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Favourite Roads
Bush Tucker Man:
This topic has it's roots in a couple of postings between 'Range Rover Blues' & myself on the 'Truck Photo Required Please'
In one reply I suggested that a 'Favourite Roads' thread woud be a good idea.
Much like the 'Food Forum', we all like to drive (as well as eat), so perhaps the opportunity to seek out the best tarmac in other parts of the country might be a good idea?
I'm stating 'tarmac' as the 'Green-Laning' aspect already has its own forum
Contributions welcomed.
Similar stipulations as the 'Food Forum'?
Please name the road, the number, & map-refs (if known, or start/end locations.
I know some might cause problems, due to their length - ie; 'The Great North Road'
Guy90:
The Road To Amarillo :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
landyman Ash:
--- Quote from: "Guy110" ---The Road To Amarillo :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
--- End quote ---
How can you better that!! :lol:
Bush Tucker Man:
The Great North Road[/i]
Metaphorically speaking this must be the number 1 (quite literally it is :lol: )
Its origination (as a complete road) was as the route in between 'The General Post Offices' in London & (its counterpart) in Edinburgh.
It roughly covers 390miles, dependant on the actual route taken, allowing for whether the traveller sticks to the modern alignment, or traverses the old coaching/posting ways.
Out of the total distance, over a fifth of it is situated within the Yorkshire borders, a grand total of 80miles! (Bawtry to Cleasby)
There are numerous old stretches that still exist, complete with their clues to a grander past.
For example; this album shows 'The Swan' at Aberford which is on the old alignment. As late as the mid 60's, the 'GNR' passed through the town.
'The Swan' also shows its coaching past as the 'Post Horses' sign shows.
Further south, in Bawtry, Scrooby Retford & Newark, the 'GNR' has numerous remainders on show.
If anyone is interested in this English equivilant of Route 66, can I recommend a book?
'The Great North Road. A Guide For The Curious Traveller'
Frank Goddard
Frances Lincoln Publishing
ISBN 0-112-2446-3
£14.99
beast5680:
the road to hell :D or the M25 as its commonly known
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