Region:

Yorkshire 

Length:

79.9 mi 

Duration:

1.5 hrs 

Submitted By:

MC Rider 

Ride Summary

A great wide road with sweeping bends to take you into a scenic landscape.

Ride Description

Prepare for some stunning sights of the Pennines, then of the wonderful Lake District, as you travel between Brough and Penrith. The road is usually busy, yet good speed is always achieved even among all the traffic. It is a pleasant way to reach the Lake District or Western Scotland.

Directions

Start at Scotch Corner and take the A66 towards Cockermouth. If you have heard of the new A66, then note that this is the old one. Until you get to Brignall, there is a single lane on the road, then you get two stretches (a dual carriageway). After you pass Bowes it gets very fast.


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Best Thing about This Ride

The bends and the visibility.

What Else to Look Out For

Route can get busy on the weekends.