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[dolau]

... and off to north Devon on Friday morning for a four day tour on the bike.. well two days there anyway by the time we get there and come back

Anyone know any good roads down that way? lookes like the A39 is favourite

[Grahamm]

... and off to north Devon on Friday morning for a four day tour on the bike..

Nice! I go to Croyde every year for a surfing holiday and there's some lovely roads and countryside there.

Anyone know any good roads down that way? lookes like the A39 is favourite

I see you're coming from Wales, so definitely ride the A39 along the north coast from Bridgwater to Barnstaple and on to Bude (or beyond), especially the sections around Porlock and Lynmouth for hairpin bends

From Bude you can head east on the A3072 to Exeter or down the B3254 to Launceston and then take the A30 to Exeter. You could even head a bit further down into Cornwall on the B3254 to Liskeard, then take the A38 east to Plymouth and pick up the A386 which will lead you to the B3212 across Dartmoor and back to Exeter.

There's lots of others, though, such as the A377 from Exeter to Barnstaple and the A396 from Exeter to Minehead. Also check out the B2332, B3234 and B3227 across Exmoor.

It's a bit late now, but I'd recommend picking up a copy of The Best Rides Motorcycle Atlas which highlights a lot of these roads.

[Skippernick]

Be aware the A39 from Bridgewater Wiliton is now a 50 limit with double white lined in most place, further along its better.

[Kosmic Kartman]

All of the A3227. Absolute stonker of a road.  :lol

[dolau]

I think I have done the A39 in the car so that is a definite and I will try the other suggestions too.

Have to buy a map when we get down there to plan the route as I seem to have lost the south west map out of my waterproof ALDI set  :'(

Still........ fitted a marine 12v cigarette socket on the front fairing this afternoon and got a Givi satnav cover for the monster 5" screen so I can watch the route even if I cant hear it- and anyway I am on a tour- If I go wrong thats half the fun isnt it?

[rayburn600]

Dolau
Ring me before you go.
Cos I got something for you.
R


ooopps too late.

[dolau]

Sorry Rayburn- I went and did it!

Excellent time with my lad on his Balckbird and brother in law on a blade.

Spent some time ridinfg the blackbird and I have to say raw power cant be beaten but I was happy to get back on my comfortable Fazer

Have to reccomend
A396 from Brampton to Wheddon Cross- what the Fazer was meant for twisty and steep inclines
Left B3224 to Simonsbath- fast straights and twisty corners
Right on to the B3223 to Lynmouth- oh wow!!
A39 Contisbury hill leaving Lynmouth. .... if you can wait a minute or three at the bottom of the hill until traffic ahead has cleared and then go and enjoy yourself but dont watch the scenery as that cliff must be 300feet high!!

[rayburn600]

Well done that man.
Lovely part of the world, and the roads are fantastic here.
Did you go on to Minehead? Its a good run. Then take the road from Minehead to Dunster and down to Tiverton, visit the canal, then back along the A361 to Barnstaple. Its a 120 mile round trip.

That Simonsbath road from Blackmore Gate is something else all along the edge of the Moors.

Also quite good is the A39 from Barnstaple to Bude, Wadebridge, Padstow and as time permits onto Falmouth.
Then there is the south coast, not so interesting but still good. Fowey to Polpero, Looe Portwinkle, then Liskeard Launceston A388 to Holsworthy.

By the way, where did you stay?
I have a Holiday chalet just outside Bideford, ideal for such a trip. That's what I was going to offer you at a very good price......
But too late now.

Ray

[dolau]

Thats handy to know Rayburn- we stayed in Doniford at a Haven site with a Sun holiday so paid about £100 all in with entertainment and linnen (save space on the bike)- bargain!

Where is your site ? we love it down there

here is my bike in touring mode



Soft luggage, a tank bag and a Givi satnav waterproof bag on the handlebars- sorted!

Eat your heart out... No1 son at Contisbury hill outside Lynmouth last Saturday

[rayburn600]

Eat your heart out... No1 son at Contisbury hill outside Lynmouth last Saturday



Know it very well.
Its always a fantastic view, even on cloudy days.
But views like that we have to put up with all year round........lol.

Quote "Where is your site ?"

Just outside Bideford near the A39.

Quote "paid about £100 all in with entertainment and linnen "

That was cheap.
You dont even get a door open from me at that price!!!!!!!!!!

This is my Gaff.
3 beds inc linnen. But No entertainment. You do that yourself.
Ray

[dolau]

That looks lovely- wasnt trying to insult  :o you just happy at the bargain Sun holiday we had.

Dont think I have been as far over as Bideford- went to Ilfracombe last year just up the coast and we love it down that way

We are looking for somewhwere later this year so will probably contact you for availablility etc

Cheers

Andrew

[rayburn600]

Quote " wasnt trying to insult  [img alt=:o]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/embarrassed.gif[/img] you "  Why not everybody else does......
No fence taken. :'(
Cheers Mate.
R

[dolau]

According to your profile you live in a litle patch of forest next to the A39  :rollin

[rayburn600]

Quote " a litle patch of forest next to the A39

Yes that may well be true.
We were told not to put the pointer on our exact address for security reasons.
And, I dont tell porkies about my age!!!!!!!! :lol

[dolau]

Nope - nor do I will have to update that to 59 soon  :o going on 58

[dolau]

Just looked at my satelite picture on my profile and I live on a common with the sheep according to that... well I do live in Wales  :evil

[rayburn600]

If you zoom in on that map you can see the straw bail shack!!!!  :lol

[goldfazer]

That's what the locals call an annexe :lol

[dolau]

Do they play banjo's and have buck teeth? :lol