Tewin / Bull's Green / Bramfield

[Chris71]

....Anyone know the roads around this area?

Is there anything worth investigating in the area between the A1, the A602 and the B1000? Basically looking for a fun way from Hertford to Welwyn.

[forsure]

It's not the sort of area to go for a blast - narrow lanes, blind bends, lots of private driveways, poor surfaces, cyclists, horses, tractors, 4x4s etc.
Very pretty if you're not in a hurry.

[cottonfoo]

Yep, it's a scenic drive, but not a place for hooning, best done in a convertible in sunny weather when they aren't muck spreading.

[Chris71]

Thought that might be the case!

On a similar note... is the road that runs from Hertford to Hoddesdon (via Hertford Heath) any good?

[forsure]

Chris71 said:

Thought that might be the case!

On a similar note... is the road that runs from Hertford to Hoddesdon (via Hertford Heath) any good?

Only been that way a couple of times; narrow, hilly and busy is my vague memory.

[Chris71]

Went there last night. Nothing spectacular, but it provides a reasonable means of connecting two of the areas best roads. The only problem is the cut through I used at the end has a series of rather massive speed bumps. I suspect had I been in the Caterham I'd literally have ended up teetering on the top of them.

[Mark2008]

I grew up around there and still drive it from time to time. It's not great for driving... as others have mentioned.. lanes, narrow roads and hedgeways; I've lost a wing mirror before between Bramfield and Bulls Green. Probably better off sticking to the B1000 although the speed restrictions at Digswell make for a horrible ending to that route. Personally I quite like the A414 from Hertford to Hatfield, the local Porsche dealer in Hatfield take you for a spin to Hertford and back to show off their vehicles along there. Datchworth to Watton is a nice short stretch, although try not to take "the jump" over 70mph ;-)

Edited by Mark2008 on Tuesday 4th August 00:02

[g7jhp]

Chris71 said:

....Anyone know the roads around this area?

Is there anything worth investigating in the area between the A1, the A602 and the B1000? Basically looking for a fun way from Hertford to Welwyn.

Hertford to Welwyn. Is Welwyn...Garden or Village.

Village to Hertford via Tewin twisty but OK better off peak.

Garden to Hertford A414 also better off peak.

[mister.t]

I live between all of these!

There aren't any real nice roads to speak of, though the road from Datchworth to Watton at Stone can be good fun at the dead of night!

(If you are anywhere around here, gimmie a shout!)

[BA]

Without a doubt the road from Codicote to Hitchin is the best. Sundays is full of bikers so avoid that. loads of bends, some good overtake spots and no cameras. Go enjoy.

[mister.t]

There are some ace roads around Herts/Beds/Bucks it has to be said - Though its unlikely you will accidently stumble across one!

[Chris71]

BA said:

Without a doubt the road from Codicote to Hitchin is the best. Sundays is full of bikers so avoid that. loads of bends, some good overtake spots and no cameras. Go enjoy.

Oh I know. The idea was just to find an entertaining way of linking that to roads like the B158 and the B1004 at Hertford. I have a loop around Herts, a bit of Beds, and a bit of Essex that contains roads you simply wouldn't believe existed this close to London, I just need something to plug the gap. The B1000 seems to be the least tedious answer - plus it has a couple of twisties and a couple of overtaking places, so it's quite respectable as a connecting road goes.

[princeperch]

Watch it in Hertford Heath as it drop to 30 coming from Hertford. There is a scamera van there occassionally.

[Chris71]

princeperch said:

Watch it in Hertford Heath as it drop to 30 coming from Hertford. There is a scamera van there occassionally.

Nah, I've vowed never to bother with the Hertford Heath road again. Once was boredom enough.

On a random note, I did discover a fun road the other week. Heading off the B1004, about half way between Much Hadham and Bishops Stortford 'the old airfield road'.

[anonymous-user]

Chris71 said:

princeperch said:

Watch it in Hertford Heath as it drop to 30 coming from Hertford. There is a scamera van there occassionally.

Nah, I've vowed never to bother with the Hertford Heath road again. Once was boredom enough.

On a random note, I did discover a fun road the other week. Heading off the B1004, about half way between Much Hadham and Bishops Stortford 'the old airfield road'.

Chris, I assume you mean the road that heads down towards Sawbridgeworth, past where RAF Sawbridgeworth used to be? Indeed it is fun, especially in the Gallardo that's sitting on my drive right now

You do need to be careful though - poor chap killed earlier this year when he spun into one of the roadside pill-boxes...

Shame you've publicised this though, that road is very quiet and so close to home I often use it for some 'spirited progress' safe in the knowledge it will be usually free of traffic

How's the Caterham btw? Mate just round the corner just bought an '07 Roadsport (silver with red nose)and we're often out and about - wave if you see us!

Apologies for going off topic!

[Zippee]

had ham said:

Chris, I assume you mean the road that heads down towards Sawbridgeworth, past where RAF Sawbridgeworth used to be? Indeed it is fun, especially in the Gallardo that's sitting on my drive right now

Gallardo?? Thought you had a 350Z? Nice upgrade - I also remember that road from years ago, not driven round there for years!

[anonymous-user]

Zippee said:

had ham said:

Chris, I assume you mean the road that heads down towards Sawbridgeworth, past where RAF Sawbridgeworth used to be? Indeed it is fun, especially in the Gallardo that's sitting on my drive right now

Gallardo?? Thought you had a 350Z? Nice upgrade - I also remember that road from years ago, not driven round there for years!

Alas, it's not mine to keep , it's a mate's who's gone on his holiday and asked me if I'd like to use it for a few weeks! Nice chap!

I do admit to looking closely at the finance options mind! Surprisingly acheivable....

Still got the 350 and loving it - but I now have the bug and need more power!

[Chris71]

had ham said:

Chris71 said:

princeperch said:

Watch it in Hertford Heath as it drop to 30 coming from Hertford. There is a scamera van there occassionally.

Nah, I've vowed never to bother with the Hertford Heath road again. Once was boredom enough.

On a random note, I did discover a fun road the other week. Heading off the B1004, about half way between Much Hadham and Bishops Stortford 'the old airfield road'.

Chris, I assume you mean the road that heads down towards Sawbridgeworth, past where RAF Sawbridgeworth used to be? Indeed it is fun, especially in the Gallardo that's sitting on my drive right now

You do need to be careful though - poor chap killed earlier this year when he spun into one of the roadside pill-boxes...

Shame you've publicised this though, that road is very quiet and so close to home I often use it for some 'spirited progress' safe in the knowledge it will be usually free of traffic

How's the Caterham btw? Mate just round the corner just bought an '07 Roadsport (silver with red nose)and we're often out and about - wave if you see us!

Apologies for going off topic!

I think so. Basically I took the car out last Sunday (it's going very well BTW, barring a starter motor issue) and I bumped into another Seven owner. Never met the guy before but tagged along for a rather spirited drive and then got chatting when we stopped (in Much Hadham). The guy was apparently local and the car was (partly?) red - might even have been your mate?

I'd like to think PH was a reasonably select and discrete audience, so hope the road won't be gridlocked next time you head down! For my part I have to be fairly careful down there anyway as I can't see over the banks in most places. By the way, what's the situation with the airfield? Does it still exist? Is any of it, er, accesible?

[Gareth350]

Chris71 said:

had ham said:

Chris71 said:

princeperch said:

Watch it in Hertford Heath as it drop to 30 coming from Hertford. There is a scamera van there occassionally.

Nah, I've vowed never to bother with the Hertford Heath road again. Once was boredom enough.

On a random note, I did discover a fun road the other week. Heading off the B1004, about half way between Much Hadham and Bishops Stortford 'the old airfield road'.

Chris, I assume you mean the road that heads down towards Sawbridgeworth, past where RAF Sawbridgeworth used to be? Indeed it is fun, especially in the Gallardo that's sitting on my drive right now

You do need to be careful though - poor chap killed earlier this year when he spun into one of the roadside pill-boxes...

Shame you've publicised this though, that road is very quiet and so close to home I often use it for some 'spirited progress' safe in the knowledge it will be usually free of traffic

How's the Caterham btw? Mate just round the corner just bought an '07 Roadsport (silver with red nose)and we're often out and about - wave if you see us!

Apologies for going off topic!

I think so. Basically I took the car out last Sunday (it's going very well BTW, barring a starter motor issue) and I bumped into another Seven owner. Never met the guy before but tagged along for a rather spirited drive and then got chatting when we stopped (in Much Hadham). The guy was apparently local and the car was (partly?) red - might even have been your mate?

I'd like to think PH was a reasonably select and discrete audience, so hope the road won't be gridlocked next time you head down! For my part I have to be fairly careful down there anyway as I can't see over the banks in most places. By the way, what's the situation with the airfield? Does it still exist? Is any of it, er, accesible?

The airfield in Sawbridgeworth is still there but just the taxi ways, very broken up now though, access is for horses only!

[anonymous-user]

Chris71 said:

had ham said:

Chris71 said:

princeperch said:

Watch it in Hertford Heath as it drop to 30 coming from Hertford. There is a scamera van there occassionally.

Nah, I've vowed never to bother with the Hertford Heath road again. Once was boredom enough.

On a random note, I did discover a fun road the other week. Heading off the B1004, about half way between Much Hadham and Bishops Stortford 'the old airfield road'.

Chris, I assume you mean the road that heads down towards Sawbridgeworth, past where RAF Sawbridgeworth used to be? Indeed it is fun, especially in the Gallardo that's sitting on my drive right now!

You do need to be careful though - poor chap killed earlier this year when he spun into one of the roadside pill-boxes...

Shame you've publicised this though, that road is very quiet and so close to home I often use it for some 'spirited progress' safe in the knowledge it will be usually free of traffic

How's the Caterham btw? Mate just round the corner just bought an '07 Roadsport (silver with red nose)and we're often out and about - wave if you see us!

Apologies for going off topic!

I think so. Basically I took the car out last Sunday (it's going very well BTW, barring a starter motor issue) and I bumped into another Seven owner. Never met the guy before but tagged along for a rather spirited drive and then got chatting when we stopped (in Much Hadham). The guy was apparently local and the car was (partly?) red - might even have been your mate?

I'd like to think PH was a reasonably select and discrete audience, so hope the road won't be gridlocked next time you head down! For my part I have to be fairly careful down there anyway as I can't see over the banks in most places. By the way, what's the situation with the airfield? Does it still exist? Is any of it, er, accesible?

Haha, small world, I do think indeed that was John - was it an 07 plate? He's on holiday right now so haven't spoken with him since Sunday. Where abouts did you stop? Next time you're passing through on a hoon, let me know and the three of us can meet for a quick blat then pint?

Unfortunately the airfield is out of bounds for cars, as is the old RAF Hunsdon base, a couple of miles towards Hunsdon/Widford.