Partly inspired by the mention of a new TV program involving old routes between places, I was wondering if people know (and would be prepared to share!) of more relaxing routes which run near to more hectic routes.
As a starter;
When I have time, I prefer to use the B4100 instead of the M42 north of Oxford. IIRC, it used to be the A41, and is mostly deserted. Perfect, stress-free progress!
number_cruncher
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good thread :-)
a roads from brum to stockport, thru buxton. thinks its a5
thru ashbourne?
real nice roads. great in the scoobie.
not nice in winter;-(
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I occasionally use the A38 from M1 jcn 28 to the M42 south of Tamworth. It's usually quiet and more varied than the M1, A42 route.
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From M40 towards M1/M6. Instead of staying on A43 to J15A and straight to M1 take A5 from Towcester then A426 from Gibbett roundabout either w/b to M6 j1 or e/b to M1 j20. Can also join M1 at j18 by the Daventry Rail Freight Terminal.
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My Fav is the A4. Ok its not all that fast but quick in stretches and from Hungerford to Bath is a fascinating journey through ancient history.
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On business between London and Glasgow, I prefer to use FL25. That's FL25 as in 25,000 feet. Far nicer than the M40/M42/M6/M74, and I am far more relaxed for the short drive at each end. Well, it is a parallel route, just in a third dimension! ;-)
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25,000 feet is actually FL250.
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> 25,000 feet is actually FL250.
Yes, thanks, Steve. As an aviation enthusiast of very many years, I well know that, and have no idea why I wrote otherwise!
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presumably you are aware of the story about the pilot who asked control for 3500 only to hear the reply;
"son, if you can get it, you can have it".
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My Fav is the A4. Ok its not all that fast but quick in stretches and from Hungerford to Bath is a fascinating journey through ancient history.
No no no no, that's a terrible route to avoid the M4, A4 Newbury to Bath, I wouldn't recommend anyone to use it, in fact can everyone just avoid this road please? Please?
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My brother and I have usually taken the old road over Shap as a relief from the M6; one can get a bit of motoring in!
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Once, upon reaching the thelwall viaduct unaware, and without pre-planning, I attempted a detour which ended up taking me through the centre of Warrington.
Wasn't very relaxing though :( ;)
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A712 instead of A75. Note these roads are in Scotland! And of course taking the diagonal from just north of Carlisle south east to Scotch Corner (and the reverse). Use a combination of A689, B6277, B6279 and B6275. Some are old Roman roads so m'way speeds are possible. You have the choice, relax and stop in Alston for a cuppa or get a move on and enjoy!!
Douglas
PS Watch out for the sheep!
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my favourite is to drive from Basingstoke towards Dorchester via Salisbury along the A303/A30/A354 etc as opposed to the M3/A31.
To get to this route youy must deviate a little from what the maps/signs initially say: heading SW you must come off the A303 just after the first filling station and heading NE you mut turn right at Lopcombe Corner where the A343 peels off: but on this route you can break your journey in the beautiful town of Stockbridge, the only place I know where you can feed duck AND trout on the High Street!
pat
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