Scenic Tours 2012

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The Scenic Tours are a series of social events promoted by the HRCR which gives the car owner, family members and/or friends an opportunity to use their pride & joy with no ‘competitive' element. In some cases there is the added incentive of doing the route using the minimum amount of fuel or guessing your fuel consumption and trying to stick to it, perhaps some code boards to find or manned passage checks. In most cases a full diagrammatic (tulip) road book is supplied, eliminating the need to read a map, some events may use other methods of navigation - although some people still like to follow the route on the local OS maps. Timing is only used to spread the entry out and is such that you can enjoy the scenery and even stop on route to enjoy the views or take pictures. The emphasis is on a relaxed, social, fun event, in the company of like-minded people in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. No competition licences are required.

25^th March - DAFFODIL RUN – HRCR – www.scenictoursuk.co

Contact: Peter Ball, secretary@scenictoursuk.co

A scenic tour in the Wye Valley and the Royal Forest of Dean of 100 miles, showing the areas in all their spring splendour. The route is defined by an easy to follow tulip roadbook and is open to vehicles of 20 years and over. A breakfast roll, morning coffee, afternoon tea and a three course evening meal are included in the entry fee of £90.

1^st April - TAITH CYMRU - HRCR South Wales

Contact: Peter Hurst, 07872-351179, 02920-751707, taithcymru@aol.com

This year’s event is starting from Theatr Brycheinios (Brecon Theatre), Brecon and again finishes at Alice Springs Golf Club, Usk. The tour comprises of some 140 miles of challenging country roads used in the 60’s and 70’s for many of the rally routes of the time. Fantastic views and scenery taking us to Epynt and as far as the Elan Valley.

15^th April – CORINIUM RUN – Cirencester Car Club – www.cirencestercarclub.com

Contact: Doreen Richards, 01666-822051, davidrichards.bss@virgin.net

Starts and finishes near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Enjoy 120 miles of rolling Cotswold hills and picturesque villages.

22^nd April – MK CLASSIC TOUR – www.mkclassictours.com

Contact: Alison Upson, 01525-290117, MKClassicTours@aol.com

Sixth running of this event. A route through Beds, Bucks, Nothants and Oxon, using Millbrook ‘Alpine Circuit’, coffee stop at Prodrive and finish at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, Food etc. at finish, 95 miles approximately.

12^th May – BLUEBELL RUN – www.rossmotorsports.co.uk

Contacts: Matt Rogers, subaru4matt@yahoo.co.uk , Stuart Harrold, 01989-763403

110 mile tour in the Wye Valley and Welsh Marches. Start near Ross-on-Wye and finish in Ross for a meal at the best hotel in Ross-on-Wye. Morning coffee, lunch at a nice country pub and the finish meal together with finisher’s awards are included in the entry. Beautiful views and countryside guaranteed.

20^th May – HILLS & VALLEY SCENIC TOUR – Kidderminster Car Club – www.kidderminstercarclub.co.uk

Contacts: Mac Roath, 01592-752950, Simon Rogers, 01905-621180, kiddicarclub@blueyonder.co.uk

Third running of the event will be a tour through beautiful areas of South Shropshire including Long Mynd, Clun Forst, Kerry Ridge and Stipenstones. The event aims to provide a leisurely drive in picturesque countryside along the lanes best enjoyed at a slower pace, giving both driver and passengers longer to enjoy the glorious views.

20^th May – THREE COUNTIES TOUR – Croydon & District Motor Club – www.croydonanddistrictmotorclub.co.uk

Contact: Terry Douce, 01883-343450, doucepam@hotmail.co.uk

The event takes in the counties of Surrey, East Sussex and Kent. Start and finish at Whyteleafe Club. Coffee stop at Groombridge Place and lunch at Bodiam Castle. The route will be approx. 120 miles. Entry fee £60 to include lunch & buffet.

11th August - HRCR SUMMER RUN - HRCR North West

Contact: John Hunt, 01782-516275, summerrun@btinternet.com

The HRCR Summer Run is a new scenic tour from the experienced HRCR North West team. The route of approximately 120 miles will be through the quiet lanes in the Staffordshire and Shropshire border area, taking in the Maer Hills and the many beautiful villages in this area. The navigation will be varied but straight forward. Full details will be available in March, so keep an eye on the HRCR website for more details.

19^th August – WARWICKSHIRE TOUR 2012 – Quinton Motor Club - www.quinton-mc.org.uk

Contact: Malcolm Hutchinson, 01212-491955, malcom.1962@live.co.uk

Start at Kingsnorton Golf Club, Wythall. Route around Stratford-on-Avon to Hatton Country World, then two loops of 25 miles from Hatton Country World. Entry fee approx. £60.

23^rd September – CLASSIC HARVEST TOUR – Windsor Car Club – www.classicharvesttour.co.uk

Contact: Terry Schraider, 01344-454466, schraider@btinternet.com

For those who want a taste of classic car rallying without the expense, high speed or rough roads, the Classic Harvest Tour is a scenic tour designed to give entrants a feel for what classic car rallying can be like without the need for special equipment or documentation.

7^th October – TOUR OF KENT – Blackpalfrey Motor Club of Kent – www.blackpalfrey.co.uk

Contact: Tom Ash, 202-8460-9641, tourofkent@blackpalfrey.co.uk

Drive your cherished car around the leafy lanes of Kent, with coffee, lunch and dinner halts. Choice of an easy to follow tulip roadbook or route instructions to be plotted on Ordnance Survey maps.

4^th November - AUTUMN LEAVES – HRCR – www.scenictoursuk.co

Contact: Peter Ball, secretary@scenictoursuk.co

A scenic tour in the Wye Valley and the Royal Forest of Dean of 100 miles showing the areas in all their autumn splendour. The route is defined by an easy to follow tulip roadbook and is open to vehicles of 20 years and over. A breakfast roll, morning coffee, afternoon tea and a three course evening meal included in the entry fee of £90.

For further details on any of these events contact Dave Lucas on Tel. 01384 291441 or email david.lucas29@yahoo.co.uk

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