Britain's Highest Roads

[GFJ]

#98 Grinton Moor

Okay, I will accept that this is a sneaky sneak in (mainly because we didn't actually take any pics when we were on it), but this one is of Grinton Moor in the background looking in the direction of Preston Moor (more trails ) - you can see the road over it to the left side of the pic.

Pics taken whilst descending Fremington Edge from Marrick Moor (this route may be on the list but I've not found it yet)

 

[GFJ]

"oft overlooked BMW G650X Country"

The much vaunted, but oft overlooked BMW G650X Country

I think the oft overlooked aspect must refer to views from the xChallenge (which is both somewhat taller, a pain to get on and uncomfortable when not acclimatised )

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Shhh.....don't tell them all

Great pics, we do have some great trails & scenery

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Had a little helper today , off to me Dads the long way.



Not all top grub when out and about , but for appearances corporation wine in a recycled Evian bottle so people think Im a posh git





From Top Of Ringinglow road to Burbage view toward Stanedge Edge 424 Meters



Toward Stanedge Edge 442 Meters



Winnats Pass 415 meters



From Mam Tor 455meters (just off road below crest)

Looking towards Winnats Pass and Castleton.



Went to Dirtlow Rake and is not open to vehicles.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Superb pics as usual, thanks Andrew

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Had a silent weep en route to Dads more favourite lanes have been closed. I remember a time when from my house several of us would do 100 or more miles every Sunday with 90% off road and all the very best are now closed to traffic
I am going to pop up one I know is open today BEFORE ITS SHUT

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I know what you mean Andrew, I do the same as I ride past gaps in hedges & gateways, dips in open moorland, all defined as 'roads', but sadly closed now

However on the up side there are still plenty open still, just not as many as 20 years ago

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

JB, went over Sir William Hill Road, pretty easy trail, a few sections of loose rock to catch out the unwary at its Peak 421 Meters.




Julies first proper trail She was not amused at first




but warmed to it and punching the air at the end of trail.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

A few more ticked off last Thursday, in an area of the Dales, I don't visit much........too touristy - Malham

This isn't on the official list, why I dunno as its well over 400m (and the list goes for roads from 100m to 815m)

It's the road that goes from Arncliffe to the back of Malham Tarn and it's a real gem


At 419m, it's well up there in Britain's Highest Roads

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Next was No104 Gorbeck Road at 460m, near Malham Cove and this used to be a cracking offroad road trail, which is a BOAT - but is now subject to a permanent TRO

So with that it mind I could only use it as far as the gate, which showed 386m

Bearing in mind the National Trust own the land and popularity of Malham in general, I'm sure the TRO is more socio-political than any damage to the historic road

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Last but not least was No118 - The Street @ 448m, which is a bit further on from Gorbeck and stands in the shadow of the back of Pen Y Gent (one Yorkshire's 3 Peaks)

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

JB, went over Sir William Hill Road, pretty easy trail, a few sections of loose rock to catch out the unwary at its Peak 421 Meters.

When I catalogue the Peaks, I'll give you a shout to show me around

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Look forward to that JB

 

[Paul Rochdale]

With you on that JB

Oops, I do beg your pardon for butting in.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

No problems, the more contributors the better

 

[Micky]

Oops, I do beg your pardon for butting in.

The clue is in the title of the thread

You are excused ...