dygosamikita Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I am trying to work out when it would be best for us to head out when heading down for the camping trip. When does traffic start getting bad on the M6? What areas are bad at what times? We will be getting on it in Carlisle and will be on it through to exit 20a. I am really bad with traffic and get very very annoyed (I am pretty much a poster child for road rage) so I would rather leave at stupid o'clock than get stuck in queues on the way down. Any information would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combats2001 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I don't do much motorway driving anymore but on a friday afternoon it tends to be bad at rush hor so 4:30 ish to 6:30 ish at the M54, M5 section near North Birmingham. Sorry i can't be more help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 coming down the m6 i'd take the toll road - there are some roadworks but nothing major. i'd head out about dinner time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffmonster Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 coming down the m6 i'd take the toll road - there are some roadworks but nothing major. i'd head out about dinner time That's the mega scenic route if coming from Carlisle!! lol J21a is where it meets the M62 towards Liverpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Busted Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 coming down the m6 i'd take the toll road - there are some roadworks but nothing major. i'd head out about dinner time mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 ok so geography's not my strong point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dygosamikita Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 hmmmmm..... so ya'll are saying that by following Saz's directions I can pick up members from the four corners of the country.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Busted Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 what day you travelling down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 ok just looked at aa route planner lol you come off before the M67 toll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dygosamikita Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 what day you travelling down We are travelling down on the Thursday ok just looked at aa route planner lol you come off before the M67 toll Awwww...nevermind hunnie....you tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 anytime from 9.30am to 3pm should be fairly good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERNOWHUSKIES Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 straight down the m6 then m5 then m54 2 Telford then A49, thats the way id go n im an ex trucker x BTW 4got 2 say, No mater when u go the m6 is a nightmare (soz) so just hope 4 the best. C u there x OH...... n dont bother goin down 2 Kidderminster n cuttin across its a nightmare !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 straight down the m6 then m5 then m54 2 Telford then A49, thats the way id go n im an ex trucker x You cant access the M54 from the M5! Leave the M6 at J12 and follow signs to M54. Once on the M54 it goes straight to Telford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERNOWHUSKIES Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 You cant access the M54 from the M5! Leave the M6 at J12 and follow signs to M54. Once on the M54 it goes straight to Telford. lol hahahahahah im such a prat n ur right ignore me yep M6 M54........... muppett !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERNOWHUSKIES Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Oh another tip (its a good 1 promise, used 2 live down the rd) go straight down the A449 2 the M54 dont bother goin cross country cos when ur on the M54 ur plain sailin, hardly eva any jams x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly_larkin Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 hiya hun if we have got to go on the m6 we leave the house at some silly o'clock the m6 starts getting busy about 6am untill about 8pm and i would not bother with the m6 toll its not worth the money i hope that helps hun the last time we went on the m6 from birmingham we left the house at 4:15 and it was clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Oh another tip (its a good 1 promise, used 2 live down the rd) go straight down the A449 2 the M54 dont bother goin cross country cos when ur on the M54 ur plain sailin, hardly eva any jams x Thats so true - I've only ever been in 1 delay on M54 and that was due to the V festival. Apart from that its always clear and free flowing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERNOWHUSKIES Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Ah i c ur a local girl so u know exactly wot im talkin bout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dygosamikita Posted September 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Thanks everyone...I think I am pretty much sorted on the route now, just debating on when we will be leaving on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 that's our predicament too, as Steve doesn't know it yet, but I'm at the hairdressers Thurs 9am! Having the red put back in so probs be a few hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffmonster Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Where's the red gone? And how many are going down on the Thursday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 we're going down on the thursday afternoon when the kids finish school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffmonster Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Well, I'm working till 3 on the thursday and probably wouldnt be able to get there until 7ish. Not sure how good an idea it would be to try and put this stupid tent up at that time of the night?! I'll think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 dani if you want you can stay in ours on the thursday night - we have a spare pod as marc's mum and dad aren't coming over till the friday - then you can put your tent up friday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 that's a good idea, Saz, will help Dani out & can put the tent up in daylight (when we can video it!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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