about another link, I will enjoy the surprise.
As you said Walkie talkies might be a good plan, if not just have to swap some numbers. Hopefully get some reasonable weather.
No idea mate, didnt do it on the way home or today when I went to the garage (typical!). Will see how I get on tmrw on the run back to Thruxton for my 4x4 experience. Don't worry about another link, I will enjoy the surprise.
As you said Walkie talkies might be a good plan, if not just have to swap some numbers. Hopefully get some reasonable weather.
Only reason for trying to get 2 or 3 radios is for the ease of communication should people get separated. Its push to talk, opposed to having to dial/find number on a mobile whilst taking eyes off the road.
Would make sense for us to swap numbers before we depart as well.
Woodford at Chew, BS40 8XH
Would make sense for us to swap numbers before we depart as well.
Woodford at Chew, BS40 8XH
The 20 cap was what the cafe said we could book so it made sense to start a register. This also meant it kept numbers to a managable/enjoyable level on the run out.
That said, I cannot stop people from coming and making their own plans for food. This is ultimately a public forum and we're driving public roads to a public place.
That said, I cannot stop people from coming and making their own plans for food. This is ultimately a public forum and we're driving public roads to a public place.
Stuart J said:
Google is showing 22 mins for winnall winchester to Ower , what time are you leaving Ower, if you aim to be off sharping after 5:15 the time at winnal needs tweaking , if it’s 5:30 leave alls good
Yes, we're just meeting at 0515. 16 miles at 77mph and you can do it in 15 mins, including waiting for the lights at Winnall and J2.
1. NicCTR - EP3 Civic Type R
2. Berkshire bred - Megane R26
3. Red Devil - MR2
4. Shantybeater - 911 or M3
5. Breadvan - 911 or M3
6. HaylingJag - MX5
7. HaylingJag's +1
8. Alyr32 - R8/R32
9. ecain63 - Alfa GQF
10. JRC1 - R32
11. Stuart J - Alfa 4C on loud for the gorge
12. DanX5 - Maserati Granturismo (provisional)
13. 02joe - Vauxhall VXR8 (providing I am not working)
14. Aiden - S2000
15. Aiden's +1
16. David aka Doorman Volve Polestar
17. Khare - Mx5
18. Wyatt - AMG A45
19. Junky - Cayman
20. aashsucks - Golf 7R
2. Berkshire bred - Megane R26
3. Red Devil - MR2
4. Shantybeater - 911 or M3
5. Breadvan - 911 or M3
6. HaylingJag - MX5
7. HaylingJag's +1
8. Alyr32 - R8/R32
9. ecain63 - Alfa GQF
10. JRC1 - R32
11. Stuart J - Alfa 4C on loud for the gorge
12. DanX5 - Maserati Granturismo (provisional)
13. 02joe - Vauxhall VXR8 (providing I am not working)
14. Aiden - S2000
15. Aiden's +1
16. David aka Doorman Volve Polestar
17. Khare - Mx5
18. Wyatt - AMG A45
19. Junky - Cayman
20. aashsucks - Golf 7R
Been looking at a Dawn Dash pt. 2 today....
Thought I'd test the water with this lap around Exmoor: https://tinyurl.com/y9ylj6gr
An earlier start would be required if people are keen. The route to the start point at Bolham would be direct (boring) A303, A358 and M5, in order to make the most of the quiet roads on the lap once we arrive.
Let me know what you think! Conscious this may be a bridge too far for some.
If people are interested, I'll start a new thread where we can discuss potential dates. Weekends tend to get very busy for everyone as we approach the summer months (or at least when the summer weather decides to turn up!)
Thought I'd test the water with this lap around Exmoor: https://tinyurl.com/y9ylj6gr
An earlier start would be required if people are keen. The route to the start point at Bolham would be direct (boring) A303, A358 and M5, in order to make the most of the quiet roads on the lap once we arrive.
Let me know what you think! Conscious this may be a bridge too far for some.
If people are interested, I'll start a new thread where we can discuss potential dates. Weekends tend to get very busy for everyone as we approach the summer months (or at least when the summer weather decides to turn up!)
Brecons can and will be done this year. Just about close enough to do in a day with early enough start.
For me, Snowdonia would benefit greatly from a journey up the evening before and staying over. Something I could look at organising.
As for the New Forest, 40mph plus the number of animals and cyclists everywhere, is not fun for all parties when mixed. Great if you just want to do a pub lunch outside somewhere but for driving it's not much fun, apart from the 30 second section going east from The Drift Inn to Beaulieu Rd.
Exmoor, as Stuart mentioned, does have some great roads and landscape. Namely the A39 which links Minehead to Barnstaple, take a look at that on the link I shared. Exmoor could even warrant an overnight for some I expect!
For those that have already expressed an interest for Exmoor, does Sunday 8th July work?
For me, Snowdonia would benefit greatly from a journey up the evening before and staying over. Something I could look at organising.
As for the New Forest, 40mph plus the number of animals and cyclists everywhere, is not fun for all parties when mixed. Great if you just want to do a pub lunch outside somewhere but for driving it's not much fun, apart from the 30 second section going east from The Drift Inn to Beaulieu Rd.
Exmoor, as Stuart mentioned, does have some great roads and landscape. Namely the A39 which links Minehead to Barnstaple, take a look at that on the link I shared. Exmoor could even warrant an overnight for some I expect!
For those that have already expressed an interest for Exmoor, does Sunday 8th July work?
egor110 said:
Hi , if your coming to exmoor you can do better than the a39.
Have a look at this route on google maps .
come off the m5 at taunton , get on the a358 to minehead but at bishops lydeard turn left onto the b3224 towards wheddon cross/exford
then join the b3223 this is the moorland road you see in evo magazine and you can then drop into lynmouth and either pick up the a39 or turn around and head back to exford turn right onto the b3223 down to exbridge then take a right onto the a396 back to wheddon cross.
or you could get to exbridge then head down towards tiverton then pick up the a361 / m5 and head across to dartmoor .
re dartmoor it's got a heavily enforced speed limit whereas i don't think the police even know exmoor exists
Not sure if you saw the proposed route further up the thread, it does include the B3223. See here: https://tinyurl.com/y9ylj6grHave a look at this route on google maps .
come off the m5 at taunton , get on the a358 to minehead but at bishops lydeard turn left onto the b3224 towards wheddon cross/exford
then join the b3223 this is the moorland road you see in evo magazine and you can then drop into lynmouth and either pick up the a39 or turn around and head back to exford turn right onto the b3223 down to exbridge then take a right onto the a396 back to wheddon cross.
or you could get to exbridge then head down towards tiverton then pick up the a361 / m5 and head across to dartmoor .
re dartmoor it's got a heavily enforced speed limit whereas i don't think the police even know exmoor exists
It's open to interpretation, especially as I don't know the roads! I just spent a bit of time procrastinating at work y'day searching Google maps for windy roads and elevation gains.
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