Your opinions on best places to ride in uk or Ireland?

vs

jotko wrote:

vs wrote:

Exmoor: Peaceful. Beautiful. Coastal. Brutal.
http://instagram.com/p/S8a61sOtNs

Is that the Valley of the Rocks near Lynton/Lynmouth??

It is. I've lived half a mile from there for 50 years and it still amazes me.

jotko

vs wrote:

jotko wrote:

vs wrote:

Exmoor: Peaceful. Beautiful. Coastal. Brutal.
http://instagram.com/p/S8a61sOtNs

Is that the Valley of the Rocks near Lynton/Lynmouth??

It is. I've lived half a mile from there for 50 years and it still amazes me.

Fair play, that must be a great place to live, for cycling and otherwise.

We are in Bristol and have talked about moving down to North Devon, got friends in Braunton, it's such a nice part of the world.

navrig2

Ron Stuart wrote:

Scotland would be fabulous but has a high risk of foul weather,

What absolute tosh!

Ron Stuart

Navrig2 wrote:

Ron Stuart wrote:

Scotland would be fabulous but has a high risk of foul weather,

What absolute tosh!

Really:- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/learning/ra ... -in-the-uk

And from Wiki:- Scotland has the coolest weather of any country in the United Kingdom throughout the year (with the altitude climate varying into Cfc), with average minimum temperatures in January of −0.2 °C (31.6 °F).[8] Scotland is also the wettest country in every month, apart from in May, June and December, when Wales is wetter. The wettest month is January, with 170.5 mm (6.71 in) on average.[8] Scotland is also the cloudiest country throughout the year, apart from in June and July, when Northern Ireland is.

I rest my case..... me-lud :roll:

ai_1

Ron Stuart wrote:

Navrig2 wrote:

Ron Stuart wrote:

Scotland would be fabulous but has a high risk of foul weather,

What absolute tosh!

Really:- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/learning/ra ... -in-the-uk

And from Wiki:- Scotland has the coolest weather of any country in the United Kingdom throughout the year (with the altitude climate varying into Cfc), with average minimum temperatures in January of −0.2 °C (31.6 °F).[8] Scotland is also the wettest country in every month, apart from in May, June and December, when Wales is wetter. The wettest month is January, with 170.5 mm (6.71 in) on average.[8] Scotland is also the cloudiest country throughout the year, apart from in June and July, when Northern Ireland is.

I rest my case..... me-lud :roll:

'Tis a little more complex than that in reality!
Weather is not constant across Scotland any more than it is Ireland, England or Wales.
For example the west coast of Ireland gets notably more rain than the east and the north gets more than the south. I presume the Scottish highlands and the far north and north west get harsher weather than the rest of the country and will skew the national figures. There's pros and cons for all locations in terms of terrain, scenery, remoteness, weather, people, accomodation. You're never guaranteed consistently good weather anywhere in Ireland or UK, it's a lottery wherever you go. However if you go somewhere that's enjoyable regardless of the weather then when the sun is out you can take it as a bonus!

navrig2

Ron Stuart wrote:

Navrig2 wrote:

Ron Stuart wrote:

Scotland would be fabulous but has a high risk of foul weather,

What absolute tosh!

Really:- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/learning/ra ... -in-the-uk

And from Wiki:- Scotland has the coolest weather of any country in the United Kingdom throughout the year (with the altitude climate varying into Cfc), with average minimum temperatures in January of −0.2 °C (31.6 °F).[8] Scotland is also the wettest country in every month, apart from in May, June and December, when Wales is wetter. The wettest month is January, with 170.5 mm (6.71 in) on average.[8] Scotland is also the cloudiest country throughout the year, apart from in June and July, when Northern Ireland is.

I rest my case..... me-lud :roll:

Isuggest you start to compare bits of Scotland against bits of England and I thoink you will find that whilst the overall average stats are correct they vary wildly.

As for "high risk" this is just bollox and narrow minded ignorance, IMHO of course your Honour.

http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/E ... stics.html

http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/S ... stics.html

http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/E ... stics.html

http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/S ... stics.html

http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/S ... stics.html

http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/E ... stics.html

vs

jotko wrote:

vs wrote:

jotko wrote:

vs wrote:

Exmoor: Peaceful. Beautiful. Coastal. Brutal.
http://instagram.com/p/S8a61sOtNs

Is that the Valley of the Rocks near Lynton/Lynmouth??

It is. I've lived half a mile from there for 50 years and it still amazes me.

Fair play, that must be a great place to live, for cycling and otherwise.

You bet. We have family living in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, another fantastic cycling location, but I would never swap.

handful

richie1973 wrote:

Thanks a million people, some good places and ideas suggested and thanks for your well wishes. Some good shouts for Ireland and Northumberland. Wife fancies exmoor and butlins minehead as a base.

Still to decide yet so keep your opinions coming, great to read people's opinions and the reasons, very interesting.

Thanks
Rich

Great choice with no bias whatsoever!! (apart from Butlins maybe!) There is some great cycling in that area, around the Quantocks and Exmoor. The Quantocks is a hidden jewel for mtb riding as well. You are also not far from some of the flattest parts of the country with the Somerset levels on your doorstep, you could see where all the flooding took place at Muchelney and Moorland or trek over a bit further to the Mendips and do Cheddar Gorge, Burrington Coombe etc. Nearer to Minehead you have Porlock Hill if you are very adventurous, up to 25% and hairpin bends for over 2 miles or the slightly more forgiving toll road alternative which has some stunning views not dissimilar to the one posted above. Once you get up onto the Lynton/Lynmouth road the views are again stunning with lots of little nuggets if you stray off the A39, e.g. Lorna Doone valley at Malmesmead/Oare. There are some very narrow roads around though so you have to be on your guard for that but I guess that goes for most scenic places!

LegendLust

Navrig2 wrote:

Ron Stuart wrote:

Scotland would be fabulous but has a high risk of foul weather,

What absolute tosh!

I concur Sir. I put it to you that if the oily little oik starts getting your dander up - that you give him a bunch of fives.

Ron Stuart

LegendLust wrote:

Navrig2 wrote:

Ron Stuart wrote:

Scotland would be fabulous but has a high risk of foul weather,

What absolute tosh!

I concur Sir. I put it to you that if the oily little oik starts getting your dander up - that you give him a bunch of fives.

What an 'arsewipe' :shock:

navrig2

LegendLust wrote:

Navrig2 wrote:

Ron Stuart wrote:

Scotland would be fabulous but has a high risk of foul weather,

What absolute tosh!

I concur Sir. I put it to you that if the oily little oik starts getting your dander up - that you give him a bunch of fives.

I agree Sir but a bunch of fives would simply be too common. Flogging would be a more appropriate response or perhaps even keel hauling.

navrig2

Ron Stuart wrote:

LegendLust wrote:

Navrig2 wrote:

Ron Stuart wrote:

Scotland would be fabulous but has a high risk of foul weather,

What absolute tosh!

I concur Sir. I put it to you that if the oily little oik starts getting your dander up - that you give him a bunch of fives.

What an 'arsewipe' :shock:

Is that a new or a used or a recycled arsewipe?

Be more specific man.

richie1973

Great response people, thanks so much. Now narrowed my choice down to 2 places. (many other place we will visit in the future because of you excellent comments) our choice is between. A base in "minehead" exploring the exmoor area and cheddar.
Or
A base in pwllheli north Wales and exploring the area including snowden.

Opinions welcome.

LegendLust

Ron Stuart wrote:

LegendLust wrote:

Navrig2 wrote:

Ron Stuart wrote:

Scotland would be fabulous but has a high risk of foul weather,

What absolute tosh!

I concur Sir. I put it to you that if the oily little oik starts getting your dander up - that you give him a bunch of fives.

What an 'arsewipe' :shock:

Rather. Using pages from the Financial Times, pre-ironed by my valet