Durk Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) I'm looking to have a weekend away with my girlfriend in the next couple of months and I like the idea of driving somewhere scenic and with good driving roads without going abroad. I was thinking North Wales or Peak District type places but was wondering if any of you have any recommendations on good routes/hotels/things to do along the way from your own experiences? Edited June 25, 2015 by Durk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Isle Of Man. Maybe technically abroad, but there's loads to do there aside from no speed limits. It's a wonderful place, far more petrolhead than the Ring, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 IOM is good shout, keep thinking the Nort a West Zed Massive should do a trip over. North of Fort William is nice driving and you've got Trossachs and that along the way there/back too. It's a bit of mush getting up there though in just a weekend from Cov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie1471 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Deffo scotland west coast is amazing! I done it in a camper van but really wish Id have has the Z with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Northwest of Scotland is an amazing part of the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) Don't listen to this lot. Come South. . Sussex and Hampshire have some lovely pubs to stay in. I've got some great recommendations if you need em. Edited June 25, 2015 by sipar69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Cotsolds - I know not especially far, but some lovely roads. Further away - Kielder Forest Park/Northumberland over towards Bewick on Tweed - another area for good roads. Your best bet is to use booking.com for accomodation once you know your route. Fairly accurate reviews on that site. From my experience you will get a excellent quality B & B's in the north for cheap prices compared to this area or anything south of here. Agree, Trossachs, Fort William, Loch Lomond - anything on the West coast of Scotland but longer will be required to appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Some nice roads in the south west mate and cracking north cornwall coastline http://www.chynowethtrelashbandb.co.uk/ 10% discount to forum members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durk Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the replies everyone! I'll sit down tomorrow night with my girlfriend and go through a few of these places and try to come up with a plan... I think we will do Scotland another year when we have more time so we can fully appreciate it! Edited June 25, 2015 by Durk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Scotland is huge (obvious, I know), I think you're right to leave that. You could easy spend a week there doing 6 hours driving a day and still miss bits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 It took me 4 days. That was with very few stops and I'm a lot further north than most of you If your gonna make the most of it then I agree, wait til you have more time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesiter Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Nowhere in Britain and before WikEkonapedia steps in, yes I've done Wales twice and Scotland twice. If the op wants to pm me, I'll send him a map for a weekend away and it probably won't cost him any more than going to Scotland from Coventry and it'll be a hell of a lot more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 What did I do now? There's plenty of good roads in Britain. If your map is so good, why don't you share it with everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesiter Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm selfish and I certainly wouldn't share it with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 If you don't enjoy driving in North West Scotland, you don't enjoy driving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm selfish and I certainly wouldn't share it with you. Fair enough. What a hero you truly are, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I have just started to plan and organise a trip in Scotland for June next year for everyone here. It will take me a while to complete it and get it on here, But watch this space................. Hopefully a few folk will want to join in the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'm just going to leave this videos here for you.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0IWtfpdxQc I by no means think Wales has the best roads or anything but just another option for you to consider if you haven't been before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesiter Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I by no means think Wales has the best roads or anything but just another option for you to consider if you haven't been before. I'm glad you said that. I was beginning to think I'd gone to the wrong place. Might have to set it on 720 to stop it buffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I by no means think Wales has the best roads or anything but just another option for you to consider if you haven't been before. I'm glad you said that. I was beginning to think I'd gone to the wrong place. Might have to set it on 720 to stop it buffering. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Scotland is huge (obvious, I know), I think you're right to leave that. You could easy spend a week there doing 6 hours driving a day and still miss bits. Second this. We did all over Scotland earlier this month, did exactly this over 12 days and after 3000 miles there's still so much more left to see. What an incredible place for driving though, weather was lovely too (surprisingly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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