Top 5 UK Best driving roads

The UK is not often recognised for its great driving roads, however it still has some amazing roads for a great driving experience that you must know about if you ever come to just wanting a comfortable and relaxing drive across the UK. I will tell you of my top 5 personal favourite roads within the UK so if you ever come between the decision of roads listed you’ll know exactly which road to go on.

#5 Midlands Tick
A 51 mile long road on the outskirts of Nottingham and Leicester this amazing route has different twists and turns along the way as well as long straight roads to enjoy, but beware there are speed cameras. On the route you will also pass some great scenic views and two old RAF bases where if you are lucky you will see some planes gliding above.

#4 Elan Valley
An amazing loop route that goes 360 degrees around the Elan Valley, Common with car clubs for driving it stretches 16 miles long. Whilst on route you will see some fantastic views of mountain ranges and two stunning reservoirs. Some great twisted roads and a few straight roads however there are a lot of hidden speed cameras due to the car clubs using it as a regular route on weekends.

#3 Isle of man TT
A route used and renowned worldwide for motorcycle racing events it spans the length of 40 miles and attracts participants from all over the world. Its a long road that goes across most of the Isle of man so due to this it has some great views and experiences along the way. The route has over 200 different bends and several climbs and descents in altitude.

#2 Pass of Llanberis
A fantastic driving road across the A4086 and A4085 thats a stretch of about 40 miles and covers all types of roads giving you the overall experience. There are tons of twisty roads going past the fantastic views of the several hills and lakes that Wales has to offer, much like the Elan Valley its also used by many car clubs so on weekends it can be a busy route.

#1 Ribblehead Run
A great overall driving road across the Yorkshire Dales spanning around 16 miles long its short but mesmerizing. On route you will pass the Ribblehead train station and it may even be worth bringing a camera for the Ribblehead Viaduct. This route has everything and is a great drive in all seasons from snow on top of the hills in the winter to lambs walking the countryside in the summer.

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Locations For A Perfect Picnic

Picnic

With the great weather we had at the weekend I took a trip to Golden Acre park in Leeds for a picnic with the kids.

I have never seen so many people in my life, everyone had had the same idea and we couldnt even get parked unless we wanted to walk a mile to the entrance. So we ended up walking round Yeadon Tarn and had a lovely day, it did get me thinking though, where is the best place for a picnic?

Picnics are great on a warm sunny day, impulse decisions to go enjoy a nice lunch on a grassy green hill with a beautiful view. England offers some great places to picnic with its vast country sides and its lovely views. Here are some of the prime locations to debate whilst planning where to travel for your lunch out.

Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire

A great location for picnics with grassy areas all around the balancing rock formations. Popular with climbers and picnic goers its known as natures playground, full of fun balanced with relaxation.

Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire

An old abbey destroyed through the rein of King Henry 8th when he ordered the dissolutions of monasteries, today a world heritage site next to a beautiful river and various grass lands a great picnic location with a mesmerizing view of the abbey.

Avon Valley Adventure Park, Bristol

Great picnic for the family a grass area with loads of activities and fun parks to climb and adventure very popular with kids it’s a great place to take them if you want to keep them entertained for a few hours.

Wellington Country Park, Berkshire

A massive 350 acres of park land in a quiet and tranquil location with several play areas, toddler areas and activities like climbing walls it’s another hotspot popular with the children. Specific areas for BBQers and picnics alike

Ragley Hall, Warwickshire

A huge lakes with various wild lives around the area, picnics are regular on the outer grass of the lake as the view is tremendous. Popular with couples it’s a nice and sedate location, great for a bit of peace and quiet.

Somerset House, London

Somehow doing the impossible it deflects from the hussle and bussle of London life, the museum and fountains in the courtyard make for some lovely sites. Nice benches adequate for a picnic. If you live in London it’s a great place to go to have a bit of freedom from all the people and traffic.

Brownsea Island, Dorset

A great peaceful island famed for being the birth place of Scouting and Guiding. A thriving natural habitat you can follow in the footsteps of Lord Baden-Powell, a perfect place for anytime of the year.

Clywedog Valley & Trail, Wrexham

A 7-mile stretch great for walkers, dotted with picnic spots through the trail great for stopping and relaxing. The place is also dotted with several parks and museums; there is absolutely no danger of getting bored whilst walking this trail.

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Leeds Bradford Airport Hits 3 Million

Leeds Bradford Airport has hit a huge mile stone with the news that it (LBA) has broken its 3 million passenger rolling figure, according to latest numbers from the CAA.

Passenger traffic was up by almost 20% in May and 13% in June compared to the same time last year, boosted by the successful delivery of its aviation development strategy to increase the number of operational airlinea and choice of routes.

The airport based in West Yorkshire is now one of the fastest growing regional airports in the country and are hoping for continued success.

The recent internal and external developments at the airport have proved popular and with the upcoming plans to extend the runway, things are looking bright for the future of LBA.

Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport’s Marketing Director, said:

“LBA’s significant increase in passenger traffic and extended route and airline choice for 2013 is particularly pleasing in such a competitive marketplace. We work closely with all our airline partners to introduce new routes and add frequency on existing services, and our efforts are now reflected in the airport’s increase in passenger numbers.

LBA is proud to have secured commitment from several major airlines to invest in the region and create new employment opportunities. The three million passenger figure demonstrates the strength of our catchment area and the success of our strategy to deliver growth for the Leeds City Region and Yorkshire”.

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Classic Car Rally – St Gemma’s Hospice

The fantastic yearly event will be back in Leeds once again, the Classic Car Rally – St Gemma’s Hospice event. The popular classic car rally is hosted by St Gemma’s Hospice will take place on the 10th August at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds with association from the Leeds MG & Classic Car Club, a brilliant day for enthusiasts all over Yorkshire. Hand in hand with the car show there will be awards for the best in show along with plenty of stalls, raffles, entertainment and refreshments which are available for everyone to purchase. (more…)

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Tackling Leeds Bridgewater Place Wind Issue

A skyscraper nicknamed The Dalek or rather Bridgewater Place is an office and residential building and still holds the title of the tallest building in Yorkshire since 2005 September, the building was said to be cutting edge architecture at the time of its build with many architects working tirelessly on the design. That same design however has caused the building to be under fire for quite some time now and it’s not just because of how it looks, the building is dangerous.

The dangerous skyscraper doesn’t pose the threat in the usual structural ways, the threat that has arisen from this huge building is wind. Wind is known to snap around the building due to its narrow circular front which causes extreme conditions for the road just below, the danger came to limelight when Ed Slaney in March of 2011 was killed because of the building. The 32 story building created winds so strong it lifted a lorry and threw it in the direction of passer-by Ed Slaney who was tragically killed by the incident, a further inquest into the death to establish the full events has taken place on 26th and 27th June 2013 yet we are still awaiting the outcome.

Leeds council has officially blamed the tower for a “number of incidents” since its construction in 2007, the council are tirelessly looking for a solution for the problem and are working with a number of scheme to tackle the issue. A team has been put together in order to get this issue solved before another serious accident can take place. A wind tunnel test proved that the current conditions of the building did not pass the commonly accepted pedestrian comfort or safety criteria making the building a dangerous structure indeed. Leeds city council are preparing to cough up a large amount of cash in order to get it tackled before it gets out of hand.

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Yorkshire Air Ambulance Reach Landmark

The heroes of the skies the Yorkshire air ambulance service have recorded their 5,000th rescue mission just this last Friday where they saved the musician Chris Parr who was airlifted to a local hospital after a head on collision road accident. Chris suffered fractured ribs, a fractured breast bone and a fractured knee when he was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). The only disappointing part of the Yorkshire air ambulance is the cost of running the service which totals £3.6 million per year, a hefty amount given that it’s funded by a charity. (more…)

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Legally Driving With Over 12 Points

Legally Driving With Over 12 PointsPeople who receive 12 points within a 3 year period are usually banned from driving for 6 months as 12 points are the legal maximum amount. The 12 points allow for quite a fair number of minors in several peoples opinions and also in the eyes of the law, newly qualified drivers get less lineance with only being allowed to get 6 points in their first 3 years of driving. Would you worry if you where on the road with people who had totalled up 12 points or more? As they should be banned and with good reason to be. (more…)

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Seat Belt Fines Are Falling

Some great news about seat belts in West Yorkshire, the number of people issued fines for not buckling up whilst in a car has fallen by about one third which is a considerable amount. Despite the thousands still refusing to buckle up there is a decline in the overall amount of people caught without a seat belt in West Yorkshire. The annual amount of fines in 2011 issued for not wearing seat belts was 6,546 which is the figure for January to December, this figure fell to 4,100 fines issue for 2012 which is obviously a good thing no matter the opinion.

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