"Terry Harper" wrote in message ...
"chuck" wrote in message
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Roland Perry wrote:

And thence go up the M11/A1 rather than the M1.

We're heading up to Haworth then Hawes. Is the A1
still a good bet or does it go too far east?

It's still a better bet, as the A1 is a lot less busy than is the M1. Better
watering holes, too.

You have two easy ways to cross to the M1. Either use the A57 through
Worksop or take the M62 west, which you will want to take anyway. The A57 is
mostly single carriageway, and is probably the worse option in your case.

Wouldn't the A14 be a better bet? Just take the M11 to the A14 and
stick on it until it hits the M1. That way it's virtually motorway
standard all the way and you don't get the nasty bit of the A1 between
Peterborough and Doncaster where you have to stop for roundabouts
every few minutes.

Oh, and if you're a tourist, which it sounds like you are, stop in
Cambridge if you have time. You'll be passing within sight of the city
centre (look right between junctions 12 and 13 of the M11 and I think
you can even see King's College Chapel -- you can certainly see the
University Library) and it's a lovely place. OK, I'm biased, I lived
there for four years...

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Wouldn't the A14 be a better bet? Just take the M11 to the A14 and
stick on it until it hits the M1.

Ugh, no; at peak times the A14 between the M11 and A1 can be very nasty
indeed. Outside of peak times, though, it can be an excellent route.

Adrian Vickers ) gurgled happily, sounding much like
they were saying :

Wouldn't the A14 be a better bet? Just take the M11 to the A14 and
stick on it until it hits the M1.

Ugh, no; at peak times the A14 between the M11 and A1 can be very nasty
indeed. Outside of peak times, though, it can be an excellent route.

If he's battling the M25 at 8am, it's not going to be "peak" when he hits
the A14.54

Adrian Vickers ) gurgled happily, sounding much like
they were saying :

Wouldn't the A14 be a better bet? Just take the M11 to the A14 and
stick on it until it hits the M1.

Ugh, no; at peak times the A14 between the M11 and A1 can be very nasty
indeed. Outside of peak times, though, it can be an excellent route.

If he's battling the M25 at 8am, it's not going to be "peak" when he hits
the A14 - unless, of course, he's taken the opportunity to stop off in
Cambridge.

"Alistair Bell" wrote in message
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"Terry Harper" wrote in message
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You have two easy ways to cross to the M1. Either use the A57 through
Worksop or take the M62 west, which you will want to take anyway. The
A57 is
mostly single carriageway, and is probably the worse option in your
case.

Wouldn't the A14 be a better bet? Just take the M11 to the A14 and
stick on it until it hits the M1. That way it's virtually motorway
standard all the way and you don't get the nasty bit of the A1 between
Peterborough and Doncaster where you have to stop for roundabouts
every few minutes.

It's a longer way round, and the M1 north from the A14 junction is still
often very congested. There aren't all that many roundabouts on the A1.
Stamford, Colsterworth, Grantham, Markham Moor and the Dukeries, and Blyth
if you go on to Doncaster. Most of them you sail straight through. I find it
a nice relaxing drive. Some decent pubs for lunch. Little Chefs and the like
for a coffee or tea and a toasted tea-cake.
--
Terry Harper
http://www.terry.harper.btinternet.co.uk/