car club trip to yorkshire - where to go, what to see?

[AlienLifeForm]

Here’s a slightly different route, which some might prefer, knocks out the Otley/Ilkley section which is replaced by Pateley Bridge and Grassington.

https://goo.gl/maps/2yvqK6K1HYE3pTJh6

Has as already been mentioned, an early start is recommended for the best driving experience. In the spring and summer there’s nothing I like more than hitting these roads at 5/6am, they are an utter joy and there’s no place I’d rather be.

[coppice]

BTW I mentioned in another sub forum that I have written a guide to driving the route of the old A1 / Gt North Road along 65 miles between Ferrybridge and north of Scotch Corner which is respite from the tedium of the A1M and which also gives an insight into driving north in times past. It's an ideal route for classics especially .

If anyone wants a copy(and surprisingly many have , so far) , just PM me with your email

[Riley Blue]

AlienLifeForm said:

Riley Blue said:

I can't see the route.

Edited the link. Should work now, if you open in Google maps.

That B road north from Brough is one of my favourites.

[AlienLifeForm]

Riley Blue said:

That B road north from Brough is one of my favourites.

Mine too.

[fridaypassion]

The road from Leyburn to Hawes is one of the best in the country. You'll need to be there early to enjoy it but well worth the effort.

[AlienLifeForm]

fridaypassion said:

The road from Leyburn to Hawes is one of the best in the country. You'll need to be there early to enjoy it but well worth the effort.

Agreed. The one from Leyburn to Masham takes some beating too.

[kennyboy]

Not been on here for a while - i.e. years.... hope you can help me guys

Looking to do dales loop this sunday weather permitting.

Could you recommend somewhere for breakfast after we're done - will be looking to start at 6am.

[scottos]

steve51800 said:

If you get up to Stanhope, there is a good run over the tops to Middleton in teesdale, up to Alston, then to Hexham and finally back to Stanhope, some tight bends and good hills,

This was my route most weekends last year whilst running my engine in. The run from Haydon bridge down to melmerby is my absolute favourite. The run from Stanhope to MiT is pretty amazing too.

Whilst you're in Yorkshire it would be rude not to do Buttertubs pass from Hawes to Thwaite, then continue north to the highest pub in the Uk (Tan Hill) for a stop, then either continue further north to pick up Hartside pass and have a play in the pennines or return back down.