PEAK ROAD TRIP
Discussion
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THE PLAN
Following on from a decent turn out at the `Lichfield Hedgehog breakfast meet, I suggested doing a road trip.
Plan will be to organise a half day trip taking in some of the best roads in the peak district.
The route will be issued at the start point (likely to be near Macclesfield). A meet up point on route for brunch will be arranged and then onward to final destination.
Start time will be around 6.30am (to get emptier roads) and cover around 80 miles.
TIMING
Looking at mid to late August 2019. And a Saturday.
Let me know who's interested by adding your name to the list. I'll firm up details and venues when I know how numbers are looking.
THE PLAN
Following on from a decent turn out at the `Lichfield Hedgehog breakfast meet, I suggested doing a road trip.
Plan will be to organise a half day trip taking in some of the best roads in the peak district.
The route will be issued at the start point (likely to be near Macclesfield). A meet up point on route for brunch will be arranged and then onward to final destination.
Start time will be around 6.30am (to get emptier roads) and cover around 80 miles.
TIMING
Looking at mid to late August 2019. And a Saturday.
Let me know who's interested by adding your name to the list. I'll firm up details and venues when I know how numbers are looking.
Crippo said:
R4YMB - Fezza 458
Muska - Golf R32
Moley RUFC - Alfa 4C
akadk - Project 8
Court_S - M140
Black Flag - GT4
MrVert - Elise S1 or Cayman R
Crippo - VX220
Again depends upon the date, I also know the Peaks really well so I can help with the best roads if needed.
Brill that's useful. Have planned a route and saved using Google maps. If you like I can message you with it. Don't want the route public before hand though as it can attract the wrong sort... Muska - Golf R32
Moley RUFC - Alfa 4C
akadk - Project 8
Court_S - M140
Black Flag - GT4
MrVert - Elise S1 or Cayman R
Crippo - VX220
Again depends upon the date, I also know the Peaks really well so I can help with the best roads if needed.
Hi all.
Did a recce this weekend (mid morning to 3pm on a Sunday) and there are some fabulously scenic routes to take in. The best ones have in parts average cameras, but for others there's plenty of bits to stretch your legs. The surfaces are reasonable with no major potholes but there are some uneven camber bits that could bounce you offline if you go too enthusiastically. That said, it'll make an enjoyable run.
DATE options
Sunday 25th August
Sunday 1st September
Let me know your preference. Majority will decide.
PS: there are also a few more people not on Pistonheads that have said they will come too, so I'll see what pub / venue can accommodate for on-route refreshments.
Did a recce this weekend (mid morning to 3pm on a Sunday) and there are some fabulously scenic routes to take in. The best ones have in parts average cameras, but for others there's plenty of bits to stretch your legs. The surfaces are reasonable with no major potholes but there are some uneven camber bits that could bounce you offline if you go too enthusiastically. That said, it'll make an enjoyable run.
DATE options
Sunday 25th August
Sunday 1st September
Let me know your preference. Majority will decide.
PS: there are also a few more people not on Pistonheads that have said they will come too, so I'll see what pub / venue can accommodate for on-route refreshments.
THE GRAND PLAN - Sunday 1st September 2019
OK Peak Drivers, here's the plan.
Start Point: Harrington Arms, Bosley. SK11 0PH
Steven at the Pub has granted use of their large carpark. He has agreed to open up early and serve breakfast baps, tea and coffee (at a cost). Nice one Steven!
Arrival, breakfast n banter: 0800 - 0945hrs
I'll be travelling from Uttoxeter leaving B&M carpark at 7am.
Route issued: 0930hrs
The route from The Harrington Arms will be a google map with waypoints marked. Total miles from here will be approximately 45.
I'll share the google map link on here and issue printed maps with current known speed cameras and average cameras on the route based on https://www.speedcameramap.co.uk/. A lot doesn't have cameras, so be aware and enjoy the scenery. If I miss a camera and you find it at warp speed, I take no responsibility!
End point: Approximately 11.30am. Will be northwest of the Peak District at a suitable lunch spot. It's up to you if you want to stay for eats or not obviously. Again, this point will be on the route published on the day. No reservations have been made at the end point.
BASIC RULES:
We are there to enjoy the scenery and enjoy our cars.
It is not a race or a timed event.
No prizes for getting first or last.
No prizes for driving in ditches, into drystone walls or through hedges into fields.
Keep at least 2 car lengths apart when in convoy.
Do not open exhaust flaps and bark through built-up areas.
Respect people / sheep / etc.
Women ARE allowed to drive.
Watch out for:
Uneven road surfaces and adverse cambers. Some of these roads can throw you offline if you are too brisk. So be aware.
So that's the plan. Look forward to meeting you on the day. If you are bringing someone or promoting to others, add names to the list so that I can make sure the pub can cater for enough.
Any questions, let me know.
OK Peak Drivers, here's the plan.
Start Point: Harrington Arms, Bosley. SK11 0PH
Steven at the Pub has granted use of their large carpark. He has agreed to open up early and serve breakfast baps, tea and coffee (at a cost). Nice one Steven!
Arrival, breakfast n banter: 0800 - 0945hrs
I'll be travelling from Uttoxeter leaving B&M carpark at 7am.
Route issued: 0930hrs
The route from The Harrington Arms will be a google map with waypoints marked. Total miles from here will be approximately 45.
I'll share the google map link on here and issue printed maps with current known speed cameras and average cameras on the route based on https://www.speedcameramap.co.uk/. A lot doesn't have cameras, so be aware and enjoy the scenery. If I miss a camera and you find it at warp speed, I take no responsibility!
End point: Approximately 11.30am. Will be northwest of the Peak District at a suitable lunch spot. It's up to you if you want to stay for eats or not obviously. Again, this point will be on the route published on the day. No reservations have been made at the end point.
BASIC RULES:
We are there to enjoy the scenery and enjoy our cars.
It is not a race or a timed event.
No prizes for getting first or last.
No prizes for driving in ditches, into drystone walls or through hedges into fields.
Keep at least 2 car lengths apart when in convoy.
Do not open exhaust flaps and bark through built-up areas.
Respect people / sheep / etc.
Women ARE allowed to drive.
Watch out for:
Uneven road surfaces and adverse cambers. Some of these roads can throw you offline if you are too brisk. So be aware.
So that's the plan. Look forward to meeting you on the day. If you are bringing someone or promoting to others, add names to the list so that I can make sure the pub can cater for enough.
Any questions, let me know.
Edited by R4ymb on Friday 16th August 15:06
Well Done those that made it!!
Will post a couple of pics up very soon. Some of the roads were pretty spectacular, others pretty diabolical! It was a shame the one way road was closed. That said, there was plenty to experience. Just couldn't believe the weather being so wet in places and was bone dry back in Uttoxeter - Oh well.
The route from Uttoxeter to The pub was epic in places. How on earth you guys on the Ducati and Aprilia kept hold of the handlebars I will never know. Awesome power!
BIB BIG THANKS to Steve at The Harrington Arms, Bosley for opening up and serving absolute cracking breakfast baps. They were getting ready to start the roast joints after we left as they do a Sunday Roast for £9.99. If the breakfasts are anything to go by, no doubt Sunday lunch will be tasty too. We will be going back there I'm sure - especially as the route over was so good.
Anyway, those that missed it, maybe next time. Those that made it, well done.
Pics to follow. If you have any, post them up.
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Moley RUFC said:
Really enjoyed yesterday - the route is defiantly I’d do again, albeit with some slightly better weather!
I’m treating the 4C to a good clean today as it’s absolutely filthy! Cambered wet roads don’t exactly inspire confidence in the Alfa but when it was dry at the start it was awesome tracking the 458 across the hills.
Good to meet you all, thanks for organising Ray, bring on the next one.
Glad you enjoyed it. The 458 is totally filthy too! The diffuser is still on at the back which is a bonus after me forgetting where the cattle grid was! I’m treating the 4C to a good clean today as it’s absolutely filthy! Cambered wet roads don’t exactly inspire confidence in the Alfa but when it was dry at the start it was awesome tracking the 458 across the hills.
Good to meet you all, thanks for organising Ray, bring on the next one.
If anyone has other road suggestions let's hear them. I'm definitely doing the last road again, but very early morning next time! In fact Moley, you should have joined at Uttoxeter and done the first stretch which was epic.
North Wales anyone?
I've started a new thread Here
Thinking of a stay over in North Wales followed by dawn raid on EVO triangle etc, ending up at eatery. Needs planning but if you are interested, start a provisional list on the new thread. Ideas on roads and places to stay very welcome.
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