Ideas/suggestions for UK mini tour

[Guest]

Afternoon guys 'n gals

Wifey is going on a hen weekend Thursday-Sunday in October, and our daughter is at Grandma's... so I am very tempted to plan a mini tour of somewhere in the UK. Basically me, the bike, a tent, a few things and the open road. Any suggestions of possible places I should visit?

I'm based in Brum and have explored Wales a fair bit (having lived there for 21 years!) and wouldn't mind going North... I was thinking of going through the Peak district, up the Yorkshire dales, Northumberland, up to Scotland and then back down around a national park near Carlise (cant remember the name of it) and down through Lake District and eventually back into the Peak district and home.

The only requirements are:

No motorways,

No large towns/cities built-up areas,

Outstanding natural beauty,

Plenty of petrol stations

Suggestions/advice appreciated

Rick.

[Sheep_onna_Bandit]

Take the Moors road from Malton to Whitby. Nice one for a run.

Also, Snake Pass, Cat and Fiddle, Via Gellia to name but a few in Derbyshire.

But these are just the best ones I know, I'm sure there's loads more!

[rennie]

stuff the uk in oct!

get on a ferry and head south!

[techno]

Seems like you just need to check a map nut the area you suggested is littered with natural beauty, and you'll be able to plan a great route as theres not much crap

[queen bodecia]

A tent in October? Are you crazy?

[Guest]

Yes, I am crazy!

To be fair its the beginning of October (1st!) so its not too bad... I'll tent at least one night, weather permitting... and then travelodge/friends elsewhere!

I want to stay in the UK... not get a ferry! I've riden through some shitty weather last year and still enjoyed it so not too bothered about the weather (but of course I'd prefer it to be nice!

[Guest]

I would have a look at the map, pinpoint places you want to go then make a route out of it..

I did a run north of the border to Loch lomond Aug bank hol, but stayed in a pub, saved on baggage..

[Guest]

I'm trying to work out the compromise between riding too much with a strict itineary and being too relaxed I'm not actually going to see very much/enjoy the roads.

I am wondering, how many of you have had a similar trip (say 1k miles) in 3.5 days? What would you suggest would be a good daily mileage?

[Guest]

I'm trying to work out the compromise between riding too much with a strict itineary and being too relaxed I'm not actually going to see very much/enjoy the roads.

I am wondering, how many of you have had a similar trip (say 1k miles) in 3.5 days? What would you suggest would be a good daily mileage?

 

six hours riding... wherever that gets you.. that gives time to have stops and get to somewhere in daylight..

and i think you might be on about Northumberland national park. Kielder water... to the east of North Cumbria..

[Guest]

Ok... spent 15mins or so on Google Earth... this may be a potential route:

B'ham - Peak District - Yorkshire Dales - Lake District - Northumberland National Park - North Yorkshire Moors - Somewhere! - Peak District - Home.

Now to do some more planning, work out where to stop and how to sleep!

[Guest]

are you a member of the caravan club.. dont laugh, there campsites are members only and cheap for accom with full facilities, theres one in Keswick, might be several on your trip..

includes tents

[Guest]

sounds like a great idea, would luv to do something like this one day, enjoy mate

[Guest akey]

have a look for the crossbow calendar do at MFN in Notts, party with camping and from there you can hit all the roads that sheepy has mentions.