Hardknott Pass
Hardknott Pass is a single track road in the Lake District and shares the title of steepest road in England according to wikipedia. I thought that was somewhere in Cornwall to be honest but I digress.
I've driven it myself and it's pretty sketchy in places. Not exactly a nice relaxing drive where you can take in the beautiful scenery.
I've had a UR from someone saying it is not suitable for motor vehicles. This is more personal opinion than fact, although that is also dependent on other factors.
The sign at the beginning of the steep bit says "Road suitable for cars and light vehicles only", "Unsuitable for all vehicles in winter conditions".
Obviously we cannot set weather based restrictions, other than to keep an eye on it and set closures, but should we add restrictions for the winter months? I've looked at GM and they have somehow deprioritised it. A route from Eskdale to Ambleside completely avoids it, as does the 2nd option. You have to set Hardknott Pass as a stop for it to consider it.
You know what people are like these days for blindly following their sat nav. I think if you're a tourist then you'd prefer the longer route from A to B. Those that are familiar can just ignore Waze if conditions are suitable. Worst case scenario you're going to spend a bit more time and fuel versus plummeting to near death.
Thoughts?
I've driven it myself and it's pretty sketchy in places. Not exactly a nice relaxing drive where you can take in the beautiful scenery.
I've had a UR from someone saying it is not suitable for motor vehicles. This is more personal opinion than fact, although that is also dependent on other factors.
The sign at the beginning of the steep bit says "Road suitable for cars and light vehicles only", "Unsuitable for all vehicles in winter conditions".
Obviously we cannot set weather based restrictions, other than to keep an eye on it and set closures, but should we add restrictions for the winter months? I've looked at GM and they have somehow deprioritised it. A route from Eskdale to Ambleside completely avoids it, as does the 2nd option. You have to set Hardknott Pass as a stop for it to consider it.
You know what people are like these days for blindly following their sat nav. I think if you're a tourist then you'd prefer the longer route from A to B. Those that are familiar can just ignore Waze if conditions are suitable. Worst case scenario you're going to spend a bit more time and fuel versus plummeting to near death.
Thoughts?
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