Wakefield to Yarm route required please

[juliek]

I have to be in Yarm on Friday at 10am and was going to go in the car.
However, the forecast looks good so I thought I'd take the bike instead.

Trouble is, the direct route is all A1 and A19 (about 69 miles) and I can't seem to find a more interesting route that doesn't add a further 50 or so miles to the journey.

Does anyone have any suggestions please, bearing in mind that I don't have the best developed sense of direction and I am prone to getting horribly lost.

Thanks

 

[AdamA]

There's a cracking run up past my place (Linton On Ouse) but:

bearing in mind that I don't have the best developed sense of direction and I am prone to getting horribly lost.

it probably won't be the bast for you....
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&s...52784,-1.307373&spn=1.705035,5.410767&t=h&z=8

 

[Sooty09]

There is a very nice direct route for you.
Take the M1 north to the A1(M) to get past Leeds/Harrogate quickly.
Head north up the A1(M) until you reach the A59 turning to York.
After a few miles a left turn at Green Hammerton takes you along the B6265 towards Boroughbridge.
After a few miles turn right towards Little Ouseburn and follow the signs to Alne. This is now biking country and chance to enjoy the ride.
After a few miles you will cross the river Ure on an old wooden Toll bridge (Free for bikes) Follow the signs to Alne and then Easingwold.
At Easingwold follow the signs for Crayke and then Helmsley.
The last bit is famous to bikers, its Helmsley to Stokesley via the B1257 Chop Gate road. From Stokesley its a bit of a messy drive on main roads, B1365 to the A174 and Yarm.
Total distance from the M62/M1 intersection 90 miles, about two hours 30 mins.
Sounds difficult but just remember Little Ouseburn, Easingwold, Helmsley, Stokesley.

 

[juliek]

There is a very nice direct route for you.
Take the M1 north to the A1(M) to get past Leeds/Harrogate quickly.
Head north up the A1(M) until you reach the A59 turning to York.
After a few miles a left turn at Green Hammerton takes you along the B6265 towards Boroughbridge.
After a few miles turn right towards Little Ouseburn and follow the signs to Alne. This is now biking country and chance to enjoy the ride.
After a few miles you will cross the river Ure on an old wooden Toll bridge (Free for bikes) Follow the signs to Alne and then Easingwold.
At Easingwold follow the signs for Crayke and then Helmsley.
The last bit is famous to bikers, its Helmsley to Stokesley via the B1257 Chop Gate road. From Stokesley its a bit of a messy drive on main roads, B1365 to the A174 and Yarm.
Total distance from the M62/M1 intersection 90 miles, about two hours 30 mins.
Sounds difficult but just remember Little Ouseburn, Easingwold, Helmsley, Stokesley.

Thanks Sootie - this sounds OK and should be within my topographically-challenged capabilities.

 

[Yorkie]

Full marks to Sooty09 - that is an excellent route.

 

[tastiehastie]

Did it last night, Strensall, Helmsley, Pick your ring, malton, strennie....first time in ages I have went for a tootle, all the best mate, if you need someone to meet off the A59 and have a toot around, gives a shout.

 

[rce]

If you go that way be very careful over the wooden bridge as a frost is being forecast.

I would be inclined to stay on A19 to Thirsk, go through centre of Thirsk then follow the A168, through centre of Northallerton then Sooty's route

 

[juliek]

Did it last night, Strensall, Helmsley, Pick your ring, malton, strennie....first time in ages I have went for a tootle, all the best mate, if you need someone to meet off the A59 and have a toot around, gives a shout.

That's most kind of you - but it will be an early start as I have to be in Yarm for 10am.

I'm going to make the decision as to whether to go on two wheels or four on Thursday evening when I can confirm the forecast so I can always ring you if you want to PM me your mobile number.

 

[Elle]

Hi Julie
Since you have to be in Yarm for 10am, I would personally take a more direct A/B road route & if you have time, return via all the tiny roads when the tarmac is drier.

I have a slight adaptation from AdamA's suggestion:
- head to Wetherby (via Squires / Tadcaster or the A1, whichever suits)
- follow signs to the (newish) Wetherby Services & join the A168 which runs in parallel with the A1 but is always quiet and a fairly fast run - it runs all the way to Dishforth
- keep on the A168 & follow signs to Topcliffe
- from there you can pick up the route that AdamA described via the A167, Northallerton, then the B1264 to Yarm

Return via Stokesley to Helmsley, the B1383 to Sutton-on-the-Forest, York ring road
- turn left to the Grimston roundabout & take the B1228 to Elvington; turn right towards Wheldrake, Escrick, Cawood and Squires
- or turn right onto the ring road for a more direct route via the A64 - turn off at Tadcaster to Squires or keep going to join the A1 / home

Enjoy your day on the new bike!

 

[juliek]

Hi Julie
Since you have to be in Yarm for 10am, I would personally take a more direct A/B road route & if you have time, return via all the tiny roads when the tarmac is drier.

Good idea Elle, I hope to be away just after lunchtime so that seems like a most sensible suggestion.
If the weather is anything like today I'll be more than happy.