A169, Yorkshire.

[trevor11sqdn]

We are travelling north to the Whitby area in a couple of weeks time and are wondering if the A169 is particularly winding or hilly or is our best route ,when leaving the A64,or should we stick to the A64/A170/A171 which would take us the long way round but maybe a better option for towing ??? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Bri2]

Trevor,

The A169 has some steep drops and climbs especially at the Hole of Horcum area. I was at the CC site at West Ayton Nr Scarborough and had a ride out as far as Goathland along the A169 and it would be the very last resort for me personally to tow along that road. Most of it is open heath up to this point. Can't help on the stretch from Goathland to Whitby has its 25yrs since I did that stretch.

The A64 is a good road, with some duel carrage ways, all the way to Scarborough and If you decide on that route, stay on this and ignore the A170 and head for scarborough on the A64. You will then almost join the A171 at Scarborough for Whitby. Having traveled along the A171 a few times on my visit to Whitby, this is the better route for towing, but this also needs extra care in places. Don,t be duped by the shorter route accross the moors although I did see the very occasional brave soul who was towing. If you do decide on that route, make sure its dry and clear as there are some steep and sharp corners.

Have a nice time and take care.

Brian

 

[Matthew_5040954]

Hi Trevor

Not sure about the other roads, but Sutton Bank is on the A170, fantastic views, walk and watching gliders but on the down side, towing caravans are banned as the climb is too steep.

Matthew

 

[GillW]

Trevor

Travelled on the A169 solo a couple of weeks ago definitely would not reccomend for towing

Gill

 

[354]

We use the A64 then A171 from Scarborough and find no problems our van is 7ft6 x 24ft and the A171 poses no problems for us.

 

[trevor11sqdn]

Thanks for all replies, towing largish single axle so will definatly be avoiding the A169.