Decent roads in the North East

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by Colin Irvine, Jul 12, 2004.

  1. Colin Irvine

    Colin Irvine Guest

    Everyone who replies will say different things, but my immediate
    reaction is as follows.

    Take either Wharfedale or Ribbledale up to Hawes. Then Buttertubs
    Pass, Keld then most of Arkengarthdale before turning left for Barnard
    Castle. Then take Teesdale or, my favourite, Weardale to Alston.
    Detour a few miles towards Penrith to pause at the Hartside Cafe
    (great view, great road there) then retrace your steps back to Alston.
    You can then either head for Brampton and go clockwise round the
    forest along B roads to Hawick or head for Haydon Bridge and
    Bellingham to Jedburgh. All good roads. Pause for tea in Kelso.

    Have fun!
     
    Colin Irvine, Jul 12, 2004
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    Darren Robinson Guest

    and say hello to me if you do.
     
    Darren Robinson, Jul 12, 2004
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    Pete M Guest

    In
    A686 from Penrith(ish) to Gateshead way is fabulous...


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    entwisi Guest

    SWMBO and myself are off up Scotland at the end of the month and I'm
    planning on taking most of Thursday getting there. As I've never been to
    the NE I thought we could take the opportunity. Can anyone recommend some
    decent roads? I'm setting off from Accrington around 10am and need to be
    in Edinburgh by 9ish.
     
    entwisi, Jul 12, 2004
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    joe parkin Guest

    As long as you keep off the A1 and the A68 I got 5 flashes on the way
    to Knockhill and 7 on the way back, thank **** for facing gatsos.
    I'm not used to them, coming from Durham.
     
    joe parkin, Jul 12, 2004
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    Darren Robinson Guest

    Erm, Brampton. Half an hour from Alston, 3/4 of an hour from the Lake
    District, about the same to the Scottish Borders. Good biking
    territory.
     
    Darren Robinson, Jul 12, 2004
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    entwisi Guest

    Sounds a nice route, whereabouts are you on it?
     
    entwisi, Jul 12, 2004
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    entwisi Guest

    Sorry, didn't read it properly. Looking forward to it.
     
    entwisi, Jul 12, 2004
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    John Heath Guest


    OK, I know its not North East, but two routes worth looking at on the way to
    Scotland are:
    A6 Kendal to Penrith
    A701 Moffatt to Edinburgh. No traffic. Brilliant ride.
    Join up these two with a run up the B road alongside the A74(M)
     
    John Heath, Jul 13, 2004
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    PDannyD Guest

    Avoid the A685 between Kendal and Tebay as some untrained road-monkeys
    have been trying to repair what is rapidly turning into an unsurfaced road.

    M6, J34 to Kirkby Lonsdale. A683 to Kirkby Stephen. A685 to Brough. B6276
    to Middleton-in-Teesdale. B6277 to Alston. A686 from Alston to Penrith
    taking in Hartside Pass. North on M6 until you see A7, scenic route to
    Edinburgh.

    Enjoy!
     
    PDannyD, Jul 13, 2004
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