The Lake District - How amazing!? :O

[veeeffarr]

Just spent a weekend in the Lakes with my girl and a couple of mates in their caravan...

Me and the other lad took our bikes (He has an R6) and I can't believe how stunning the roads are there!

Didn't get much of a chance to get off of the bike unfortunately, saw some absolutely breathtaking stuff I'd of loved to get a picture of

Nearly crashed on the A595, coming up to a crest I thought was going straight on I accelerated only to find out it turned, slammed brakes on and had a nice back end slide :s

Definately have to go back there again, it's bloody fantastic and I learnt a lot about what I need to improve with my riding (Just about everything! )

T

[shellshock]

Glad you liked it - know where you mean on that road, it's well known for being a killer.

Shame there are no decent meets round that way :sigh:

Come back soon

[veeeffarr]

[sagalout]

Yeah its great

Give hardknott pass a go next time

You should have come on the Northern run out a few weeks ago.

[veeeffarr]

Did about 300 miles this weekend haha, went over Newby bridge and headed towards Lancaster, and then jumped on the M6 back to Liverpool.

T

[nynfortoo]

It's a very, very lovely place. I'm thinking of going up there for the weekend when I pass my DAS and get a new bike; so cheers for re-enforcing my plan, Toby

[veeeffarr]

Do it, it's beautiful, but be careful, some of the parts I went through aren't for the faint hearted and it can be miles before you get to any kind of place to have a rest, so plan stops accordingly.

T

[doggone]

It is wise to avoid the place at bank holidays - especially the narrow roads can be frustrating and even hazardous with overheated drivers doing silly things.

[Stevie GooGs]

You should come to the scottish highlands m8.
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[veeeffarr]

Will do - I need to improve my riding first, which I shall make a separate thread about later

I wish I got some pics now

T

[andrea]

From what I remember from holidays long ago it's beautiful there

Not been on the bike yet but it's on the list of places to go (and hopefully this year)

[St0rmer66]

As sagalout said, you should have come on the Northern meet. We went all over the lakes. I did 250miles in a day and some had to do even more with getting home.
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[stinkwheel]

Aye. I tend to avoid going down into the lakes because there are too many cars on the road. The bit on the 595, just South of Muncaster castle?

I consider the A595 an apalling and crowded slog to ride along and wouldn't waste my time with it when I can be North of Glasgow in 90 minutes. Get up into the Highlands .
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[nynfortoo]

[veeeffarr]

[veeeffarr]

If anyone knows the area, I think this is the route we did

https://tinyurl.com/ys29ge

[Handsome]

Supposed to be going up there during September to watch a mates house for him while he's in Egypt, sort of a mini break for me and the Missus...
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[veeeffarr]

Don't do it, the better half wants a caravan now

I'm 23.

T

[Handsome]

My Mother's got a large static in Bromyard, near Worcester that we use so I'm ok on that one Tony...
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[Handsome]

I do appologise Toby, I put Tony for some reason...

Yeah my Moms is sound, sleeps five/six, there's a fantastic pub just down the road and it's a couple of miles out from Worcester and Bewdley, we always nip into them when we stay over...
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[st3v3]

On the last run I only got through the dales to devils bridge, but even that area is stunning, I'm considering popping up to the lakes again, probably just at my own pace, just to take in that scenery because that's what I did last time, just went through the country roads and took it all in, it's truly breath-taking. Best thing is to get off, stretch your legs and make use of a camera at a few stops, well worth the trip anytime.
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