Devon/Cornwall sites with good road access

Posted on 05/07/2022 16:26 by richardandros

 That's exactly what I do, Tinny.  And now that I've got the new Tom Tom working - I transcribe that route I have checked on Street View to MyDrive (https://mydrive.tomtom.com/) and download that EXACT route to the TT device.  That way, I know I'm not in for any nasty surprises if it suddenly wants to do it's own thing.

And I agree with flatcoat about 'claiming the road' - something I was taught on my motorcycle course - most decent people will let you through when they see the size of the rig (but not all and that's where 'being careful' comes in!)

I still remain cautious, however, and err on the side of caution and am not swayed by the argument that if a bus or HGV can get through - then so can you. A scratch (or worse) might not matter on a bus but I would be more than a bit upset if it happened to my pride and joy

Posted on 05/07/2022 07:28 by flatcoat

How about Ross Park? However we drive past Merrose every year on our way to Tretham Mill and I am struggling to work out what the problem is. I can accept that getting into Tretham might not be for the faint hearted but plenty do go with their 8’0” outfits. However for the OP one of the best pieces of advice I had when I started was from an HGV driver trainer. He said ‘own the road’, don’t rush but be confident and be careful. 

Posted on 06/07/2022 17:31 by DavidKlyne

All I would suggest is that if relying on a sat nav you check the route very carefully. This applies equally to sites with seemingly good access.  I was taken down some very narrow roads the other day. Entirely my own fault for not paying attention when setting up the route!

David

Posted on 06/07/2022 18:29 by EmilysDad

...  I was taken down some very narrow roads the other day. Entirely my own fault for not paying attention when setting up the route!

Likewise .... my fault though for just following the sat-nav .. ended up on a single track lane with a large drainage ditch on one side.