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[stocky]

Thanks for the suggestions,

I'll give skeggy a miss as its down the road from me haha. I would like to go somewhere I havent been before. I have family in norfolk and essex so have been there. I quite like the idea of going to the lakes and on to loch ness, was also thinking lands end but it'll be one or the other as quite a trek to both. Hmm lakes, loch ness, john 'o' groats as long as its not raining!

[AVV IT]

Hmm lakes, loch ness, john 'o' groats as long as its not raining!

As long as it's not raining!!.... Are you mad??

It hardly ever stops raining in Scotland at the best of times, but in case it's escaped your attention, we are currently having one of the wettest summers on record!!.... Of course it's going to rain!!...


So get yourself on a ferry, over to the continent and along to Amsterdam via Antwerp instead....... you know it makes sense!!

[matthewrussell]

come to south wales !!!!

[classicminidriver]

Trossachs in Scotland :)

Quote "One of the most scenic areas in Scotland"

http://www.trossachs.co.uk/index.php

[H.M.M.]

Hhhmmmm, how about a trip to oxford, pick me up drive to the cotswolds, pick up my newly purchased head, then back to oxford. I'll even pay the fuel LOL.

But if you don't fancy that. I've always planned a coastal run, you know sun sea sand etc, but more like rain, rain and mud.

[Ado1379]

+1 for amsterdam. And if it the end of the month... Im coming too!!

[classicminidriver]

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Edited by classicminidriver, 12 July 2012 - 09:27 PM.

[twink]

I love the south west, it's a great place to be

[stocky]

Im going on the retro run in september so will be on the continent then.

Am hoping the weather is ok as driving in the mini in the rain is never fun! hmm, Ive been to a few places in the uk. lands end and around that area would be nice as havent been there for well over 2 decades. went to bournmouth and blackpool a few years ago, south west and the north I havent gone that way for a long time!

[Mini Mad Drakeley]

another vote for amsterdam, would be an epic place to go and i want to go when my mini is done

[stocky]

Ive been to amsterdam, the drive would be nice but will be driving through belgium in sept on the way to the nurbergring so will get the chance to see it.
I want to keep it in the UK so I can get access to spares should I have any problems etc. Bit easier language and all that stuff too

[miniman retford]

Bit easier language and all that stuff too

Not everyone in the UK speaks lincolnshireish

[stocky]

Neither do I, Im a norfolk bumpkin lol

[petehuws]

I've done the trip to Amsterdam several times, although never in the mini (thankfully). It really is a great drive and if you get there park in the Olympisch Stadium which includes park & ride into the city 8euro per day http://www.iamsterda...g/Park-and-Ride
I've only ever stopped briefly in Antwerp but Brugge on the way on trip was awesome. The trip is a lot easier than you think & a lot more fulfilling. Eurotunnel is only £29 one way for a weekend break at the mo. Safe & happy travels my internet friend!

[iwatkins]

My suggestion? Drop south to Margate, then drive the south coast, especially over Dorset/Devon way.

Years ago, my best mate had the same issue. Split with his girlfriend the day before he went on a weeks holiday. He went home, grabbed his coat, his credit card, got in his R5 Turbo and drove to Switzerland.... in January. Let's just say he had some adventures...

Cheers

Ian