Best route to Alton Towers?
Best route to Alton Towers?
I’m off to Alton Towers soon, not been for a few years, and was hoping for some advice on the best route to take.
Last time we went I seem to recall the satnav sent us some weird way that took us ages. We ignored it on the way home and got back pretty easily.
Going from Accy.
TIA.
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Last time we went I seem to recall the satnav sent us some weird way that took us ages. We ignored it on the way home and got back pretty easily.
Going from Accy.
TIA.
UTC.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Once you're past Manchester, I'm not sure there's more than one route.
Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
I’m sure I took a different route on the way back. Was about five years ago though.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
If you end up going down the M6 it will take you off at the A500 junction north of Keele services but I think you are better coming off at the A500 south of the services, the one that goes past Stoke's ground.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Either of the two exits mentioned above will do - AT is about twenty miles along the A500 dual carriageway.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
RAC routefinder says nothing in it.
M6=90 miles, CT is correct for coming off.
M60 Eastbound then Wilmslow--Macc--Alton=70miles
M6=90 miles, CT is correct for coming off.
M60 Eastbound then Wilmslow--Macc--Alton=70miles
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Going through Macclesfield is the more scenic route but M6 is far more simple if you have no Sat nav.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
I would go down the M6 to Junction 16 left onto the A500 through Stoke, left again onto the A50 towards Derby (past the Britannia Stadium on your right).
Follow the A50, you take the third exit on the roundabout at Blythe Bridge but you are still on the A50 heading towards Derby.
When you reach Uttoxeter there is the second roundabout (on the A50), take the first exit onto the B5030 (I think) towards Rocester then follow the signs for Alton Towers.
Follow the A50, you take the third exit on the roundabout at Blythe Bridge but you are still on the A50 heading towards Derby.
When you reach Uttoxeter there is the second roundabout (on the A50), take the first exit onto the B5030 (I think) towards Rocester then follow the signs for Alton Towers.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Up and over, round the twisties , keep the big wheels spinning and you will waltzer it. Or you could always catch the ghost train.
Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Myself,I would go down m60 (east) then take the scenic route down the A6 & A53.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
If you come off the M65 at the M61 turn off, then head for Blackpool you will get to the pleasure beach. Much cheaper. And far better
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Thats correct. Dont come off at tge A500ClaretTony wrote:If you end up going down the M6 it will take you off at the A500 junction north of Keele services but I think you are better coming off at the A500 south of the services, the one that goes past Stoke's ground.
Next one a few miles further down the M6.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
couple of different routes you can take to Alton Towers - one not better than the other!
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Down the m6 to stoke then the off roads to alton towers past the bug JCB facroryFoulthrow wrote:I’m off to Alton Towers soon, not been for a few years, and was hoping for some advice on the best route to take.
Last time we went I seem to recall the satnav sent us some weird way that took us ages. We ignored it on the way home and got back pretty easily.
Going from Accy.
TIA.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
I tend to go to Alton Towers at least once per year and I travel whichever way Google Maps tells me is quicker on the day.
It can backfire - I remember being stuck in traffic for an hour unexpectedly somewhere near Stockport once, and another time getting diverted down some single track country lanes where I met a tractor coming the other way and had to reverse for what felt like half a mile to let it past, but usually big brother sees me right.
I think I've probably been by all of the routes mentioned above. All much of a muchness so just keep an eye on the traffic news.
It can backfire - I remember being stuck in traffic for an hour unexpectedly somewhere near Stockport once, and another time getting diverted down some single track country lanes where I met a tractor coming the other way and had to reverse for what felt like half a mile to let it past, but usually big brother sees me right.
I think I've probably been by all of the routes mentioned above. All much of a muchness so just keep an eye on the traffic news.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
My sister took my daughter yesterday, and her satnav took her down via Buxton (because of delays on the M6).
She said it wasn't much different from using the M6, timewise, and it's a prettier journey.
She came back via the motorways though.
She said it wasn't much different from using the M6, timewise, and it's a prettier journey.
She came back via the motorways though.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
I've now removed all the unnecessary comments from one poster from this thread and taken the appropriate action. I've also removed the equally unnecessary responses.
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Good on you CT this thread had been a bit of a "Rollercoaster ride"ClaretTony wrote:I've now removed all the unnecessary comments from one poster from this thread and taken the appropriate action. I've also removed the equally unnecessary responses.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I know that there are internet based options available for finding routes but a bit of actual experience often beats satnav I've found.
Also, thanks to CT. I don't let one negative comment bother me. I think the fact that almost everyone else has taken the time to help me out demonstrates that, 99% of the time, this board is a great place to be.
Also, thanks to CT. I don't let one negative comment bother me. I think the fact that almost everyone else has taken the time to help me out demonstrates that, 99% of the time, this board is a great place to be.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
When you get near, follow the signs, your satnav might lead you to a tractor ha
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Once you get there the all you can eat pizza and pasta restaurant for 15 quid are bang on.
Far better than the overpriced burger and chicken places.
Far better than the overpriced burger and chicken places.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
In terms of routes when you’re physically in Alton Towers, I always say the same thing - don’t follow the herd to X-Sector (Oblivion/Smiler). Make the long walk up to the back of the park in Forbidden Valley (Nemesis/Galactica) and work your way around the place backwards.
You can usually get about three rides in each on Nemesis and Galactica whilst most are stood in an hour long queue for The Smiler or Wicker Man (far better to do those in the afternoon).
You can usually get about three rides in each on Nemesis and Galactica whilst most are stood in an hour long queue for The Smiler or Wicker Man (far better to do those in the afternoon).
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
jedi_master wrote:In terms of routes when you’re physically in Alton Towers, I always say the same thing - don’t follow the herd to X-Sector (Oblivion/Smiler). Make the long walk up to the back of the park in Forbidden Valley (Nemesis/Galactica) and work your way around the place backwards.
You can usually get about three rides in each on Nemesis and Galactica whilst most are stood in an hour long queue for The Smiler or Wicker Man (far better to do those in the afternoon).
I went last year just after Wicker Man opened and X-Sector early doors was great. Got on Smiler in about 10 mins. Everyone was over by Wicker Man.
I would simply suggest keeping an eye on the live ride times page on their website on your mobile phone and plan accordingly.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Just download the app to your phone for all queue times. There nothing like they used to be mind.
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Has anyone tried the Alton Dungeon yet? We are going for first time this year on the 15th and were planning on doing it but noted you have to pay extra (think it's a fiver).
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Whichever route you take from the M6 be carefull with your speed. There are cameras on the A500 and the A50
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Re: Best route to Alton Towers?
Have you set off yet palFoulthrow wrote:I’m off to Alton Towers soon, not been for a few years, and was hoping for some advice on the best route to take.
Last time we went I seem to recall the satnav sent us some weird way that took us ages. We ignored it on the way home and got back pretty easily.
Going from Accy.
TIA.
UTC.
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