A30 - What a nice road

Catanonia · 5 Jul 2013 at 09:19

Never had the pleasure of going to Cornwall before and yesterday I had to drive down there for a funeral.

But wow, the A30 - What a road - long and lovely dual carriageway and just tempts you to put your foot down.

Of course I kept the 335i to the speed limit all the way unlike some others

What are your other favourite roads in a similar vein ?

paradigm · 5 Jul 2013 at 09:56

None of my favoruite roads are long, straight and dull

Anyone can go fast in a straight line.

233 · 5 Jul 2013 at 10:02

A82/85

Fun road to drive if its quiet especially the 85 with some of the best scenery in the uk

wingman · 5 Jul 2013 at 10:03

paradigm said:
None of my favoruite roads are long, straight and dull

Agreed. Since I've moved jobs and no longer have to touch a great deal of dual carriageways or any motorway, it's a pleasure to drive to work.

el_dazza · 5 Jul 2013 at 11:12

It's a pain in the backside when you get near Bodmin and it cuts down to one lane, traffic's always heaving there. Be careful going back though as there are speed cameras near Exeter

The A46 between J9 of the M5 and Stratford's a bit like that in places, bizarrely wide lanes on each side but good fun to drive.

tom_nieto · 5 Jul 2013 at 11:15

A30 and A303 are lovely roads. They'll be full of caravans this weekend though!

randal · 5 Jul 2013 at 11:16

Come to the A30 where it meets the M25, opinions will change.

Gilly · 5 Jul 2013 at 11:16

Ireland.

All of it is great for driving

Skeeter · 5 Jul 2013 at 11:34

Troodos to Kykkos, Cyprus. Absolutely epic and looks like parts are used as a rally stage.

Shame I discovered it in a Chevvy Spark

skippy2421 · 5 Jul 2013 at 11:44

tom_nieto said:
A30 and A303 are lovely roads. They'll be full of caravans this weekend though!

Always too many cars on there for me to enjoy the A303. Got on it once about midnight and that was nice but even then that only lasted a little while until I ran into traffic, couldn't believe it, thought I'd have a clear run.

wesimmo · 5 Jul 2013 at 12:05

Go to Newcastle, then drive anywhere West through to directly North and I'll guarantee you'll find great driving, lovely views and nice stop offs for dinner / fishing / camping.

matthab · 5 Jul 2013 at 12:09

The A30 is depressing. 2hrs down the M5 and then another on a Boring Straight road with the addition of camera Vans.

Not to mention where it goes to single carriage way and people try to jump the caravan in front.

Logsi · 5 Jul 2013 at 12:27

A30 is a great road. Always seem to open up a bit more when on it. Doesn't help matters that the M5 to A30 connecting road is a beautiful corner which i always keep to a 30 on.

Very dangerous though and some people forget that it's basically a motorway for Cornwall. Sadly, two cyclists died this week on it this week when undertaking a Lands End to John O'Groats charity event. I couldn't help but feel it was poorly planned to go down the A30 personally.

There is a load of good roads in Cornwall. Just got to find them.

Mylor to Perranarworthal is a good drive. https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Pandora+Inn,+Restronguet+Hill,+Falmouth,+United+Kingdom&daddr=Norway+Inn,+Truro,+United+Kingdom&hl=en&sll=50.194852,-5.064236&sspn=0.007548,0.014055&geocode=FaTp_QId1Lmy_yH0C_z1zBp4YCmfVQmR4TxrSDH0C_z1zBp4YA%3BFY0X_gIdwfGx_yFkUTfu1mtQGyk_kplIwyJrSDFkUTfu1mtQGw&oq=Norway+Inn&t=h&mra=ls&z=15

King4aDay · 5 Jul 2013 at 12:31

A30 is nice in places (outside of emmit season), although not terribly exciting.

Some brilliant roads up here in Scotland. Love going for a blast in the Prelude down the A709 and A708 from Edinburgh to Moffat. Lots of corners, fast bits in between and pretty good visibility for much of it. And a beautiful backdrop

Love the drive up to Skye as well, the A87 is amazing. Even the A9 is great if you can get on it at a quiet time, although I understand why a lot of people hate it.

Dogbreath · 5 Jul 2013 at 12:50

Logsi said:
Mylor to Perranarworthal is a good drive. https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Pandora+Inn,+Restronguet+Hill,+Falmouth,+United+Kingdom&daddr=Norway+Inn,+Truro,+United+Kingdom&hl=en&sll=50.194852,-5.064236&sspn=0.007548,0.014055&geocode=FaTp_QId1Lmy_yH0C_z1zBp4YCmfVQmR4TxrSDH0C_z1zBp4YA%3BFY0X_gIdwfGx_yFkUTfu1mtQGyk_kplIwyJrSDFkUTfu1mtQGw&oq=Norway+Inn&t=h&mra=ls&z=15

The Pandora isn't a bad pub either, within cycling distance of the Norway as well

Will Gill · 5 Jul 2013 at 13:06

I take the rib to the pandora, much more fun and no speed restrictions

the carricks are the greatest roads, not an ounce of tarmac on them either

Catanonia · 5 Jul 2013 at 14:26

Agreed the A30 is a boring road in places, I too prefer the twisty roads. But it made a nice change when I did it out of hours on the way to and back from Newquay. I just had to open her up a bit in the 335i

NathWraith · 5 Jul 2013 at 15:06

paradigm said:
None of my favoruite roads are long, straight and dull

Anyone can go fast in a straight line.

True dat

I liken the experience of an i30 at full throttle similar to that of a Ferrari 599.

In a straight line though.

Outcast · 5 Jul 2013 at 15:09

el_dazza said:
It's a pain in the backside when you get near Bodmin and it cuts down to one lane, traffic's always heaving there. Be careful going back though as there are speed cameras near Exeter

The A46 between J9 of the M5 and Stratford's a bit like that in places, bizarrely wide lanes on each side but good fun to drive.

Good fun in a 44 tonner too ( VERY early in the morning).

Lots of Rozzers in plain wrappers down there in the day though.

Hades · 5 Jul 2013 at 16:04

Isn't the A30 or A303 where Stone Henge is?

Personally I love driving up to see my family in Norfolk as there are son great roads there.