pete
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- Region : Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Motorcycle : Ducati 1098
- Best Route Ever Ridden : Harrogate to Aberdeen
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A82 : Crianlarich - Glencoe Village
North East Scotland > United Kingdom > EuropeJanuary 5, 2005 -
4.3Scenery is picture postcard and the best aspect of the route for me, although there are a few straights and a number of nice corners. Road condition is generally pretty good but this can be a busy road, including caravans, being directly on the path to Fort William and other northern delights. I've only seen a minimal police presence myself but have been warned that there are unmarked cars on regular patrol.
B863 : North Ballachulish - Kinlochleven
Highland (Scotland) > United Kingdom > EuropeSeptember 22, 2005 -
4.6This road wasn't busy when I rode it and think that's it's normally so. It was a former main road so has a good construction. Some really good corners.
A59 : Preston - York ( over Blubberhouses )
North West England > United Kingdom > EuropeDecember 11, 2008 -
2.8Good surfaced A road 50/60 speed limits some cameras, busy with some police bikes etc sundays. ride takes u past Whalley, Clitheroe over to Skipton and on over tops through area called Blubberhouse [high mooreland]dropping down into Yorkshire at Harrogate, through Harrogate and onto York where one can continue east to either Bridlington Scarborough or Whitby on East coast, Some brew stops on way and good pubs for food. worth a days ride out.
A170 / A169 : Kirkbymoorside - Malton
Yorkshire > United Kingdom > EuropeJune 2, 2008 -
3.0A great route
A68 : Crook - Jedburgh - Dalkeith
North East England > United Kingdom > EuropeJanuary 11, 2005 -
3.2Really nice and scenic long section that includes a whole variety of nice corners and straights along its length. The surrounding (mostly a National Park) is really good. As it is a main route, it can have quite heavy traffic.
Barnard Castle - Low Row (Gunnerside)
North East England > United Kingdom > EuropeMarch 5, 2009 -
3.3This route consists of country roads over open moorland dropping down into deep valleys with the occasional stream to cross (easy, in dry weather), (I have a big trailie but others in our group have sport bikes and tourers all enjoyed the route). It starts in Barnard Castle, head south down the hill and over the river,turn left on b6277, ride to A66 turn right,100mtrs turn left signposted Reeth,over moorland 15kms turn left in Arkengarthdale and right signposted Low Row. Climb again onto Gunnerside Fells, here is where you will find tight bends, a stream or two before dropping down again into Swaledale at Low Row, from here you can turn right (B6270) along to Thwaite and the Buttertubs Pass to Hawes or carry on to Kirkby Lonsdale or turn left to Reeth, Richmond, A1 the choice is yours, enjoy.
B6479 : Settle - Chapel le Dale
Yorkshire > United Kingdom > EuropeNovember 10, 2007 -
4.0Take the B6479 out of Settle towards Chapel-le-Dale. When the get to the Ribblehead viaduct tuen right on the B6255 to Hawes. This really is a superb stretch of road and one of the finest in the dales. The first half is a rollercoaster of a road with a grat variety of bends. Stop at the midway point to admire the Ribblehead Viaduct - one of the classic views of the Dales. The second half to Hawes is faster and more open. Very popular with bikes in the summer, so watch out for police. An unmarked blue Subaru patrols this area so keep an eye out.
A170 : Thirsk - Helmsley
North East England > United Kingdom > EuropeJune 25, 2008 -
3.0On leaving the pretty and bike friendly market town of Thirsk,real life home of James Herriot,the rider has at his grasp good roads at all points of the compass.Select the A170 towards Scarborough,and find yourself in Helmsley in a very short time.This is a good high speed road with smooth sweeping corners,a couple of flat out straights,and a couple of technical sections that require a bit of care.This route has three seperate sections,the first being an uphill part taking us up Sutton bank.Traffic tends to bunch up here as there is a sharp left hand hairpin,and Hgvs tend to bog things down.Up the bank,and watch out for a sharp right hander,with an entrance to a picnic area on the left.Once past this the road opens up into the gloriously fast middle section,corners that you can see through,and generally very well surfaced.A couple of junctions are well signposted but is a good idea to roll off the gas.This brings us to the insane 3.5 km downhill straight,which is as fast as you dare. A farmhouse halfway sometimes acts as a hiding place for the Gendarmes,but are pretty easy to spot.If you are of a mind to potter down this section,the views across North Yorkshire are fantastic,on a clear day visibility is forever.At the end of this section is Duncombe park,a stately home whose entrance sits on a tight left hand bend that also has a junction opposite,with the usual partially sited car drivers towing caravans pulling out of it,so caution is advised.Roll down the last bit into Helmsley for the usual bragging and Bulls**t session.As with most routes these days,a better time can be had if tackled midweek,as the usual weekend warriors bring out a higher police presence.This route at only 26km approx,is a good tyre warming session for the more demanding and well documented B1257 TT route.
Hutton-Le-Hole - Castleton ( Blakey Ridge )
Yorkshire > United Kingdom > EuropeJanuary 9, 2008 -
4.3Awesome ... awesome road!
Can be used as part of a circular route taking in the
Brilliant Stokesley to Helmsley Road also.
Flat out riding for 12 miles along the moor ridge ...
nice exposed well-sighted corners, no trees to it and
plenty of elevation change to keep you interested. I've
ridden it loads of times and not once seen any police
presence. There are lots of sheep knocking about but they
don't mind you flying past at full revs .... always worth
keeping an eye out for them wondering onto the road though!
Because it is so exposed it can get a little windy but you
usually find if it's windy in one direction it's ok in the
opposite direction.
Nice pub halfway along for a drink if you fancy it.
Shilling Pot : Bellingham - Kielder ( Kielder Water )
North East England > United Kingdom > EuropeMarch 27, 2008 -
3.8Nice little ride out from Morpeth to Kielder, stop for a coffee or a nice sandwich at Chollerford and head for Kielder Water. Nice ride out, roads not too busy at weekends.
A591 : Keswick - Bothel
North West England > United Kingdom > EuropeSeptember 27, 2007 -
4.0My favourite thrash! The sweeping left hander off the Keswick roundabout gets you in the mood for what is to come. Its a great road for letting off steam, some nasty blind corners to be sure, but if you pick your time and are lucky enough to have good weather its an absolute blast. It does go past some tourist hot-spots so you have to stay alert for walkers and mountain bikers, but it is generally a genuinely enjoyable road which gets faster as you clear the fells and head towards Bothel. Enjoy!
B724 : Annan - Dumfries
South Scotland > United Kingdom > EuropeDecember 21, 2007 -
3.0this is a great road....the back roads from annan to dumfries have been used for high spedd fun for many a year.
started in a car and love it now on a motorbike, there is everything you will ever need for an exciting 12 or so miles.
bends, fast bits, bridges, excellent scenery, knee down scrapers and little traffic.
B7076 : Kirkpatrick Flemming - Eaglesfield
South Scotland > United Kingdom > EuropeDecember 22, 2007 -
4.0part 2 of the round route from annan and back again.
lovely straights with some excellent bends for knee down action
A85 : Tyndrum - Oban
North East Scotland > United Kingdom > EuropeJanuary 20, 2005 -
4.3A selection of really good corners in some great scenario. Some of the route runs alongside an old Steam Railway line which is still in use and check out the bridge over Loch Creran. Recommended.
B6255 : Ingleton - Hawes
Yorkshire > United Kingdom > EuropeNovember 10, 2007 -
3.7Take the B6479 out of Settle towards Chapel-le-Dale. When the get to the Ribblehead viaduct tuen right on the B6255 to Hawes. This really is a superb stretch of road and one of the finest in the dales. The first half is a rollercoaster of a road with a grat variety of bends. Stop at the midway point to admire the Ribblehead Viaduct - one of the classic views of the Dales. The second half to Hawes is faster and more open. Very popular with bikes in the summer, so watch out for police. An unmarked blue Subaru patrols this area so keep an eye out.
A896 / Mountain road : Lochcarron - Applecross
Highland (Scotland) > United Kingdom > EuropeJune 20, 2005 -
4.3This is the highest classified road in Britian with spectacular views from the summit.From Lochcarron head west through Kishorn to the junction at Tornapress,turn left and start heading up the hill,dont take the left turn down to the old oil rig construction yard about a mile along the road.The road starts to climb from here for the next 6 miles,its all single track with some nasty blind corners but also some lovely sweepy bends.there is a good spot to stop for pics on a sweeping right hand bend above the oil rig yard with a great view over Loch Kishorn to Plockton and the Skye bridge.continue climbing up to the hairpin bends,can be tricky early in the year because of gravel and muck left on the road after the winter.Stop at the top hairpin and look back down the corrie at the view.Its about another mile to the summit with a big stopping place,if its a clear day the views are fantastic accross the inner sound to Raasay and Rona,south to Rhum and Eigg and all the way north to Lewis.From here on its down hill all the way to Applecross for 6 miles,again watch some of the corners for gravel and one nasty open left hand bend about half way down with an adverse camber which has caught out a few bikers.When you get back down to sea level you can turn left for the Applecross Inn ,good food and biker friendly,there is also a shop and prtrol station or you can go right and take the coast road round to Sheidaig to complete the loop.there are some spectacular views of the Torridon mountains,loch Torridon and loch Sheildaig.The road is quite demanding in places but well worth the efort but try to pick a clear day to take advantage of the fantastic views.
B7068 / B6357 : Kielder - Lockerbie
North East England > United Kingdom > EuropeAugust 7, 2006 -
3.5Get yourself to Kielder, don't stop at the shops at main attractions its to expensive instead go to the small garage at the end of Castle Drive and fill up and grab a cuppa, head for Saughtree and through Castleton when you get to the village of Newcastleton halfway through the village turn right on to the old moor road, care is needed here as the road is only about 5 foot wide and single traffic with passing points on the way its about 16 Km then through Langholm on to the B7068 for 27 Km to Lockerbie, this route is more intended for the layed back rider at a steady pace, But take extra care at this bend Lat 55.16907N Long 2.92402W as it creeps up on you and if you miss it there is a drop over the top about 150 foot to the bottom (ouch) scenery is excellent on a good clear day.
203 / Col De La Forclaz : Trient - Martigny
Switzerland > Switzerland > EuropeDecember 2, 2007 -
4.3Great route. Starting from Trieg the route is running through a forest. The road is small and can be busy. The way down to Martigny is awesome. Nice corners and great view.
D211 : Le Bourg-D'Oisans - L'Alpe D'Huez
Rhone-Alpes (inc. Lyon) ... > France > EuropeMay 4, 2006 -
4.5From Le Bourg-D'Oisans take the D211 to L'Alpe D'Huez, this road is 14kms long, has 21 hairpin bends and rises 1100 metres up the side of a mountain. As it's a special section of the Tour de France the road surface is kept in tip top condition. If you can take your eyes off the road for long enough the views are pretty spectacular.
A87 : Invergarry - Kyle of Lochalsh
Highland (Scotland) > United Kingdom > EuropeJanuary 20, 2005 -
4.8Fantastic ride into the Highlands that really shows the best side of biking in Scotland. A great selection of corners, brilliant landscape and some wonderful nature. There can be some animals near the road, but visibility is mostly very open, so they pose little threat. There was no Police presence at all when I was last there, but this may have changed as I saw this road mentioned in a major UK motorbike magazine article recently.
A894 : Inchnadamph - Scourie - Laxford Bridge
Highland (Scotland) > United Kingdom > EuropeMarch 18, 2007 -
4.3A stunning road that is very open and little traffic if you go before the second week in July before the tourists arrive in numbers.
It has it all, very fast open stretches with sections that has corner after corner that you can see through, there are one or two that will catch you out so beware.
The road is that blinding that you need to go back and do it again to take in the scenery at a more sedate pace.
A167 : Skipton on Swale - Northallerton
Yorkshire > United Kingdom > EuropeApril 19, 2006 -
3.5Open roads and twisty bends, some great riding. A couple of small villages in between to slow you down, other than that its throttle, throttle, throttle. Newby Wisk, the North Yorkshire Police HQ is off this road so take a little more care nearer Northallerton, but i've not seen any police yet.
A57 : Glossop - Sheffield
North West England > United Kingdom > EuropeJanuary 6, 2005 -
4.4One of the best this one, loads of good corners and a good surface. Really excellent
A61 : Ripley - Ripon
Yorkshire > United Kingdom > EuropeMay 23, 2006 -
2.7From Ripley take the A61 to Ripon Plenty of sweeping bends all the way popular with bikes and also popular with coppers keep both eyes open
D218B / D925 / Cormet de Roseland / Route des Montagnes / D902 : Flumet - Bourg St. Maurice
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Az... > France > EuropeJanuary 29, 2007 -
5.0Road starts form Flumet up to the Alps, through some small villages with a great view of Chamonix valley. Open and nice curves lead you to the lake of Roseland and then climps up to Cormet de Roseland (~2000m). The way down to Bourg St. Maurice must not be missed. One of the best scenery roads I have every ridden. Great view and lots of closed curves.
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