North Devon Drive.

[steve miami]

I thought it would be good to have a day-out on the great North Devon roads, before we all go into "Winter" mode !!
Im thinking Sunday 25th September. All on "A" roads & still warm enough & possibly some sunshine , too ! Meeting at Whiddon Down Service station at 9.30-10.00. There's hot drinks & food on sale for those who need early morning sustainance !! A route of about 90 miles with a few food & toilet stops on the way. It would be great if we could have a mix of kit, sports & saloon cars. A good end to the summer ! Lets have a good one !!

[Sssline]

Count me in

Cheers
Tony.R

[TDIfurby]

Potentially. Would it be a round route coming back to Whiddon Down?

[Stubby Pete]

I'm in, will try and get the trackslag BMW on the road, failing that diseasel barge-again!

[steve miami]

Thanks for your responses chaps. Yes , the route starts & finishes at Whiddon Down. I thought that would be central for everyone. As its just off the A30. Lets hope the weather gets it act together !!

[jonstable]

Interested in this. I'll hopefully be there in the MX5 if it goes ahead

[steve197]

I would be interested in this

[steve miami]

As the weather seems to be picking up around mid-week, I thought I would give the route of the "North-Devon Run" a try out. The route will take in Holsworthy, Bude, Torrington & Whiddon Down. It should please all tastes as we have coast, towns & open country 'A' roads.

[jonstable]

Sounds good, just persuading my other half to come along. Any ideas for a good lunch spot along the route?

[TDIfurby]

I am still quite a potential and the route sounds good. I know the road out to Holsworthy from Okehampton. Quite nice in places, but from there north is a bit of a new area for me, so should be good fun. Vaguely familiar with the A386 back down toward Whiddon though.

[badger_royale]

I'm interested in this, hopefully the weather holds out. Will bring out the new Crapi!

[wessexrfc]

Could be about for this, will see how the weather is looking.

[tucks]

is this open to all? or is this a regular thing that a group of you guys do every so often?


its on my doorstep, so i could make effort to attend.

[chimtvr]

weather permitting I'm up for a fun drive

[wessexrfc]

tucks said:

is this open to all? or is this a regular thing that a group of you guys do every so often?


its on my doorstep, so i could make effort to attend.

Absolutely open to all!!!!

[squadra21]

Alright steve, i might come along in the quadra for another blast mate. Lets hope the weathers good not like the last time we met up....

[steve miami]

Glad you guys are getting the idea of the "North Devon" run ! As I mentioned previously ive been on a recce & its loooking good !! I did 110 miles in 3 hours , not bad in a MX5 eh !! There are several places we can stop for lunch or elevenses. Bude, Torrington or a pub on route ?
Hot food & drinks are available at Whiddon Down from 6 am & fuel at £1.35 a litre (best price in the area !). It will be good to see as many faces new & old on the day. It sounds like a good mix of cars are gathering. MX5's to a Noble etc. Not to mention Scotts Quadra.

[TDIfurby]

and a 5 door diesel hatch

[Robfow]

Might come along.

[snowmuncher]

Would love you join you folks for this, as its in my backyard.
Car off the road for a while

Top driving roads round North Devon - the A386 between Okehampton and Great Torrington has corners to test the best