West Midlands Convoy enroute to Haynes? - Page 5

Simon · 3rd March 2007, 22:38

I've just been having a look at the route. Now, excuse any ignorance on my behalf as I don't know the area nor have I travelled there in a long time, but from what I can gather...
Would it be sensible, to stay on the M5, going through Bristol and maybe leaving the M5 further down south, say Junction 23 joining A38 and then turning left onto A372 (heading East) until it joins the A303 (still heading East) until we reach Sparkford, then it's a short stretch up the A359 to the museum.

Would staying on the M5 avoid much of the problems in and around Bristol or is the M5 affected heavily too (even on a Sunday morning)...?

Timbo.P6 · 3rd March 2007, 23:02

but it would be nice joining the convoy at some point along the route,or is it only the one stop ,

JohnDotCom · 3rd March 2007, 23:06

Sadly Im not going (Working) but If I was, Id just press the TrafficMaster button tell her where Im going and that is basically it (dead Lazy when I don't know where Im going) and back it up with the Sat Nav just in case. Generally seems to steer me round most problems.
Most probally avoiding the MGR 75/ZT convoy to! LOL.

Simon · 3rd March 2007, 23:07

More stops can be worked in if needed, at the moment though, this first stop was so everyone from North of Strensham could join together as some of us are spread far and wide.

If there is enough interest we can add another stop further down south. The route I proposed above is just my idea to avoid Bristol which a few members have said is a nightmare regarding traffic.

Me and everyone else are entirely open to suggestions/route changes and the like.

Christopher · 4th March 2007, 08:24

can anyone post a map with the proposed route?

Timbo.P6 · 4th March 2007, 09:17

What about a stop between junctions 23-25 for the people down south to join the convoy.

Keith · 4th March 2007, 12:31

I am inclined to agree, going via Junction 23 adds about 15 miles to the alternative of taking the more direct routes but probably will be the quickest

I would say unless on the day TMC or Traffic master starts reporting serious holds ups (South bound) then lets come off there then that leaves 25 miles of nice countryside to drive through

There is also a convenient side road just off the Motorway exit to meet up with others coming from the South West or South Wales for example called Puriton Hill

http://local.live.com/?v=2&sp=Point....on%2520Hill___

Timbop can pick us up along that part of the route if he likes.

Right, off out Bowling now back later

Paranoid Carlos · 4th March 2007, 17:20

I think the hold up's will mainly be 75's and ZT's loads of em

Timbo.P6 · 4th March 2007, 19:40

Thats fine for us, we,ll just need to sort out a time,to be stood waiting with camera for everyone to arrive.

Simon · 4th March 2007, 20:42

Here is the initially proposed route, in map-form. It details the junction leaving the M5 and follows the route to the museum in Sparkford.

EDIT (5th March): Now updated to include Keith's suggestion to avoid Bridgewater.

Click here to view map (big file, best viewed full-screen)

4th March 2007, 08:24	#45
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	can anyone post a map with the proposed route? __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

4th March 2007, 17:20	#48
Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think the hold up's will mainly be 75's and ZT's loads of em __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

4th March 2007, 20:42	#50
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Initial proposed route Here is the initially proposed route, in map-form. It details the junction leaving the M5 and follows the route to the museum in Sparkford. EDIT (5th March): Now updated to include Keith's suggestion to avoid Bridgewater. Click here to view map (big file, best viewed full-screen) Last edited by Simon; 5th March 2007 at 21:32.. Reason: Updated map

3rd March 2007, 22:38	#41
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I've just been having a look at the route. Now, excuse any ignorance on my behalf as I don't know the area nor have I travelled there in a long time, but from what I can gather... Would it be sensible, to stay on the M5, going through Bristol and maybe leaving the M5 further down south, say Junction 23 joining A38 and then turning left onto A372 (heading East) until it joins the A303 (still heading East) until we reach Sparkford, then it's a short stretch up the A359 to the museum. Would staying on the M5 avoid much of the problems in and around Bristol or is the M5 affected heavily too (even on a Sunday morning)...?

3rd March 2007, 23:02	#42
Timbo.P6 Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR T SE WITH MISSING SATNAV ROVER P6 2000 SC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 429 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts	but it would be nice joining the convoy at some point along the route,or is it only the one stop ,

3rd March 2007, 23:06	#43
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Sadly Im not going (Working) but If I was, Id just press the TrafficMaster button tell her where Im going and that is basically it (dead Lazy when I don't know where Im going) and back it up with the Sat Nav just in case. Generally seems to steer me round most problems. Most probally avoiding the MGR 75/ZT convoy to! LOL.

3rd March 2007, 23:07	#44
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	More stops can be worked in if needed, at the moment though, this first stop was so everyone from North of Strensham could join together as some of us are spread far and wide. If there is enough interest we can add another stop further down south. The route I proposed above is just my idea to avoid Bristol which a few members have said is a nightmare regarding traffic. Me and everyone else are entirely open to suggestions/route changes and the like.

4th March 2007, 09:17	#46
Timbo.P6 Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR T SE WITH MISSING SATNAV ROVER P6 2000 SC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 429 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts	What about a stop between junctions 23-25 for the people down south to join the convoy.

4th March 2007, 12:31	#47
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I am inclined to agree, going via Junction 23 adds about 15 miles to the alternative of taking the more direct routes but probably will be the quickest I would say unless on the day TMC or Traffic master starts reporting serious holds ups (South bound) then lets come off there then that leaves 25 miles of nice countryside to drive through There is also a convenient side road just off the Motorway exit to meet up with others coming from the South West or South Wales for example called Puriton Hill http://local.live.com/?v=2&sp=Point....on%2520Hill___ Timbop can pick us up along that part of the route if he likes. Right, off out Bowling now back later

4th March 2007, 19:40	#49
Timbo.P6 Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR T SE WITH MISSING SATNAV ROVER P6 2000 SC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 429 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts	Thats fine for us, we,ll just need to sort out a time,to be stood waiting with camera for everyone to arrive.