Route Question avoiding Sutton Bank

[JimD1]

Hi All,

On Thursday we will be taking the van from Newton Aycliffe to Helmsley. With Sutton Bank not being available to caravans, it looks like we have the choice of 2 routes:

1. Across to A19, then A174, A172 to Stokesley & then B1257 direct to Helmsley
2. Across to A19, South until just past Thirsk & follow the caravan route avoiding Sutton Bank through Coxwold, Wass & Ampleforth

Neither route looks massively appealing – any opinions?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[lulubelle]

Hello Jim
Both routes are perfectly acceptable for towing. We hve used both and have found no problems using tehm.
I strongly advise you not to use Sutton Bank. The notices are there for a purpose. There is a serious hairpin on this hill.

Lulubelle

 

[lulubelle]

Hello Jim
Both routes are perfectly acceptable for towing. We hve used both and have found no problems using tehm.
I strongly advise you not to use Sutton Bank. The notices are there for a purpose. There is a serious hairpin on this hill.

Lulubelle

 

[neila1]

we did route 2 going to golden square site, the route as i remember was well sign posted. well neaarly route 2 we went up the A1 which i think brings you back down the A19.

 

[JimD1]

Thanks for both the replies. I already know that Sutton Bank is closed to caravans - & I agree that it should be.
I guess I'll be looking at Googlemaps to try & figure out which of the 2 routes available will be quicker.

Thanks again,
Jim

 

[Woody3]

Bilsdale is much the better. Some inclines but no real hills, road mainly wide but curvy, never met any tractors, very scenic.

 

[MikeJE]

I agree with the comment above - Route 1 via. Bilsdale is much more scenic, route 2 left the 'van mud spattered round about Ampleforth. Alas route 1 is very popular with motorcyclists who apparently enjoy the sweeping bends, sometimes with disasterous results. The second time I tried to use route 1 it was everyone do u-turns to route 2 due to two M.C. accidents so keep an eye out for suitable turning places as you go. Sad but that is how things sometimes are.