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« on: May 13, 2006, 22:42:42 »
in a recent Top Gear magazine issue it covered a sample of truckstops across the country mainly on the eastern side of england (A1/M1) corridor

the article mentioned a book you can buy which has been produced by the AA telling you about these cafes/truckstops which you might find a tad cheaper than your average motorway services.

i found the book on amazon for bout 6 quid, i cant remember the title as its in work and ive not been for a week but type in AA truckstop in the search and you should find it.
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2006, 09:37:48 »
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2006, 10:19:26 »
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telling you about these cafes/truckstops which you might find a tad cheaper than your average motorway services.


Here's one for you.
Just off of junction 9 M1 is Watling Street truck stop (towards Dunstable on the A5, approx 1 min along)
Loads cheaper than any motorway services.
Cars welcome, just choose your parking space wisely  :wink:
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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2006, 20:36:43 »
Best oe I've found, in Devon, just off the A38 Devon Expressway at Drum Bridges roundabout. Take the roundabout towards Bovey Tracy but come off and head towards Liverton. Through Liverton and follow signs towards Gorse Blossom railway, Izzys Cafe on you left.

Doesn't look much from the outside, but the food is great!!
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2006, 20:52:39 »
Best guide I've found is look and see how many HGV's etc are parked up outside. Whats more thats free :wink:
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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2006, 21:14:01 »
datalas..

yes it is

blooming good read

it gives you prices and what its like, plus gives you directions and the map location
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« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2006, 12:36:26 »
try Jacks hill Truck Stop on the A5 just north of Towcester
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Re: Truckstop Food Guide
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2006, 13:29:37 »
Quote from: "Jake"
Quote from: "strapping young lad"
telling you about these cafes/truckstops which you might find a tad cheaper than your average motorway services.


Here's one for you.
Just off of junction 9 M1 is Watling Street truck stop (towards Dunstable on the A5, approx 1 min along)
Loads cheaper than any motorway services.
Cars welcome, just choose your parking space wisely  :wink:
 :D


another recommendation from Jake lloyd (grossman) a connoiseur of roadside eating  :lol:
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Re: Truckstop Food Guide
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2006, 23:02:02 »
Quote from: "Jake"
Quote from: "strapping young lad"
telling you about these cafes/truckstops which you might find a tad cheaper than your average motorway services.


Here's one for you.
Just off of junction 9 M1 is Watling Street truck stop (towards Dunstable on the A5, approx 1 min along)
Loads cheaper than any motorway services.
Cars welcome, just choose your parking space wisely  :wink:
 :D


Ill agree with you on that one buddy, did a job just up the road in markyate and we had breckie in there a few times very tasty!!!
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« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2006, 19:08:32 »
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Ill agree with you on that one buddy, did a job just up the road in markyate and we had breckie in there a few times very tasty!!!


No worries
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