English: The A686 below Hartside The road here is on a long gradual descent into the South Tyne valley. The road, which connects Penrith and Haydon Bridge, is beloved of bikers and was named one of the greatest drives in the country by the AA. Cumbria County Council are responsible for keeping the Cumbrian part free of snow and ice but do not grit the section between Melmerby and Alston after sunset due to safety concerns.
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