Digger wrote: Alex, it will probably be earlier in the spring...April or May
I haven't heard from any of the Northern Chapter yet? The provisional plan is to base ourselves somewhere near Newcastle for a few days and take some day trips out from there. Maybe a night further north.
Getting there is an issue for southerners. I have been looking at transport options from say the south east to Manchester so we can drive together across Peninnes, after meeting up with Cumbrian tourers, to Newcastle. Alternatively we could ship the cars directly to Newcastle. or drive ! Transport prices about £250 to £300 per car but that will come down with multiple cars. Others can join along the way or meet in Newcastle.
Ive looked at a few routes and we are spoilt for choice. No doubt northern chapter boys will advise. The key thing is traffic free roads
In terms of timing perhaps early May before school half terms? The weather isn't too bad then unless we have the arctic north easter blasting through. How about the first may bank holiday weekend and a couple of days either side?
I will look at accommodation options soon and provide a draft itin? I will PM George as well
If you fancy a night further North....come and stay in Broughty Ferry (I can easily get 10 Atoms in my private drive whilst laying on a full BBQ etc....and there is a Great Western Hotel 500 yards along the road)....Glenshee is less than an hour away (some of the best roads in the UK!) and then we can do the 1/4 mile challenge at Crail on the Sunday....see if any of you can beat my record!!)