Steve - I am up for meeting at Watford Gap & then finding a more interesting route up there - need to check and see what time Scoobs can get away (he is on hols til this weekend I think).
I can leave anytime from around 10:30 so could in theory meet Fizz/Liz at 11:30ish at Newbury, and be at Watford Gap by 1pm - happy to leave later if that suits everyone better.
Arriving in Skipton early evening sounds good - I think ideally I would like to be up there by around 6ish to leave a few hours to chill and have a beer or two.
I think once we know Scoobs' movements (ewwwww) we will be able to start finalising plans - assuming Fizz has cleared it with Liz