Route suggestions please.

dave the rave
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edited September 2022 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

I am travelling from Dumfries to Goathland in a couple of weeks time.Last time I travelled. to that area my Avtex caravan club sat.nav.tried to take me over Sutton Bank (which was closed anyway!) This year both Sutton Bank and the caravan "friendly" route are closed.So I am looking at suggestions please for a simple route.I need to end up on the A169.All suggestions are welcome .(caravan is a single axle,shipping length 24ft.width 7ft 5".)

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  • NutsyH
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    edited September 2022 #2

    That's not going to be straightforward. I would take the A66 from Penrith, leaving at Bowes to the A67, Barnard Castle (you can get an eye test therewink). Stay on A67 through Darlington (youll have to map read this bit) to eventually join A171 towards Whitby. At Ruswarp, take A169 (Pickering) and leave at sign for Goathland.

    Good luck!!

  • eurortraveller
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    edited September 2022 #3

    ViaMichelin.com gives that as Nutsy says as its best options - but gives alternatives if you prefer. 

  • harryb
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    edited September 2022 #4

    Alternative to avoid Darlington. A66 to Scotch Corner, A1 south to Leeming Bar, A684 to Northallerton then signs to Stokesley then to Guisborough then A171 as above

  • ABM
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    edited September 2022 #5

    Surely SUTTON BANK is always a no go road for caravans ?

  • dave the rave
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    edited September 2022 #6

    That is correct and those of us of a certain age are aware and do as we are instructed BUT....The CARAVAN edition of the AVTEX sat.nav....(Garmin)......will still try to send you that way!!!!(To be honest a good outfit these days would not have a problem anyway)

  • dave the rave
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    edited September 2022 #7

    That is the route I was looking at.Thank you for your confirmation.

  • dave the rave
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    edited September 2022 #8

    Yes that sounds like a viable alternative.Thank you.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited September 2022 #9

    An alternative to this route is turn South at Stokesley onto the B1257 down to Helmsley, then the A170 to Pickering where you pick up the A169 going north. Not sure about the turn to Goathland from that direction, but an "interesting" route.

  • harryb
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    edited September 2022 #10

    Yes! I've done that route too. Went from Knaresborough to Rosedale Abbey club site. No problems