Hi, thanks, yes was raised in L'ton but moved away in '82 when I joined the RAF. Used to take my old cars to Tangmere in the snow for a play, when it was still open to everyone. The police had a skid pan there which was a giggle as long as they didn't catch you. The museum started up after I left I think. So I know that area pretty well. Was thinking more of the Looe end of the trip to be honest. But I shall make good use of the roads on the way down. I like to go across to Pulborough then down to Arundel. That can be fun if you get a free run at it.Simmocs330 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:55 pm I have just seen your avatar maybe Tangmere air museum is for you!
That's a good shout, exactly what I was looking for, thank you. Got to beat just bumbling along the A38!Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:08 am Sounds good. When you get to Exeter, I would head right through the centre of Dartmoor, through Princetown. Normally I would say go through Gunnislake on the way to looe but be warned, the one bridge through had been closed so double check that before you head out. If its open, go through Tavistock then gunnislake. Lovely road, very twisty.
To that's the ticket. But rather than the bridge, jump on the Torpoint ferry and follow the Torpoint road till the looe turn offenuff_zed wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:23 amThat's a good shout, exactly what I was looking for, thank you. Got to beat just bumbling along the A38!Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:08 am Sounds good. When you get to Exeter, I would head right through the centre of Dartmoor, through Princetown. Normally I would say go through Gunnislake on the way to looe but be warned, the one bridge through had been closed so double check that before you head out. If its open, go through Tavistock then gunnislake. Lovely road, very twisty.
I did the Ten Tors 55 mile hike across Dartmoor, way back in '84. Be nice to go back.
So, if I get to Tavistock and the bridge is closed, I'm then looking to head down the A386 to Plymouth, through Yelverton, is that correct?
Great, will try that if I have time. Latest management thought is to stop for lunch on the New Forest, so will be governed by how long that takes and how late we want to get to the hotel. I am making a list though.Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:50 pmTo that's the ticket. But rather than the bridge, jump on the Torpoint ferry and follow the Torpoint road till the looe turn offenuff_zed wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:23 amThat's a good shout, exactly what I was looking for, thank you. Got to beat just bumbling along the A38!Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:08 am Sounds good. When you get to Exeter, I would head right through the centre of Dartmoor, through Princetown. Normally I would say go through Gunnislake on the way to looe but be warned, the one bridge through had been closed so double check that before you head out. If its open, go through Tavistock then gunnislake. Lovely road, very twisty.
I did the Ten Tors 55 mile hike across Dartmoor, way back in '84. Be nice to go back.
So, if I get to Tavistock and the bridge is closed, I'm then looking to head down the A386 to Plymouth, through Yelverton, is that correct?
Cheers,tee.gilding wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:53 am Enjoy the drive. Sounds like a great way to spend a weekend!
I was lucky enough not to be on tacky twojimmybell wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 12:47 pm ooh i did my SVA at Marham back when i was a student, attached to II Sqn. maybe we met!
FAA Museum (and if you ask the right person in advance nicely - the RN Historic Flight) at Yeovilton down that way is a great stop if you're still interested in things like that.
Dunno if the RN Historic Flight is still operating, i know it was solely charity funded (unlike BBMF).
I love a Ten Tors nostalgic trip to Postbridge whenever i drive through Dartmoor, else if it's pissing down then tea+scones at the two bridges hotel.
