Ekona Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 My friend has very kindly allowed me to be put onto the insurance for his Gallardo Spider, and has offered to let me take the missus away for a weekend somewhere in it. I'm actually struggling with where to go, so any thoughts? - Needs to be somewhere I can stretch the car's legs. - Needs to be somewhere I can get to and from easily enough in a weekend from Essex (rules Scotland or Europe out) - Needs to have roads suitable for a 2M wide Lambo! I really don't want to be kerbing wheels or scuffing bumpers... Thoughts? I'm thinking Peaks or Lakes, but I've not driven those roads in a long time and it was in a much smaller car so I cared less Wales I've done extensively and it's great, but it's bloody far away. Not writing it off though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 North Yorkshire Dales are nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I think wales will be better than the lakes, if that was close by. However, both the peaks and the lakes are known for having very narrow roads, wouldn't fancy taking a lambo really! How about the Cotswolds? not too far away, loads of great roads, and plenty of nice villages you can drive through and annoy the locals. from around Stratford down as far as Bath or so, plan your route around the network of B roads. PS sounds awful, hope you have a terrible time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Flip, I wouldn't lend someone my Z, let alone a lambo. You've a very nice friend! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Buxton, some of the roads between Derby (Ashbourne) and Buxton are great. Not so narrow that white lines don't exist either. Not sure what to do in Buxton mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Few laps of the M25? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Dales great, but avoid weekends /bank holidays, loads of coaches. North Yorkshire Moors great roads. If you decide on the Dales, Swinton Park Hotel at Masham is fabulous. Edited March 29, 2017 by mbs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I hear ......... you will exit a lambo with a broken back and will need extensive surgery to correct ........ enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Why rule out going over the water? You can do the ring and back comfortably leaving on a Friday night and get a couple of laps in, Spa would be even closer and we all know you like that track 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Why rule out going over the water? You can do the ring and back comfortably leaving on a Friday night and get a couple of laps in, Spa would be even closer and we all know you like that track I don't think he likes me that much NY Dales are good, done them a couple of times but not for a while, looks another promising option 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I don't think he likes me that much Well he must like you a little bit at least (so someone does) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG8nby Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I second wales as we go there every year on the bikes and the roads are great, Just be careful of the mobile speed camera's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 The wide and often deserted roads in north Scotland would be ideal in my experience of several trips north of the border.......if you could extend the time And get in before they lock us out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 My friend has very kindly allowed me to be put onto the insurance for his Gallardo Spider, and has offered to let me take the missus away for a weekend somewhere in it. Woah!!!!! What a friend! I hope you are returning the favour and letting him borrow your BMW for a weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Id go to France, no chance of points on the license..... is the missus a champagne fan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 - Needs to be somewhere I can stretch the car's legs. - Needs to be somewhere I can get to and from easily enough in a weekend from Essex (rules Scotland or Europe out) - Needs to have roads suitable for a 2M wide Lambo! I really don't want to be kerbing wheels or scuffing bumpers... All criteria has been met! SANTAPOD RACEWAY!! 1/4 mile stretch of legs Fairly easy from Essex I'd say the width is perfect, and equally only 1 other car on the road (during busy times) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I'd go to Bruges in Belgium, awesome food and hotels. I did my door in Woking to the hotel in Bruges in 4 hrs using the tunnel. From there you can head out into Belgium, France, Holland. Fantastic food and beer in the local area, lots of history, picturesque decent roads around there too. There were a few cars in the same bracket as the Gallardo around the place when I went. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) - Needs to have roads suitable for a 2M wide Lambo! I really don't want to be kerbing wheels or scuffing bumpers... Only 2 meter wide, that must be like driving a classic mini My car is nearly 2.3 meters wide, I take it down some unclassified roads every day at least twice a day, as long as you can judge gaps properly its not an issue!! Edited March 29, 2017 by gangzoom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 You have a significant height advantage for viewing widths in yours though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Northern France every single time for me, Belgium is nice but its just a shitter version IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Warwickshire, see loads of AM's being tested around Gaydon, then there's the motor museum?, Shakespear country for a bit of culture? Just as an aside, Wales is got to be closer than the Lake District from Essex? If you're still needing a 'gearbox' clearout, taking a Lambo on a cross channel ferry should sort you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Born and bred in the Lakes, I'd say don't take it there, the good roads are narrow, potted and uneven (you will ground it at speed), the open roads are full of traffic, you'll spend the days in 2nd trying to get round tractors, lorries and the occasional caravan. Bring an MX5 to the Lakes, not a Lambo IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Forget the lakes. Twisty tight roads in a lot of places with silly Billy's driving too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Southend On Sea it is then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Southend On Sea it is then What with some fish and chips and a wooden fork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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