Good driving roads in the SouthWest

[Prestige Detail]

Anyone got any they would like to put down?

Thought it would be handy for us that live down this way to have a play on roads that other people enjoy and be handy for people that come down for a break etc.

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Speed camera's (where):

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Good place to stop for food:

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Comments:

[neil_bolton]

Riiiight, and then have the local scamerista appear on said roads?

I'll pass on that

It's not hard to find them - just head for the moorlands and hills and you'll find plenty of what you're asking for.

[Prestige Detail]

neil_bolton said:

Riiiight, and then have the local scamerista appear on said roads?

I'll pass on that

It's not hard to find them - just head for the moorlands and hills and you'll find plenty of what you're asking for.

lol I thought someone might say that, but the cops don't have the resources to do that and even if they did, we just play somewhere else until they move again and so we are always one step ahead

And roads don't have to driven above the speed limit to be good roads

[Luckyluciano]

It's easier if you meet up with others locally on hoons, tunnel runs and the such.

[willd58]

Luckyluciano said:

It's easier if you meet up with others locally on hoons, tunnel runs and the such.

To be fair, I have met up for some mid day gentle driving out to some lovely picnic spots with the regulars, and I never have a clue where we are after about 10 minutes after setting off or how we got there.

[Luckyluciano]

willd58 said:

Luckyluciano said:

It's easier if you meet up with others locally on hoons, tunnel runs and the such.

To be fair, I have met up for some mid day gentle driving out to some lovely picnic spots with the regulars, and I never have a clue where we are after about 10 minutes after setting off or how we got there.

Most events I've been on the organiser has had a map (tomtom or printout) of the route.
This though is normally on Graham and Sandy's events which are very well put together, keep an eye out for the
next one

[wessexrfc]

Prestige Detail said:

Anyone got any they would like to put down?

Thought it would be handy for us that live down this way to have a play on roads that other people enjoy and be handy for people that come down for a break etc.

Road:

From:

To:

Speed camera's (where):

Distance:


Good place to stop for food:

Watch out for:

Comments:

YHM

[SirClarke]

I was going to start a topic along these lines as I know very few "good" roads in the area and thought others might be able to suggest some within an hour or so from Bristol in any direction for when I'm bored and fancy a nice drive.

Do you honestly think the police are going to waste their time watching one random thread on a forum and then put cameras up based entirely on one persons subjective view in an internet post of what a good road is....

Anyway, any ideas would be good, I realise heading out into the country is generally a good bet but there must be some roads people enjoy driving around Bris that don't require a spare 4 hours to get to

[Prestige Detail]

Thanks Paul email sent

Edited by Prestige Detail on Wednesday 2nd December 20:10

[V8S]

Luckyluciano said:

willd58 said:

Luckyluciano said:

It's easier if you meet up with others locally on hoons, tunnel runs and the such.

To be fair, I have met up for some mid day gentle driving out to some lovely picnic spots with the regulars, and I never have a clue where we are after about 10 minutes after setting off or how we got there.

Most events I've been on the organiser has had a map (tomtom or printout) of the route.
This though is normally on Graham and Sandy's events which are very well put together, keep an eye out for the
next one

Thanks, chap. We try out best.

[Allyc85]

Road: A396

From: Tiverton

To: Minehead

Speed camera's (where): None that ive spotted

Distance: 31 miles taking around 52 minutes

Good place to stop for food: http://www.restandbethankful.co.uk/

Watch out for: Caravans and Dawdlers

Comments:Best for an early morning driver as its a bd to over take on but loads of great bends and beautiful scenery.

[Prestige Detail]

Allyc85 said:

Road: A396

From: Tiverton

To: Minehead

Speed camera's (where): None that ive spotted

Distance: 31 miles taking around 52 minutes

Good place to stop for food: http://www.restandbethankful.co.uk/

Watch out for: Caravans and Dawdlers

Comments:Best for an early morning driver as its a bd to over take on but loads of great bends and beautiful scenery.

Thanks Ally will give it a try.

[big geoff]

A39 Bideford to Bude no cameras or plod ideal for bike or car then on to Holsworthy and back to Bideford

[Allyc85]

Prestige Detail said:

Allyc85 said:

Road: A396

From: Tiverton

To: Minehead

Speed camera's (where): None that ive spotted

Distance: 31 miles taking around 52 minutes

Good place to stop for food: http://www.restandbethankful.co.uk/

Watch out for: Caravans and Dawdlers

Comments:Best for an early morning driver as its a bd to over take on but loads of great bends and beautiful scenery.

Thanks Ally will give it a try.

Also worth taking a left or a right at Wheddon Cross as theres some great roads around there to explore

[wessexrfc]

big geoff said:

A39 Bideford to Bude no cameras or plod ideal for bike or car then on to Holsworthy and back to Bideford

One of my regular runs, and great for emmit scarring during the summer months!!!!!!

[LordGrover]

willd58 said:

To be fair, I have met up for some mid day gentle driving out to some lovely picnic spots with the regulars, and I never have a clue where we are after about 10 minutes after setting off or how we got there.

Yes Will... but that's how you bumble through life anyway.

[neil_bolton]

LordGrover said:

willd58 said:

To be fair, I have met up for some mid day gentle driving out to some lovely picnic spots with the regulars, and I never have a clue where we are after about 10 minutes after setting off or how we got there.

Yes Will... but that's how you bumble through life anyway.

Knowing Will, that deserves a

[steerfromtherear]

Crediton to Barnstaple which is a377 or alternatively fork off a 1/4 of the way along and head for Bideford instead, both excellent roads.
Go across the bridge or take a left out of Glos to the Forest of Dean, amazing roads around there and normally quiet and remote enough for some fun.
Cheddar Gorge and surrounding roads is pretty to look at and would be an ok driving road if it wasnt full of tourist traffic and fallen off bikers.

Even the A37 from Brizzle to Shepton is good on a quiet day, unfortunately I think its only xmas day its quiet enough lol.

[rev.chris]

i agree crediton to barn is a great road,

i often like to drive from north tawton to hatherliegh then to holsworthy then onto bude for something to eat, really is a great road, then on the way back i go from holsworthy to halwill okehampton an back to north tawton, love that route

[martyn b]

Be cautious on 377 Crediton Barnstaple road, its a pleasant road but the very high number of accidents have made the police take a close interest in traffic through here.