North east Sunday early morning blast 3rd September

[Buster73]

If I remember correctly some of the NE lot went to Humshaugh on the first Sunday of the month for a little meet after the last run out .

Just wondering if anyone fancies a trip out in Northumberland that ends at Humshaugh late morning ?

Could meet at Washington / Heddon again .
No route planned as of yet .
All welcome

[a17thc]

up for the run

[Buster73]

a17thc said:

up for the run

No last minute wimpy cry offs this time mind.....

[rancidswan]

Also up for the run, with one tiny proviso...

Need Aston Workshop to fit a new twin plate clutch, but the AMR ones are out of stock at present! Assuming it's done by then, I will be there!

Rancid

[a17thc]

aye, will be there so long as me left ball doen't twist before the run :-(

[james-witton]

I'm a bit unsure on this date. Will confirm when and if I can.

[james-witton]

Is this still on?

[Buster73]

Well I'm up for a blast out ,the AMG 45 and M4 are up for it as well .

Let's have more confirmations please.

[james-witton]

Well I'm a yes.

[Buster73]

Same time as last then ?

8.45 am Washigton services northbound and then up to Heddon garage for just after 9.00 am

No route planned as of yet ( open to suggestions) but maybe same as last time but back down to Humshaugh heading north of Alston ?

[PeteB62]

I'm staying near Embleton later in September for a weekend and wondered if any of you local guys could recommend any good runs in that area coast or inland with points of interest.

Cheers,
Pete

[james-witton]

Buster73 said:

Same time as last then ?

8.45 am Washigton services northbound and then up to Heddon garage for just after 9.00 am

No route planned as of yet ( open to suggestions) but maybe same as last time but back down to Humshaugh heading north of Alston ?

What about a going bit further along the military road past The Sycamore Gap?

[Buster73]

james-witton said:

What about a going bit further along the military road past The Sycamore Gap?

Sounds good to me , .....where's the sycamore gap ?

[Buster73]

Buster73 said:

james-witton said:

What about a going bit further along the military road past The Sycamore Gap?

Sounds good to me , .....where's the sycamore gap ?

Just checked , that's good for me then over the A69 to Alston then loop back to Haydon Bridge / Humshaugh ?

[james-witton]

PeteB62 said:

I'm staying near Embleton later in September for a weekend and wondered if any of you local guys could recommend any good runs in that area coast or inland with points of interest.

Cheers,
Pete

Hi Pete
There a recent thread on the subject here

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

All good suggestions. You're going to get some great roads if you move inland towards the Cheviots or a little further south to the North Pennines (I'm biased as I live near there).
The coast roads are good and there is a marked Coastal Castle Route which takes in 3 or 4 Castles. Warkworth is particularly interesting, not only for its role in the War of the Roses (Harry Hotspur and all that) but there are some good little shops and cafes/restaurants.

Have a drive to Alnwick that's worth a visit.

James

Edited by james-witton on Wednesday 30th August 12:30

[james-witton]

Oh and if you want the best afternoon tea EVER - and I know how good Scottish High Teas are - go to The Running Fox in Felton. Not far from you but you'll have to book in advance and don't plan on having an evening meal afterwards. It's truly special.

[The Surveyor]

james-witton said:

Oh and if you want the best afternoon tea EVER - and I know how good Scottish High Teas are - go to The Running Fox in Felton. Not far from you but you'll have to book in advance and don't plan on having an evening meal afterwards. It's truly special.

Agree on the Running Fox James, we were there on Saturday and it was as good as ever.

I'll not be out on the run on Sunday but will hopefully see you all at The Crown, Humshaugh. Have a great run

[Loose_Cannon]

What time will you be at the Crown?

[Buster73]

Loose_Cannon said:

What time will you be at the Crown?

I'm anticipating 11.30 ish for those of us out on the run if that helps ?

[Loose_Cannon]

Buster73 said:

I'm anticipating 11.30 ish for those of us out on the run if that helps ?

It certainly does. I'll be honest, rampaging through the countryside in a column of cars at someone elses dictated pace has never appealed. However meeting up with some spanking cars for a shandy/bacon sandwich and a natter at a nice country pub is right up my street.

Edited by Loose_Cannon on Friday 1st September 08:33