Driving Routes

[Rubber_Duck]

On our monthly call last night we were asked how to submit routes to the PCGB for inclusion in the "Driving Routes" section of the Intranet - as promised instructions below:

In order to be featured, we simply require the route in Google Maps, a suitable photo and up to 250 words describing what makes the drive so special and what Club members can expect from it. Any points of interest are always welcome. Submissions can be made to media@porscheclubgb.com and will be passed on to the Porsche Post editorial team.

Happy posting - regards Philip & Jacquie

 

[rgbower]

250 words is remarkably hard... something like this?

North Pennines Drive

This drive takes you across the best and remote parts of the North Pennines, in search of Durham’s lead mining heritage, waterfalls and, possibly, the best driving roads in England. Although the route starts out following a wooded valley, you will quickly climb on the ridges of the Pennines. You’ll frequently crest the hill to see the road snaking away along the valley below you. Take time to enjoy the views and the remnants of the old mines that you will pass. Its well worth a stop and a short walk at the Bowlees visitor centre to see the Tees river pouring over the waterfalls. The best is the driving, though, with uncluttered roads that flow bob and dip like water themselves. Just be careful of the sheep that lurk in the verges and like to jump out as you approach. The snow-poles suggest that the route is perhaps best avoided in the depths of winter too.

There are plenty of places to stop for coffee or a bite to eat on the way. The forge café and gallery in Allendale Town is a great meeting point. Middleton-in-Teesdale has a good selection of cafes and fish and chip shops too. I’d recommend you will up with petrol at hexham services before you head out to explore the wilderness. Once you tun off the A66, it’ll be easier to find Red Diesel than 99 Ron.

map here... [link]https://goo.gl/maps/Vg9sQRHuGCZT5uTTA[/url]

link to the long text version... https://drive.google.com/...qplq4aKyHo?usp=sharing

 

[gronk1967]

250 words is remarkably hard... something like this?

North Pennines Drive

This drive takes you across the best and remote parts of the North Pennines, in search of Durham’s lead mining heritage, waterfalls and, possibly, the best driving roads in England. Although the route starts out following a wooded valley, you will quickly climb on the ridges of the Pennines. You’ll frequently crest the hill to see the road snaking away along the valley below you. Take time to enjoy the views and the remnants of the old mines that you will pass. Its well worth a stop and a short walk at the Bowlees visitor centre to see the Tees river pouring over the waterfalls. The best is the driving, though, with uncluttered roads that flow bob and dip like water themselves. Just be careful of the sheep that lurk in the verges and like to jump out as you approach. The snow-poles suggest that the route is perhaps best avoided in the depths of winter too.

There are plenty of places to stop for coffee or a bite to eat on the way. The forge café and gallery in Allendale Town is a great meeting point. Middleton-in-Teesdale has a good selection of cafes and fish and chip shops too. I’d recommend you will up with petrol at hexham services before you head out to explore the wilderness. Once you tun off the A66, it’ll be easier to find Red Diesel than 99 Ron.

map here... https://goo.gl/maps/Vg9sQRHuGCZT5uTTA

link to the long text version... https://drive.google.com/...qplq4aKyHo?usp=sharing

As one of those those who volunteered to help coordinate future impromptu runs (once Covid is under control) within R3 can I thank you for the taking the time to share this route with the wider community

Can I also encourage anyone else out there to jot down any routes they think would be of wider interest...doesn’t have to be detailed route often a start and end point along with any points of interest would be enough to pull together a great drive.