Touring South Of England Poi Recommendations Needed

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  1. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    I’ve a week to spare next coming Saturday to Saturday traveling to Southern England which actually started off as an alps trip tour then the Scottish NC500 trip but hey that’s how it goes sometimes.
    It was meant to be three of us but now down to two because of whatever reason and I just want some ideas of what there is that’s ‘quaint’. Not too bothered about fastest roads as this is more of a bimble around and not decided if we’re doing west side or east or even lower midlands into wales as its recommendations I want first.
     
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  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    This area can be quite picturesque and has decent roads
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  3. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    That’s the spirit Steve!! Any more??
     
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  4. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Towcester is a good base, from there there are all sorts of historical and notorious places to visit. Plus Towcester racecourse is a pleasant afternoon.
     
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  5. andypandy

    andypandy Crème de la Crème

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    Take plenty of butties Eric, you don't want to go payin'throo't'nose for all that soft southern poncy salad crap ! :eek:
     
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  6. SleepyOwl

    SleepyOwl Crème de la Crème

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    This is a great route if you get down this far. Let me know and I can give you the must see parts and also where you can get off the main roads
    You also have Dartmoor in Devon although speed restricted it has some great views

    North West and Mid Wales is absolutely beautiful but very busy in summer.

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  7. SleepyOwl

    SleepyOwl Crème de la Crème

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    Ha! Didn't notice that. Newquay has been invaded y "south" Bude! :joy:
     
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  8. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Ok so that’s the west covered.....
    East??
     
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  9. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    If your going South East Eric I believe that a ride around the M25 can be quite interesting at this time of year :laughing:
     
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  10. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Well if it’s Kent you want to get to you can’t go too far wrong by coming down the 339 from Basingstoke to Alton then heading selbourne, liss, rogate picking up the a272 for as far as it’ll take you then get lost in the little lanes around Kent .
     
  11. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Depending on where you are actually heading, I'd go with crispeys first post through the Cotswolds (we've done it a few times now!) This is Burford, but Moreton-in- Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are all charming.

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    Going east, the A272 is the bikers road of choice down here - get past Petersfield and on to Midhurst then continue to head east into West Sussex. Stay on the A272 or take the A283 from Petworth down through Pulborough and then down to Brighton. Lots of places to stop and eat - Whiteways near Arundel and Billy's on the road.

    Midhurst - (pretends to be Hastings when Foyles War is filmed here)

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  12. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Bloody hell steve, those pics look inviting !! Hope the surroundings are just as good. I’ve seen it up here in Yorkshire where there’s a lovely quiet street of quaint houses with rif raf in council houses behind the ‘front’ street!
     
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  13. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Not in Burford mate! :cool:
     
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