Trying To Find The UK's Best Driving Road

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My final adventure with the 992 generation Porsche 911 GT3 and I head to the Brecon Beacons in Wales to try and find the UK's best driving road.
After being disappointed when I head to the iconic Black Mountain Pass, I discover the A4067, just a few miles away: goo.gl/maps/PNUgYdjzhabcQ8KE9
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@swagazaur 3 жыл бұрын

Sam is such an underrated automotive youtuber, the adventures he goes on and shares with us, the story telling and vlog style is top notch. Been watching for years now and definitely think he deserves more views at least. Cheers

@romanslifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

He is a force based off of hes quality and ideas for multi-video series

@spacewhale442 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@maddog4390 3 жыл бұрын

Not really underrated Has 500k followers, his own podcast and always getting perks from companies within the industry. Give it a couple of years if he keeps at it and he'll be 1mil plus subs

@keszty 3 жыл бұрын

Best there is

@johnnydixon5687 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@10Tenths 3 жыл бұрын

There are those that will flip their GT3 and then there's guys like Sam who will actually drive them. Someone should really get him an allocation!

@seenthroughglass 3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed

@ZahidHussain-ir3so 3 жыл бұрын

@@seenthroughglass It's disgusting that there's a GT3 on Autotrader with 100 miles on the clock for £265K. Too many are seeing cars as an investment tool instead of a pleasure tool (yep I said, a pleasure tool!)

@plife911 3 жыл бұрын

You would make a great gt3 owner Sam. Been harrassing dealers for over 2 years and did manage to secure a configurable slot…. But wont receive my ordered car for another 8 months because its a pts manual touring and apparently they need to wait for microchips to be manufactured by hamster wheel power. However, its unlikely i could realize “oh goodie, id like a gt3” that i could get one on the spot, without paying some crazy markup. I agree these cars should be driven but the line is deep and unfortunately full of flippers and collectors (and less drivers). Hopefully you can get one now at a fair price because youre famous, or maybe get in line for the next one now

@freddiejones4598 3 жыл бұрын

@@ZahidHussain-ir3so there was one up for 300k with Amari

@borjastick 3 жыл бұрын

If he doesn't do it very soon the one eyed trouser snake with the new Mrs Sam will get busy and little Sams will arrive putting the kibosh on any cars let alone a GT3.

@edmurth 3 жыл бұрын

Some of your best content is when you’re not as focused on the cinematography and your passion for what you’re driving shines through. Collecting your 360 still stands out to me, not because of how it was shot but because of how excited you were.

@chrisdyson5513 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can’t help the British weather. It is what it is! Hope someone gives you a build slot for a 992, and you share the discussion you have to have with Vicki 😉

@seenthroughglass 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I’m already scared of that conversation

@djones1304 3 жыл бұрын

I think the weather is perfect to test this beast. If you can’t drive and enjoy it in the rain then perhaps not the right car for the uk.

@scalecrawlnl 3 жыл бұрын

Cool drive! Before purchasing, how about, extending this agreement with Porsche GB? Perhaps a short term lease, something a bit creative, to continue the STG British Isles exploration tour? Meaning to say, rewatched STG Drive The World video compilations, such a good car travel and people atmosphere.(and Porsche appreciation) Thank you. And, is it time for the Autumn motorcycle riding lessons?

@DEYAUTOMOBILI 3 жыл бұрын

😂. can someone actually share a link of seen through glass driving in a good weather

@seenthroughglass 3 жыл бұрын

Some say it doesn’t exist

@Mikesding 3 жыл бұрын

The only video I can think of is driving up the volcano, but then it was cloudy until the top anyway

@DEYAUTOMOBILI 3 жыл бұрын

@@seenthroughglass 😂😂😂😂

@ikemartyn9688 3 жыл бұрын

Australia

@PuffinDragun69 3 жыл бұрын

Most honest and humble auto journalist of your generation!

@markrobbins5984 3 жыл бұрын

Another fine video Sam, loved the wider interior camera shot you used, allowing us to see the manual gearstick being used, and enjoy the complimentary engine sounds with it! 👏🏼

@Racelinekarting 3 жыл бұрын

Sam, you be really proud of yourself. The quality of your videos are top notch. The B roll shots are stunning and you really tell a story in your own unique and humorous fashion. So many of your colleges push out (except James) do lazy videos. Love the travel video in the UK. I know you like the European stuff but for the UK viewers it’s much more realistic for us to jump in our cars and experience these drives than the ones abroad. Great work Sam. You are my favourite Cartuber.

@chrisnesci 3 жыл бұрын

Sam this series has been amazing, well done mate!! The car, your enthusiasm and the locations… EPIC!!

@TisMeCraigT 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Sam you are my favourite automotive KZfaqr. So down to earth and like to Tony said in an episode of the podcast, you never buy something f that is beyond what you can afford which I really like. It makes your content more authentic 👍

@foodsillustrated 3 жыл бұрын

Old military road northbound through the Cairngorms !!! Maybe not as many twists but awesome undulations and corners (with no cars and no speed limit - 70 of course)

@RICHARD10195 3 жыл бұрын

Great driving roads are always the ones the locals know about, I live in the Peak District and people come for Snake Pass and the Cat & Fiddle but it’s not often I use them it’s just one traffic jam much better off the beaten track that aren’t ruined by harsh speed limits.

@2.fresh767 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Macc, Cat & Fiddle was one of the best before the average speed cameras.

@RICHARD10195 3 жыл бұрын

@@2.fresh767 the tight and twisty bits are still good but the faster more open bends are ruined totally

@williamrogercummings277 3 жыл бұрын

I had fun for 12:28 minutes with you, Wales, and the Porsche 911 GT3. Thanks and the coffee cameo was a nice touch. I'm a happy subscriber.

@user-od9iz9cv1w 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Sam. I agree with your decision to post more content with less production value. You will always crank out epic videos because that is your nature. That said, I think you'd do well to sprinkle more videos like this one in between the epic productions just to up your views. We enjoy your content.

@matteosiefert846 3 жыл бұрын

This trip once again tops your already exceptional production value...it's absolutely lovely! As is the car. You're definitely doing it justice with your videography Sam!

@utctuning11 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video, absolutely top notch. Thank you for all the effort you put in to make these so enjoyable to watch

@SpontaneousEvolution 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you made and released that video! Great to have a few vids on the GT3.

@TommyWalls007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting them out Sam. I will continue to watch every one

@jennings5502 3 жыл бұрын

Love the cars you drive and the places you go, rain or shine. Another outstanding video!

@TheMrFishnDucks 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome car. Definitely need to return and show us more of those sights. Looking forward to the next episode. Keep up the good work.

@BB030593 3 жыл бұрын

I loved all the GT3 content through Wales. It was great to see you out on some proper drives/roads again.

@jameswright1864 3 жыл бұрын

Sam, I live on the Welsh boarder and have a lotus exige s and know where all the unreal roads are. There are some truly great quiet roads. When the weather is good it’s ace!

@kevind1447 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome driving roads, great video Sam!

@timpullen9784 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is always the best out there. I think you should always release what you film as I'm sure even what you class as your worst work will be 100 times better than what other people make

@ElTurfStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent in-depth review of a dream car - also useful coffee info. Thanks once more Sam! (sets destination to Baffle Haus).

@wheelspintv6864 3 жыл бұрын

I done these roads on a motorbike 3 weeks ago in the sunshine. Absolutely amazing.. I did it downwards as I could see further around the corners. Lots of amazing roads in Wales. Evo triangle, Black Mountains , B5474 , Cycle path 81 and many many more all are much needed roads to visit. I'll be uploading some POV vids when I edit the videos.

@m1keyw 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning the road numbers - always useful for when planning future road trips.

@UltimoHJF 3 жыл бұрын

Really hope you can get an allocation! We all know your spec would be incredible ! Top tier video once again Sam 💪💪

@alistairmykura7401 6 ай бұрын

And just like that, I’m here. Watching him troll Porsche for a build slot…. That he got. So happy for you dude! Love your work. Chapeau.

@fabianpluddemann9148 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thanks for putting it out.

@MRVSKIN 3 жыл бұрын

Sam. This series in the GT3 has been fantastic. Absolutely love that engine and if it was me who was able to get one then it would be the touring version for sure in manual

@stuffit14321 3 жыл бұрын

Great content! Always loved this channel

@TobRacer 3 жыл бұрын

Being inspired by many motoring journalists, I went to visit Wales in summer 2019 and went through these roads. I don't own a fancy car, just a simple Citroen Xsara with a revy 1.6 16v, petrol engine but it's still a good enjoyable car to drive and I absolutely loved my trip and pushing my car through these roads. And I think driving can be fun in any car as long as the road and the journey is enjoyable... I may live in France where there's some extraordinary roads but honestly the UK got a lot of special ones. I miss Wales, I'd love to come back (with Scotland + Yorkshire Moors as a to do list)

@mannski7269 3 жыл бұрын

A great car, great roads and great coffee. You are living the dream my friend. Cheers. Love the content Sam.

@dnice362 3 жыл бұрын

Sam I’ve been watching him for a long time. Love his content and videography. Keep the videos coming Sam

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

Someone needs to offer you that build slot ASAP! Great video again Sam

@rtsmith3921 3 жыл бұрын

Sam hope you have better luck obtaining a build slot for a 992 GT3 than we have here in the US. Hopefully your popularity as a great content provider will help!

@worldspottingexhibit 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Sam keep putting these out they're top notch videos!

@samwayne9000 3 жыл бұрын

Cinematography in this Wales series is 🔥

@mattiazonelli 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this mini-series as well as I love the GT3✨ Man if you can get a GT3!

@chaitanyasahasrabudhe8864 3 жыл бұрын

what a chill video! loved it!

@lpdandi12 3 жыл бұрын

Loved all the GT3 videos and also seeing a bit of Wales.

@superravmanrampage 3 жыл бұрын

There is absolutely no way Sam stuck to the speed limit 😅 He just edited it out

@maximmisko8821 3 жыл бұрын

Would you? :D

@jonasaxelsson3529 3 жыл бұрын

Got offered a buildslot on touring in swe, Needed to look at some videos to pull the trigger. Great content Sam as allways.

@denisspratt926 3 жыл бұрын

You should check out the Bike Shed in London. Similar wibe to the coffee/bike place you're in here. But a bit bigger. Nice video as usual though. Keep up the good work.

@mattleader821 3 жыл бұрын

Should have tried out the A4061 Rhigos Rd over the top of the mountains. Stunning bit of road.

@CosmicSeeker69 Жыл бұрын

thnx Matt - I'll bring my Madza MX-5

@johnbarry731 2 жыл бұрын

You need to get up to the North York Moors and drive the road from the A171 Guisborough to Whitby road over Blakey Ridge to Hutton Le Hole. It’s brilliant. Evo use it regularly for road tests. Close by is also the B1287 between Stokesley and Helmsley. It’s known as the Yorkshire TT and is brilliant. Both run for about 20 miles and don’t have a 40 limit. There are other great roads around there too.

@awilliams7052 9 ай бұрын

I absolutely love watching this guys videos. I really do. :) Keep the videos coming please :) x

@Octane_obsessions 3 жыл бұрын

to be honest i live fairly local to the black mountains and on a good day you can get good fun use out of the your car as everyone does it anyway, great video though loving the gt3 content

@Paul_F_C 3 жыл бұрын

I soo love driving the Brecon Beacons in my Porsche and luckily for me I live 1&1/2 hour driving from those fabulous roads

@KeriBeal 3 жыл бұрын

I knew you’d come back to that road 😃 Yup the speed limit was in place when you were there last, not many people stick to it but with cameras rolling you have to. Regularly when I go up there am there are car clubs from all over just driving the road, last time I went there were a load of nutters attempting to drift the hairpin which was entertaining

@davidmoody9069 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work mate.

@johnnyboy1586 3 жыл бұрын

I can see why you Brits go to Spain for a break😉great car and review Sam,would love to drive one of these weapons!

@spacewhale442 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing a new stg video gives me the kind of joy Sam is experiencing in that car

@dj_destruction2367 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure you passed me in Newport on your way back. What a machine got a few good photos on the way past 💪🏼

@cracer1231 3 жыл бұрын

Be really interesting to see you drive this and the previous gen back to back

@markchip1 3 жыл бұрын

I have a suggestion for Porsche to start to offer a new optional extra, after watching this video - offer a smoke generator with an outlet against the rear wing of their high downforce models... So that drivers can watch the aero effects in the mirror!!!

@Dieene1234 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always

@colinpaton3770 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam, cracking little video, shame about the speed limit. Do you or prefer the gt3 to the 812? Wonder which is better over road rivets? 😉

@holeefok3158 3 жыл бұрын

love that kind of trips rallie. loove it.

@Mikesding 3 жыл бұрын

Sam, I'm intrigued from the last 2 videos - how come you move the seat every time you get in, do you have to move it back to get out?

@RogerBaileyOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

I think you liked it, come to North Wales & have a go in my PDK if you wish ...

@neilpatching7443 3 жыл бұрын

Been bloody great Sam as usual. I think that Porsche should just give you one Sam. Cheers mate 👍

@andrewgauld1757 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous Sam hope you get your GT3 keep the good videos coming

@kana4114 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your series on the GT3…. Checking my Lotto tickets now!

@conorkavanagh8437 3 жыл бұрын

Please try and get a slot! 😂Great videos as always Sam!

@mikemitch1041 3 жыл бұрын

Just been on holiday to Scotland and drove the highest road up to Glenshee after watch a previous video great drive

@jim_bocho 3 жыл бұрын

Crap weather & speed limit or not, amazing road & great video! On the car: Still a bit ridiculous that you can't "just" buy a GT3 if you want to (I'd prefer a Touring, though).

@jonathanfarrell1620 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 love it. Fair play. I love that you caught the 40 zone…. …. …. It’s effed up.

@swiper1818 3 жыл бұрын

I have 11,000+ km on a 991.2 gt3 touring since new - love it and will really miss it when it is gone. Magnificent car in all respects

@sleepeatdrive7619 3 жыл бұрын

What would you replace It with?

@colinw1591 3 жыл бұрын

Love it.... Just tell them you need to try the pdk..... 😁

@jackmorgan5431 3 жыл бұрын

What will the next car be, an F-type, GT3 or an AMR Rapide 😂

@seenthroughglass 3 жыл бұрын

God knows!!! Haha

@gen1c8rs88 3 жыл бұрын

@@seenthroughglass 992.1 GT3 GT3 GT3

@irvb9881 3 жыл бұрын

I was at Bafflehaus a few hours before you - would have loved to see a walkaround of the Mini, Maserati, monkey bike and cafe racers too.

@darylswalker 3 жыл бұрын

You need to experience the Hartside Pass up in the North / Cumbria. A686 👌

@jamespugh 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing car sam . Think ur more suited if they make the safari or duck tail model I would just wait.

@iainb9277 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! What a car. Why don't you take Tony's GT4 PDK for a drive (not as if he's driving it, he's just the flipper), it would be great to hear your thoughts?

@fud1376 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched a vid of cars leaving a 'meet' and you and Paul was there...You was in the 'Jaggg'...ha !!

@TeaVR Жыл бұрын

Great tip on BH. Will check it out. You definitely didn't find the best road in Wales.

@jamest5149 3 жыл бұрын

Try the A483 from Newtown to Crossgates next time 👍

@AleksandrHalas 3 жыл бұрын

this is one of the favorite roads of journalists from EVO Magazine, on the B4560 road is their favorite hotel THE BEAR

@connorgraham207 3 жыл бұрын

WE NEED 992 VIDOES IN THE FUTURE!!

@AlexTaylor19 3 жыл бұрын

0:24 buy one already Sam if you think it is perfect. On another note where’s the F-Type, are you still getting one?

@TheEXbGaming 3 жыл бұрын

Great content, when can we expect Europe road trip content??

@smf1384 3 жыл бұрын

you could do another 5 vids with that format and that car!

@dcap760capaldi5 2 жыл бұрын

Faith in the manual restored? Currently running 991.2 GT3 6-speed - do you think it's worth trying to upgrade? Thx

@lama6736 3 жыл бұрын

It’s cute Sam thought those were big drop offs.

@markwatson4106 3 жыл бұрын

What colour would you order Sam?? Great video. 👍

@johnmitchell2269 3 жыл бұрын

Sam, if you want to drive on a public road without a speed limit, get yourself to the Isle of Man!

@utpalgupta7901 3 жыл бұрын

Great content Sam. How is the car as a DD?

@oliversteels7 3 жыл бұрын

If you was to get a PTS slot what colour would you go for?

@isoconfused8744 3 жыл бұрын

Scotland without a doubt, if UK England - Lake district on lockdown, as slow driving visitor spoil your fun to much

@PrateekAndRuchi 3 жыл бұрын

Best youtuber in the world.

@fireblade6756 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, best road easy the North Coast 500!!!

@SuperOpticJ 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know these come in manual, that's pretty cool. but semi automatic in a Porsche is nice aswell

@dizz81 3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps I missed it. How are the carbon seats on these long drives?

@AleksandrHalas 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull better driving roads!!!

@peterchadwick7381 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos, but why do you adjust the seat each time you get in?

@seenthroughglass 3 жыл бұрын

Makes it easier to get in and out :)

@MrGB1999 2 жыл бұрын

Wales has largely become one big speed camera. Outside of the roads that will absolutely destroy your car. Great for the local economy. 👍

@2headedgeek 3 жыл бұрын

You should visit the roads on the Isle Of Arran mate.