I’m going to kilmarnock in the morning setting off from skipton about 4am but can’t decide whether to go A76 or 10 miles further on the A76. If poss I want to be in kilmarnock before breakfast.
hi m8 if i were taking any road it would be the a76 into kilmarnock on the first exit but it can be a busy road so keep ur eyes peeled
Or you could keep coming up the A(M)74 to Junction 8 and cut across the A71 to Kilmarnock. Only 25mins along the A71.
Mr B:
I’m going to kilmarnock in the morning setting off from skipton about 4am but can’t decide whether to go A76 or 10 miles further on the A76. If poss I want to be in kilmarnock before breakfast.
Where abouts are you going in Kilmarnock? if you take the 76 remember it’s a 40 all the way and the boys in blue are active on that road.
hi mate i’m new to the forum, i would agree with scottishcruiser, to go A(M)74 to junction 8 follow A71.fairly decent road, low bridge of 15’ 3" at hurlford.
That low bridge is ok with trailer 15ft 5 and prob tad more if you drop suspension a bit…
Or M74 Jtn 5 Raith Interchange, A725,A726,M77, if you’re hobby is manufacturing overtime.
Only kidding, but an alternative if you hear of problems on the A71 on the way up.
scottishcruiser:
That low bridge is ok with trailer 15ft 5 and prob tad more if you drop suspension a bit…
It’s just possible that the Highway Code disagrees with your interpretation…
Can get under it no probs with a 15ft 5" trailer with room to spare…
Andy smg:
Or M74 Jtn 5 Raith Interchange, A725,A726,M77, if you’re hobby is manufacturing overtime.![]()
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Only kidding, but an alternative if you hear of problems on the A71 on the way up.
i find this route for me is actually better,its mostly dual,the other two ways takes me too long to get speed up,only to loose it for a variety of reasons,twisty,up and down.its up to jc 5 and across to kilbride for me everytime.
buck73:
Andy smg:
Or M74 Jtn 5 Raith Interchange, A725,A726,M77, if you’re hobby is manufacturing overtime.![]()
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Only kidding, but an alternative if you hear of problems on the A71 on the way up.
i find this route for me is actually better,its mostly dual,the other two ways takes me too long to get speed up,only to loose it for a variety of reasons,twisty,up and down.its up to jc 5 and across to kilbride for me everytime.
Couldn’t agree more mate. That’s how I do it, but I’m on trolley dolly duties so always take the the chill out route.
scottishcruiser:
Can get under it no probs with a 15ft 5" trailer with room to spare…
Hi scottishcruiser, maybe you can get a 15’ 5" trailer to pass under that particular bridge, but that isn’t my point.
For all I know, you might be able to fit a much higher vehicle under that bridge.
The Highway Code meaning for a height limit sign is exactly that = it’s a height limit.
I think you’ll find that the height limit sign isn’t a sign that tells us what height of vehicle that we might actually fit under the bridge.
I’ve pointed out that there’s a difference between what you said above when compared to what the Highway Code says. Now anybody reading this can make an informed choice as to whether he/she feels lucky, but I suspect that most of us knew the real answer all along.
You can see for yourself here: Highway Code traffic signs.
I’ve said what I think, so how would you interpret the text under the height limit sign.
bungle:
hi mate i’m new to the forum, i would agree with scottishcruiser, to go A(M)74 to junction 8 follow A71.fairly decent road, low bridge of 15’ 3" at hurlford.
q rog
Thanks for the advice lads the A71 sounds best. I’m going to a place on the bonnyton ie so if there’s somewhere for a propper scottish breaky I’ll be happy.