The Blade

Did anyone else buy a copy of Autocar with Tiff Needell's recommendations for the best roads in the UK ?.

I did, and I went and tried a couple of them yesterday, and guess what, I think a few other people did as well !!!.

Went on the B4368 from Clun to Abermule in Wales and saw a few other cars which I reckon wouldn't normally be there so I was wondering if any one else has been tempted to try them ?



Rob



[Edited by The Blade - 4/3/2002 9:53:31 AM]

Squizz

Diablo baiting again, were we?

The Blade

No mate, not much out on these roads other than a few sheep & pheasants which had the brains to keep off the black stuff thankfully.

Had a good drive though Would have enjoyed it more if I had remembered to change the clock in the car before realising I was over an hour late getting home !!!! (cue rolling pin)



Rob

Squizz

As long as the Old Bill weren't checking the mag out too, then you're OK !

ids

Yeh thats a real fave....

Used by quite a few magazines as a test route. Very intresting up there in the day

Cant wait till my STi7 comes !! :> :>

Andrew Dixon

Pity that the A686 from Penrith to Hexham was missed out! I seem to remember that Evo / Performance Car rated it very highly a few years back. I've driven it more times that I care to remember and it's put a big smile on face every time!

Andrew

ADP

the Winchester to Midhurst/Petersfield road was totally rammed with motorbikers all weekend. Its a good road, but always far too busy for a sunday afternoon.(and always far too many bikers in the hedges for my liking)

Anyone thinking of doing it should try late pm or early am. It ok, but a bit flat out for my liking

Daphne

Andrew
Try a slight variation - Take A686 from Penrith to Alston, then try B6277 to Barnard Castle - even better - watch out for sheep though...

speedking

Would that be the B4368 ?

Also particularly fond of the road from Llanwrtyd to Tregaron. Detour there every year while spectating at the [old person mode] RAC rally [/old person mode].

RT

Any chance Tiff can do a review of the roads in South East Asia?

Think for some areas, we need the car in "gravel spec"!!

ids

Speedking,

You are right mate.... I did a double take and checked with Autoroute.... I always come from Craven Arms to Clun - that bits a little intesting too

It will always be the 'RAC rally' - the drivers even call it that if you listen to them in non-corprate mode - bloody NetworkQ rally of South Wales my **** !

Lardy Bloke

WARNING!!!

Watch out on the Clun to Abermule road - this is a favorite with the local police for nicking boys with fast toys - a friend of mine is a copper in the Dyfed Powys Police. It has now become too popularised by journalists and some big crashes, so take care out there!

Cheers

LB