Higham Ferrers to Saint Neots (B645) Anyone?

richard_p88 · Post by **richard_p88** » 14/11/11 20:30

Has anyone driven the B645. I discovered after a quick google looking for roads where i am currently staying.

http://www.motoringspy.co.uk/733/great- ... -st-neots/

I think it could be worth a go this coming weekend, but would love to hear from someone whi has actually driven it. It seems a popular bikers road but that may not always translate to a drivers road.

Are there any other good routes around the St Neots area?

Sleep-O · Post by **Sleep-O** » 21/11/11 22:10

I drive it many times a week as it is my alternative route to work. Great road to drive especially on a cold crisp night. worth a go for sure

richard_p88 · Post by **richard_p88** » 27/11/11 16:23

Finally drove this today.. Admittedly a little dissappointed although it may have been a case of bad timing.

Starting of at St Neots there was a short stretch of NSL before being slowed for a village, when i encountered a typical sunday drive rover

I eventually found some space to overtake it and although the road was not without its moments I was expecting a little more from it.

The return drive, as titled was better, quite high speed and some nice bends too, still the road is slightly let down by the fairly frequent villages and accompanying speed limits.

I did turn off somewhere onto the B660 which definetly my favourite part of the day, perhaps not such high speeds but more frequent open bends with decent views ahead made this one a winner

Sleep-o - Very lucky to have the option of this road as a commute

TonyleFrog · Post by **TonyleFrog** » 27/11/11 18:58

richard_p88 wrote:I did turn off somewhere onto the B660 which definetly my favourite part of the day, perhaps not such high speeds but more frequent open bends with decent views ahead made this one a winner

If you want a longer play, try the northern half of the B660 from Kimbolton to Ramsey St James then the B1040 to Whittlesey (east of Peterborough). The latter is straight as a ruler for over 5 miles.

Sleep-O · Post by **Sleep-O** » 28/11/11 18:13

Glad you enjoyed it mate

Glob1234 · Post by **Glob1234** » 07/12/11 21:28

I live in raunds, so im just off that road, and drive it everyday, its a good road, but not what i would class as one of the greatest driving roads.
the most fun roads ive driven where in the lake district, and that was in a clio, look forward to going up there again in 2012 with the mr2.

TonyleFrog · Post by **TonyleFrog** » 08/12/11 1:58

Glob1234 wrote:the most fun roads ive driven where in the lake district, and that was in a clio, look forward to going up there again in 2012 with the mr2.

If you think they're good, try the Highlands of Scotland. It will blow your socks off.
Some tasters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxhyVq9x ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hgvwDITkDQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1qrtTt8 ... re=related

Glob1234 · Post by **Glob1234** » 08/12/11 17:16

TonyleFrog wrote:
Glob1234 wrote:the most fun roads ive driven where in the lake district, and that was in a clio, look forward to going up there again in 2012 with the mr2.
If you think they're good, try the Highlands of Scotland. It will blow your socks off.
Some tasters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxhyVq9x ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hgvwDITkDQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1qrtTt8 ... re=related

well luckily im off to scotland some time in 2012 for a wedding, might have to stay a couple of days to have "an experience"

Rob.

TonyleFrog · Post by **TonyleFrog** » 08/12/11 18:24

Glob1234 wrote:well luckily im off to scotland some time in 2012 for a wedding, might have to stay a couple of days to have "an experience"

Nice one.

However this is the best way to do it.

http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/279.html
Completely gutted that circumstances prevented me from going this year.
2012 will be my third time.

Those who have not been, even the once, simply don't know what they're missing.
Driving heaven. On the correct side of the road too. Plus a proper breakfast to set you up for the day.

Better still, the natives are friendly and they produce the best drink in the world.

CecilWard · Post by **CecilWard** » 10/12/11 1:05

Imagine having this as your commute to work:

The only road out of my village, to civilisation, to a pint of milk.

TonyleFrog · Post by **TonyleFrog** » 10/12/11 2:30

Or maybe this?

CecilWard · Post by **CecilWard** » 10/12/11 15:04

That's the North End of the Island, lovely. Quite a way away from me, about an hour's drive.

Cuithe-raing snowdrift step, a road with famous hairpin bends and awkward camber. You might find that you have too much grip for that.

TonyleFrog · Post by **TonyleFrog** » 10/12/11 17:55

CecilWard wrote:That's the North End of the Island, lovely. Quite a way away from me, about an hour's drive.

Cuithe-raing snowdrift step, a road with famous hairpin bends and awkward camber. You might find that you have too much grip for that.

Yep. All taken in car on the OC 2009 Highland Drive.
Your pic must be taken from somewhere near here

CecilWard · Post by **CecilWard** » 11/12/11 0:47

Bang on. You went right past the end of the road up to my village. Wish I had known!

Outside my front door:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecilward/4715893838/

Looking down on my village, taken by my neighbour at number three
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40373669@N02/3930118774/

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