Mid afternoon stop over A69

spk
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edited May 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

on Friday were enroute to Northumberland for ten days. Travelling up M6 to Carlisle then across the A69. I would like to stop somewhere for an hour max mud afternoon to give me a break and let the dog have a run, so any recommendation for suitable parking
spot and park area or similar Brampton or haltwhistle ish would be most welcome. Obviously we will have caravan with us

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  • Wildwood
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    edited May 2016 #2

    There is a la4ge lay by set back from the road with picnic tables and toilets not long after you leave the M6. Not sure of its exact location but if I can work it out will let you know.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited May 2016 #3

    We have been having a look as well spk, not found anything yet sadly. Thought we had found something up just past Roman Army Museum, near Greenhead off the B6318, but OH thinks gradients might be too extreme, with caravan. Would have been a good spot to
    walk dog, picnic area as well. Brampton and Haltwhistle are quite narrow with van as well.

  • spk
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    edited June 2016 #4

    This sounds ideal, which junction is it off as I think you can use one of two to get onto a69. I cant recall this layby but if you could find exact location that would be most helpful

    many thanks

    There is a la4ge lay by set back from the road with picnic tables and toilets not long after you leave the M6. Not sure of its exact location but if I can work it out will let you know....

  • spk
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    edited June 2016 #5

    thanks TTDA

    still open to suggestions

  • eyebrowsb
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    edited June 2016 #6

    We remember seing a large lay by similar to the one Wildwood described.  Have a feeling it was just before you get to the Brampton by pass?

  • spk
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    edited June 2016 #7

    thanks Lynn I will look on map see if I can spot it. I have done this route many times but don't recall it but of course I never looked for it

  • eyebrowsb
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    edited June 2016 #8

    OH says that ir was part of the 'old' road before they straightened it.  He seems certain that it is just before Brampton.  He says there is a picnic area and toilets.

  • spk
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    edited June 2016 #9

    brilliant many thanks that's ideal

  • JCB4X4
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    edited June 2016 #10

    From A69 at the East end of the Brampton By-pass turn left onto A6071 (Brampton) within a few hundred yard (immediately after 1st Right turn) on the right is a large Layby, usually quiet and separated from the road. No facilities.  O/S Grid Ref NY 545 615 approx.   

  • Wildwood
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    edited June 2016 #11

    OH says that ir was part of the 'old' road before they straightened it.  He seems certain that it is just before Brampton.  He says there is a picnic area and toilets.

    yes this it . It is an area with lots of trees and is the old road , it is sign posted so just take it easy around there and you should see it.

  • eyebrowsb
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    edited June 2016 #12

    Hi spk,  found it!  It's just about a mile past Warwick Bridge on the left hand side.

    If you go to Google maps, Warwick Bridge .... look out for Mama's Cakes Cumbria ... the entrance is there.

    Hope you find it and have a great time in Northumberland.  We are off next week ..... 3 weeks in the van, can't wait Happy

  • spk
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    edited June 2016 #13

    Thanks very much I no exactly were it is now (but never spotted it in the past) looks just what I was after. Most helpful, thank you.

     

    Lynn

    were are you bound for (three weeks you lucky thing we have to make do with ten days :) )

  • eyebrowsb
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    edited June 2016 #14

    Thanks very much I no exactly were it is now (but never spotted it in the past) looks just what I was after. Most helpful, thank you.

     

    Lynn

    were are you bound for (three weeks you lucky thing we have to make do with ten days :) )

    You're welcome Smile

    We're heading in the opposite direction to you .... Somerset.  Just hoping for good weather like we've had here this week.

  • spk
    spk Forum Participant Posts: 406
    edited July 2016 #15

    sorry for very late reply. We found it and it was ideal.

    thanks again

  • eyebrowsb
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    edited July 2016 #16

    Glad you found it.  Hope you had a nice holiday?

  • spk
    spk Forum Participant Posts: 406
    edited July 2016 #17

    very nice indeed thanks. Hope you did too

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