Which road do you most want to drive after the lock-down?

roadtester · Post by **roadtester** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 13:48

At the risk of thread proliferation, I thought it would be worth having something for this subject - after all we are supposed to be all about roads!

Which road do members most dream of driving or experiencing in some other way once the lock-down has ended?

The first one that comes to mind for me is the A696/A68 route that forms an alternative to the A1 between the North East and Edinburgh - wonderful driving country with sweeping bends and often it isn't too busy. Hopefully not too many other people will have the same idea once we are all let out again.

I'd get there by following my favourite B-roads up through Lincolnshire, East Yorks and North Yorks, taking in the Humber Bridge along the way.

Richard_Fairhurst · Post by **Richard_Fairhurst** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 13:50

Can't be fussed with any of this "driving" malarkey, but I would love to cycle NCN 78 (the Caledonian Way, Campbeltown-Inverness). Some lovely roads plus several new traffic-free sections beside the A828.

avtur · Post by **avtur** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 14:04

I won't be able to do it, because I'm rooted to the house as a carer these days, but I'd plan a trip north to the Lake District via the Peak District.

In the Peak District, I'd do the Cat & Fiddle, Snake Pass and Woodhead and then on the Lakes to do all the passes up there.

Norfolktolancashire · Post by **Norfolktolancashire** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 14:18

The A30 to Cornwall so I can finally finish my house move that is on hold, again!

haymansafc · Post by **haymansafc** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 15:03

The first, realistic road that comes to mind is the B5105 between Ruthin and Cerrigydrudion which I'll get done over a weekend sometime. An excellent drivers road and certainly one quite high up the list to test out my new car... The Clocaenog Forest is also a nice place to stop off for a picnic on a bright day.

Another old favourite is the A685 between Tebay and Brough is also another route I crave at the moment. I was planning on that in July anyway, but those plans are in serious doubt with the current situation.

Arcuarius · Post by **Arcuarius** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 15:14

The PENIS 287 but it's a bit far from Nottinghamshire

Owain · Post by **Owain** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 15:22

The A77. Partly because I am eager to go to Scotland (again), but specifically because it's the only Scottish F99 road that I haven't completed.

Richard_Fairhurst wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 13:50 Can't be fussed with any of this "driving" malarkey, but I would love to cycle NCN 78 (the Caledonian Way, Campbeltown-Inverness). Some lovely roads plus several new traffic-free sections beside the A828.

I added the A83 to my collection shortly before the lock-down was imposed.

Piatkow · Post by **Piatkow** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 16:06

To be honest the unclassified roads from my village in any direction except towards the nearest supermarket.

jusme · Post by **jusme** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 16:12

Can't wait to get back on the M6 and get to see my fiancée and baby dog again. The J13-15 smart works have never seemed so attractive...

BeenEverywhere · Post by **BeenEverywhere** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 16:27

A6 from Derby up to Hazel Grove please.

Although do you mind if I take the bike?

Gareth Thomas · Post by **Gareth Thomas** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 16:42

A complete circuit of the M25, for no reason whatsoever.

DB617 · Post by **DB617** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 19:36

My Sister is relocating from Gloucester to Erskine/Paisley, so it looks like I'm going to be getting my first (team driven, I think) experience of the road trek from Cardiff to Scotland. I'm looking forward to the A74(M), which I think is something I may never say again after the first run.

Burns · Post by **Burns** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 19:46

Any road that other people aren't on.

KeithW · Post by **KeithW** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 20:09

A circular route as follows

Starting at Stokesley North Yorkshire
B1257 through Chop Gate past Rievaulx Abbey to Helmsley
A170 east to Kirkby Mills.

Take the unclassified road north through Hutton Le Hole and along the Blakey Road to the Lion on Blakey Ridge and have lunch.

Carry on north through Castleton along Smeathorns Road to the sign for Commondale and then follow the unclassified roads through Kildale and Easby back to Stokesley

Its a cracking drive with great scenery, I would normally be doing this about now as the wild flowers are coming out. Its a road I drive at least twice a year and never tire of it,

Petrichor · Post by **Petrichor** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 20:57

None at all. I reckon the roads will be packed with everybody like me who just wants to get away for a few weeks.

Nwallace · Post by **Nwallace** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 21:39

Richard_Fairhurst wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 13:50 Can't be fussed with any of this "driving" malarkey, but I would love to cycle NCN 78 (the Caledonian Way, Campbeltown-Inverness). Some lovely roads plus several new traffic-free sections beside the A828.

The A828 is pretty much traffic free most of the day anyway. Some of the sections are handy for cutting out hills and corners though; it's mostly there for Cycle To School.

Anything that isn't the road to work (wherever that may prove to be over the coming weeks) or food supplies.

B1040 · Post by **B1040** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 21:57

Funnily enough, the road to work is one of them.
For daughter M4 to Swansea.
A1 to visit mother and father in law.

Rob590 · Post by **Rob590** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 22:58

For me there's two:

[*] I'd like to be complaining about the slowness of the A1/A1(M) around Doncaster. Everyone about, everything back to normal, driving down to family
[*] The B6270 up Swaledale, with a day's hiking planned. Bliss.

brummie_rob · Post by **brummie_rob** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 23:20

jusme wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 16:12 Can't wait to get back on the M6 and get to see my fiancée and baby dog again. The J13-15 smart works have never seemed so attractive...

Maybe once lockdown ends, the works will be finished

Bertiebus · Post by **Bertiebus** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 23:27

The one from my house to the pub. Sod driving, I'll walk.

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