In Search of One of England's Finest Roads | Yorkshire Dales (Road Trip Part 2)

Summary

A motovlogger rides through the scenic Yorkshire Dales in England. After stopping frequently for photos, he realizes he's low on gas but can't find a station. He backtracks and refuels, then continues to the Buttertubs Pass. Though fog limits visibility, he sees the Pass is breathtaking. Racing sunset, he makes it to the pub where he's staying, dries his wet gear by the radiator, and orders dinner. The treacherous foggy ride back was the scariest of his life, but he survives to make it back safely.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video takes place in the Yorkshire Dales in England during the winter.
• 🚗 The video focuses on driving and riding on scenic roads in the Yorkshire countryside.
• ⛽️ The narrator runs out of fuel while riding due to not monitoring the fuel gauge.
• 🍽 The narrator stops to eat and refuel before continuing the journey.
• 🌫 The weather turns bad with heavy rain, wind and fog reducing visibility.
• 😧 The narrator describes the scary ride back in near darkness and heavy fog.
• 🏡 The narrator makes it to the overnight pub/inn accommodation.
• 🔥 The old inn has a cozy fire to warm up and dry out.
• 😴 The narrator puts in a food order before settling in for the night.
• 🛏 The room is simple but has everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Q & A

What was the name of the road that the narrator considered one of the best driving roads in England?

The narrator referred to it as the butter tub pass, but didn't seem totally sure of the exact name.

Why did the narrator have to double back at one point during his drive?

He realized he was very low on fuel and hadn't seen a gas station in a long time, so he had to turn around and drive back to find one.

What kind of accommodation did the narrator book for the night?

He booked a room at a pub/inn called The Tennants for £55 per night using booking.com.

What made the return ride in the dark so challenging and scary?

Extremely heavy fog set in that reduced visibility to about 20 meters. With no lights and tricky terrain, the narrator found it very difficult and frightening to navigate back.

What was the narrator unable to do during parts of his drive due to lack of mobile connectivity?

He couldn't access Google Maps or other services that require mobile data/signal to help navigate or find information.

How old were some parts of the inn where the narrator stayed?

He mentioned that apparently some parts were about 400 years old.

Why did the narrator have to get his food order in early at the inn?

Because it was off season, they would close the kitchen if they didn't have enough orders coming in.

What was the narrator able to see drying above the radiator when he first arrived at the inn?

He had wrapped all his wet belongings around the radiator to dry them off.

What view did the narrator expect to see from his room the next morning?

He thought his room would look out onto a very tall sheer rock face.

How much distance did the narrator cover in his first 4 hours of driving that day?

Only about 20 miles because he kept stopping to enjoy the views.