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Re: Route 303 nr Honiton, Devon?
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:32 am
by lonepilgrim
Fishtown Phil wrote:There's a couple of places not too far from the 303 that are better value
Cara's Diner near Woodbury Salterton EX5 1EW is about 20 miles off the A303 from the old Newcott Chef on Brooklands Industrial estate and is well worth a visit
great breakfast, free WiFi and parking right outside. Lots of traffic free roads for exploring East Devon coastline as well.
Haldon Grill at the top of Telegraph Hill on the A380 (EX6 7XW) is definitely worth a visit, and because of it's location is within easy riding distance for the guy's in Cornwall as well
I've used the Haldon Grill before as I am originally a Plymuff boy and have explored most of God's 3rd greatest creation, 1st being me, 2nd Plymuff Argyle and 3rd Devon.
I would combine a meet with a trip home to see the family and thought the 303 would be an easy location to get to for most. I used to travel from Plymouth to Crewkerne when dating a girl from the Zet, stopped at the Chef a couple of times.
As you mention Phil the service is hit and miss depending on season just like the sister branch in Cornwall on the A38.
Re: Route 303 nr Honiton, Devon?
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:28 pm
by who-me
I am good thanks Phill started tablets yesterday and they are working ! and I will probably be up for both rides I have amassed a lot of brownie points since I have been home
John
Re: Route 303 nr Honiton, Devon?
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:41 pm
by Fishtown Phil
lonepilgrim wrote:Fishtown Phil wrote:
Haldon Grill at the top of Telegraph Hill on the A380 (EX6 7XW) is definitely worth a visit, and because of it's location is within easy riding distance for the guy's in Cornwall as well
I've used the Haldon Grill before as I am originally a Plymuff boy and have explored most of God's 3rd greatest creation, 1st being me, 2nd Plymuff Argyle and 3rd Devon.
I would combine a meet with a trip home to see the family and thought the 303 would be an easy location to get to for most. I used to travel from Plymouth to Crewkerne when dating a girl from the Zet, stopped at the Chef a couple of times.
As you mention Phil the service is hit and miss depending on season just like the sister branch in Cornwall on the A38.
I had a feeling you had some connection with proper Devon
I travel on the 303 a lot to visit my daughter in London, so have been a regular visitor to the diner over the years. I only mentioned Haldon as I thought it might be easier for the Cornwall based guys
Re: Route 303 nr Honiton, Devon?
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:50 pm
by Fishtown Phil
who-me wrote:I am good thanks Phill started tablets yesterday and they are working ! and I will probably be up for both rides I have amassed a lot of brownie points since I have been home
John
Nice to hear your on the mend
not sure what date lonepilgrim has in mind for this one, but the LE Jog run starts Saturday 12th July. There's a post on the main meets and rideouts page with details of the event. I'm looking at posting something after easter inviting anyone who wants to join along the way
Re: Route 303 nr Honiton, Devon?
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 1:55 pm
by pikey
Won't have a lot of time on the Sunday 13th Phil got to get out of west country up to Shrewsbury
Re: Route 303 nr Honiton, Devon?
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 6:42 pm
by Fishtown Phil
Will post up details of our breakfast meet at route 38 cafe at Wrangaton on the Saturday with a ride down to Lands End, anyone who fancies joining on route more than welcome. Hopefully some of the Cornish guys will tag on and maybe use their local knowledge for a bit of a ride around/distraction once we've done LE, then it's a steady ride up to Saltash Saturday evening.
Re: Route 303 nr Honiton, Devon?
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:04 pm
by Fishtown Phil
Any idea's on a date for this meet lonepilgrim ?
Re: Route 303 nr Honiton, Devon?
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:18 pm
by Capt. R Swipe
as my current ride is a Honda Vision 110!!