01-09-13, 09:15 PM
I've figured that the Peak District is within reach for a ride out, and still have time to do some enjoyable riding whilst there before heading home same day (have done a few similar length ride outs before). Snowdonia is a bit more of a stretch for me tho'. To Beddgelert (just to pick a fairly central point in the region), is about 200 miles. I would be thinking probably fastest A road/motorway route to get there, then hoping I could enjoy some good fun riding time, again before heading home same day. Probably talking a total of 500 miles +.
I think I'll just have to suck it and see!
Andybesy, thanks for the route suggestions, I'll peruse them more closely shortly, think I'll try Peaks first. I have ridden in that area before, hence my mention of the Snake Pass as I'd never heard of it before I stumbled upon it, and definitely want to ride that one again. But I don't know the region well, so your local knowledge will be a real boon. :thumbup
I'll try it first, if it works out ok, I'll let you know and p'raps we can meet up for a spin sometime.
Mick-H, yeah that's a slog on motorways all day. I don't mind doing the m/ways to get to a destination but want time to enjoy better roads/explore a bit whilst there, before heading home same day. That's what I'm trying to gauge, how far can such a day be taken?
Pilgrim, that's the kind of distances I'm probably looking at. Done 350 ish, maybe a bit more and was still fairly fresh at the end of that, looking to try a bit further afield - what's-accessible-from home,-returning-home kind of thing?
Thanks to all so far, nice to see others don't blink at these kind of mileages.
I think I'll just have to suck it and see!
Andybesy, thanks for the route suggestions, I'll peruse them more closely shortly, think I'll try Peaks first. I have ridden in that area before, hence my mention of the Snake Pass as I'd never heard of it before I stumbled upon it, and definitely want to ride that one again. But I don't know the region well, so your local knowledge will be a real boon. :thumbup
I'll try it first, if it works out ok, I'll let you know and p'raps we can meet up for a spin sometime.
Mick-H, yeah that's a slog on motorways all day. I don't mind doing the m/ways to get to a destination but want time to enjoy better roads/explore a bit whilst there, before heading home same day. That's what I'm trying to gauge, how far can such a day be taken?
Pilgrim, that's the kind of distances I'm probably looking at. Done 350 ish, maybe a bit more and was still fairly fresh at the end of that, looking to try a bit further afield - what's-accessible-from home,-returning-home kind of thing?
Thanks to all so far, nice to see others don't blink at these kind of mileages.