One thing's for sure; it's one of the most distinctive features on the UK primary road network, although I don't believe it is actually, as is sometimes claimed, the steepest UK 'A' road. It nevertheless has a fearsome reputation. HGVs regularly get stuck and caravans are banned completely.
I recently drove up Sutton Bank for the first time in a few years when traveling to North Yorkshire for the Verdict test of the Land Rover Freelander 2. I have to admit, this time around, it didn't seem anything like as hairy or dramatic as I remembered it - put that down to the torque of the Freelander's diesel, I suppose - but it's still an enjoyable drive, especially if you can get a clear run unobstructed by slow traffic. Great views from the top of Sutton Bank, as well.
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25% is a whopper David – I’d hate to be stuck behind an old 300D trying to scale that beast. Oh, and the previous years high-score is a nice finishing touch.
On the Dorset side of the Wiltshire/Dorset border is a particularly twisty stretch of road called ‘Zig-Zag Hill’; which has become a Mecca for Caterham/Westield owners wanting to experience some serious Gs. It’s also seen many an accident from unsuspecting motorists attempting to descend without forewarning – open the link for a map of the area.
http://www.multimap.com/maps/#t=l&map=50.98647,-2.15429|17|4&loc=GB:50.95976:-2.0805:14|tollard%20royal|Tollard%20Royal,%20SP5%205
How on earth do you traverse that in a Morris Minor!
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