Archives for the 'South West Scotland' Category

B7040 & B797 - Elvanfoot (A702) to Mennock (A76)

The B7040 starts at Elvanfoot (A702 - another fun road) and takes you through the Mennock Pass to the A76 giving great cross views and corners. Both roads are pretty much all NSL (National Speed Limit) apart from a very brief 20 & 30 zone.
This very fun road also has a number of hazards which [...]

30 September 2007 | South West Scotland | No Comments

B729 - Moniaive to Carsphairn

The B729 runs from Moniaive to Carsphairn. North-west of Dumfries / South East of Ayr. What it lacks in wide long straights it makes up for ten fold in scenery and twists & turns.

8 September 2007 | South West Scotland | No Comments

A702 - Elvanfoot to Carronbridge

This road runs from the M74 south of Crawford down to the A76 north of Thornhill. It’s usually pretty empty and features some awesome scenery and bends - often with good visibility into the distance.

8 September 2007 | South West Scotland | No Comments