My Dream Drive: Lambourn loop - Pistonheads.com
Where: Lambourn Loop, Berkshire Downs. "Rather conveniently, the 24-mile route starts just off junction 14 of the M4 on the A338. It runs north over the Berkshire Downs to Wantage, then heads east briefly before turning back down south to Lambourn on the B4001. The final stretch on the... "The Lambourn Loop has a bit of everything. "The A338 then tumbles into Wantage, where the loop turns left at the crossroads. The character of the roads changes quite dramatically here, with a much rougher surface that asks some pretty stern questions of any chassis. "At the end of the road, the loop takes a left onto the B4001, which is similar in character to the previous road for a mile or two with a broken, uneven surface. "As the B4001 climbs away from a tight right-hander, the surface begins to smooth out a little and the road widens once again. Two long straights lead to Lambourn, after which the B4000 runs alongside the M4 to the end of the loop. This road is a little busier so it's an ideal opportunity to let the car cool down before pulling into the The Pheasant at the junction with the A338 for a. Source: www.pistonheads.com
