Getting bike to Hook of Holland

[Dave Barter]

in a moment of pissed-up-ness myself and Helen bought tickets to see the Toy Dolls in Arnhem in 2 weeks time

We've decided to cycle there and back from the Hook of Holland as a penance for our alcoholic ways but the ferry option is looking quite expensive. We need to be there Saturday AM and the Friday night ferry requires a cabin. We have to return Sunday late PM and hence another overnight and another cabin and it's adding up to £250 for us and our bikes.

Am I missing a cheaper option for misers?

[Bearbonesnorm]

I know nowt about ferries but

myself and Helen bought tickets to see the Toy Dolls

Yay

[Dave Barter]

I don't know if you've ever seen them live Stu but there are few bands better on the stage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8dbAeRMHEQ

[Chew]

Unfortunately thats probably the only way.
Looking on how to get to Belgium myself, and the ferry is expensive.

This could be cheating, but potentially drive to Dover, park, ferry to Dunkirk and ride up?

[Dave Barter]

We don't have enough time for the Dunkirk option so I've sold one of Helen's kidneys and booked the ferry. Just need to tell her now.

ps. Chew I have some books sat on my desk that I should have mailed you about 3 months ago

[Mike]

Dave I went to the hook by ferry last yr only cost us 100 each return?? I know a great route from terminal to arnhem if u were riding

Arnhem is a nice town, the bridge is worth a look with a little museum next to it

[Dave Barter]

Mike we have to go on overnight ferry which is mandatory cabin.

Please tell the route!

[paramart]

we used to use the ferry overnight wasn't compulsory for cabin, plenty of space to get your doss bag out, Arnhem fantastic town great british heritage and brill peeps and pubs, enjoy the concert

[godivatrailrider]

I use that crossing a couple of times a year, I'm pretty sure a cabin is essential on a night crossing.
There may be an option of booking a seat in the executive lounge but a cabin is much better as you have a comfy bed and a shower.
If it's £250 return for 2 folks and 2 cabins that's only £125 each so not much different to Mikes costs ... £60 for a crossing and accommodation isn't too steep ....
I love this crossing as we can all have a few beers, a good sleep , a shower, get woken up to "Don't worry, Be Happy", and you leave the ferry refreshed and clean and rested already in European time at 08:00 in a place called Monster. What's not to like. :)

[Dave Barter]

Yeah in hindsight it's not too bad. But when we pissed-up-booked it we were thinking nearer £100.

Next question, is it relatively easy to cycle out of the port and Hook of Holland? I've planned a route using a Dutch cycle route planner which has hopefully got us onto quiet paths/roads.

[Mike]

Yes dave to the above! It's a great place to cycle u have access to so many cycleways. I'll be home later I will buzz the route to you. Then u can pick at it if you want. We did ride via Amsterdam but if you look at my route in reverse you should be able to ride to arnhem direct and we stayed on a cracking campsite just out of town.

[Dave Barter]

Thanks Mike

Helen booked us a hotel so we're not camping just need to get my 18 hole docs in a seatpack somehow

[Farawayvisions]

Here's a wee present for you and Helen. The Toy Dolls. I've placed them in my trug with a bit of parsley to give them an off-road feel.

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[Dave Barter]

Lucky Action Man