Driving A McLaren GT To The UK's HIGHEST PUB

Whilst visiting Alexander's Prestige, they suggested we go to lunch at the UK's Highest Pub, so I jumped in a McLaren GT for the adventure.
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From McLaren about the GT:
The world has changed. The superlight McLaren GT is the Grand Tourer reimagined. Rejuvenated. And the results are extraordinary. Strikingly beautiful. And the lightest, quickest accelerating car in its class.
The GT is shaped by our relentless desire to challenge the established order. We took the key ingredients and reinvented and applied them in new, innovative ways. Then combined with the power and performance that is undiluted McLaren.
The GT is a supercar that is thrilling, yet refined, dynamic and engaging. Never before has a car with such incredible dynamic capabilities been coupled with such class leading refinement.
Beneath the muscular elegance of the GT’s body lies a masterclass in engineering and innovation. The new McLaren 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8 delivers 620PS and 630Nm of torque. Combine these figures with a weight of just 1,530kg, and performance is stunning… Standing start to 100km/h (0-62mph) takes just 3.2 seconds. While 0-200km/h (0-124mph) is achieved in 9 seconds. Top speed is as spectacular as you’d expect from a McLaren - at 326km/h (203mph). Built around its lightweight carbon fibre MonoCell II-T chassis, the GT has McLaren DNA shaping every bit of its personality. Lightweight with comfort and performance. Because more power shouldn’t have to mean more weight.
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[@AlexandersPrestigeLtd]

A great day out Sam and the weather couldn't have been better for those roads, drone footage looks epic on top of the hill!

[@ronniejustin9907]

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[@Rosinka06]

I love seeing videos like this Sam! It's not the usual "look what I've done to my car" video that so many people do. Here we get to see the romanticism of the automotive experience, ie roadtrips, friends, pubs and fun. Just simple enjoyment. Keep it up!

[@mrmartin2079]

Sam is so different ( in such a good way ) to most other car youtubers

[@bentleyspotter]

Most of your videos are doing what i wish i could. Just drive around the countryside in a nice car on a nice day to go to a pub. Keep it up Sam!

[@seenthroughglass]

Days like this are hard to beat! Thanks for tuning in

[@jamesmarshall1673]

Great video, production is beautiful. I think the GT is an interesting car, but people seem to be coming at it wrong. I don’t see it as a traditional GT car it’s more like ‘can we take what McLaren are great at and make it more comfortable and practical’. Hence the carbon tub and engine. In that way I think it makes more sense rather than a direct competitor for Aston/Bentley. It looked great doing that in some great British countryside!

[@venom5809]

I don't know why the GT doesn't get more love, I was checking one out yesterday and it's really quite stunning with the bonus of being much more useful than your average supercar.

[@milosilic23]

Because Mclaren is dropping the ball sith their products. They keep throwing out cars one after another in short succession. So peope basically dont notice them

[@mrmartin2079]

Looks like a corvette ?

[@Anythingyoulike2013]

I think in 2 years the price of the GT will be a bargain

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

@@Anythingyoulike2013Bingo, wouldn't be surprised by 140k

[@Anythingyoulike2013]

@@TheG60528XiJinPing already starting from £105k in uk...

[@firasco]

Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the video, beautiful drive, great vibes all around and that glorious weather topped it off.

[@petercowdell1328]

The quality and production value of your videos is truly great! Thanks for the time you put into them!

[@matteosiefert846]

Probably my favorite McLaren in their current lineup...there's something about its shapes I really love! 🔥

[@aduncan520]

Once you've left the airbnb please leave a link to it Sam!

[@seenthroughglass]

www.holidayathome.co.uk/accommodation/brompton-lakes/

[@hazyblue69]

It's a really nice area, I live a short drive from the area and work in and around it monthly.

[@sportzntouring]

What a great location! Those roads looked amazing. I think I'd have been tempted to drive them again in the 360! Great content Sam! 🤙

[@darylcoates2762]

Great video as always Sam. While you're up here you need to have a blast over the buttertubs pass, it's a great road with even better scenery. It's about half an hour from where you're staying and is the road topgear used to film a segment featuring the 2nd gen jaguar xk driving on snow covered roads back in the day.

[@chrisdyson5513]

Great video, fantastic scenery and roads, brilliant editing. I think every mechanic is taught the same seven words on day one of training, “there’s just a couple of minor things!”

[@eSysmanSuperYachts]

Should definitely drive that 997 GT2. Would make a great video

[@seenthroughglass]

Maybe one day!

[@jan_rnld7960]

As always, awesome video! Thanks Sam :)

[@richardbaron2948]

I dont normally post on your videos but just thought I would let you know I'm really enjoying your channel. Great content and you are a natural behind and in front the camera. Keep it up, love the regular uploads :)>

[@markcady6882]

Perfect day, thanks for sharing... have to say the spec on the McLaren GT was epic......

[@seenthroughglass]

Yes it was! Thanks for tuning in

[@gandalfkenobi007]

Yes Sam, yes!! I've loved the GT since day one and I'm so happy you finally gave it a full feature, especially since you still need some time until you fall for the beauty of it 😉

[@seenthroughglass]

Still not sure I'm the biggest fan but I understand it's appeal a little more

[@richardbdop8741]

Good vid and great pub! I've never managed to stop there with the weather as glorious as you experienced. Called in a couple of years ago and almost had the passenger door ripped off by the wind. Fortunately my passenger was a man with a good grip and he managed to restrain the door. I think it's also the only pub I've ever visited where a group of guys with beer in one hand, might have birds of prey resting on the other arm. Different!!

[@dannymunk2982]

So good content this year Sam!!!

[@matt1081]

I really need to revisit the Tan Hill Inn. My Aunty and Uncle used to own and run the pub back in the mid 80’s. Fond memories of being snowed in up there once or twice. Great video

[@williamrogercummings9607]

Good job, Sam, fun commentary and artistic cinematography.

[@LeddersD]

Can't wait to visit Perla coffee down the road from me and get me some STG blend. Loving both channels....awesome content and exciting times for some road trips.

[@seenthroughglass]

Wicked! Let me know what you think

[@stopmyforeclosure101]

Another great video, what a dealership and region, makes me dream a little especially that pub, hum..

[@mrman17]

STG is one of the few UK car channels I still watch regularly after I started watching them a few years ago. Definitely underrated and definitely deserves more followers.

[@NickG24]

Yey, I recommended Tan Hill too 👌🏻- hope it was good, need to get up there myself soon - been a long time since I’ve been and now got a GT car to make journey.

[@spadgm]

Just put a like on this vid, but need sleep so I look forward to watching it tomorrow lol.

[@seenthroughglass]

You're the best!

[@Sonnymonster]

Me too! Just added it to my lunch break playlist for tomorrow👍

[@spadgm]

@@seenthroughglassThanks, Just watched the vid, fantastic as always, loved the pub, and the stock at Alexander's is amazing!

[@CorentinPecnard]

Going to a pub, in a British car...can it get any more British ? :p Great video ! I love your work, and I love those kind of Mclaren (being just dreaming of those cars, I can overlook the wrong sides ahah), I absolutely loved the 570GT when it was sold, it was my favorite 570 of the range. Love this video, great car, sunny day, nice countryside, amazing ! (and your 360 is still one of my favorite out of all the KZbinrs cars, what a car, I love it)

[@djjones11]

I'm really enjoying your content Sam, keep it up. It's clearly more polished and well thought out over your colleagues in the same space.

[@seenthroughglass]

Much appreciated!

[@berten673]

Lovely video, made my day Sam!

[@siddpotdr311]

Your choice of music and your skills of filming are lit af 🔥

[@swiper1818]

Great video - very interesting and superb production quality

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks dude

[@markreeves9113]

great vid!think i would of liked to jump in the GT4 and kept going on to Hartside where the highest cafe once was even better roads than buttertubs.

[@duncanwestbrook5092]

That cold start of your 360 at the beginning is magical

[@nismo_4555]

As a Czech Guy, Tractor Zetor warmed my heart😂😁

[@euroswilliams7303]

You obviously haven’t used one. What a pig of a tractor.

[@GoDoddsStudios]

Love the roads down there. Especially Buttertubs Pass

[@Kompoism]

As another Londoner that isn't scared to go past Watford, I can confirm that the Yorkshire Dales and Moors are not a bad place to spend a bit of time at all... nice bit of the world! Loving the content on these vids Sam!

[@duncanorr5926]

Loving the new upload schedule Sam!

[@seenthroughglass]

Good to hear

[@PrateekAndRuchi]

Better than big production movies. Kudos to this one man army ❤️

[@richardbower8707]

great to see the Tan Hill Inn ... I need to head there :)

[@sooofancier]

I love this McLaren GT its my dream car! Hopefully when i have money, i will buy one!

[@seenthroughglass]

Work hard, I hope it happens for you!

[@TUNGNGUYEN-ph7hw]

Great way to get us involved in your activities

[@robertlloyd7493]

Great work Sam....almost as if I was there with you 👍

[@peterkirton4580]

Good morning Sam. I have done several drives up to that pub.Wonderful road to it

[@seenthroughglass]

Really is! Hope you're well

[@peterkirton4580]

@@seenthroughglass yes thank you Sam. Get my second jab next week. Is Vicky dog sitting whilst you are away?

[@markjames2343]

Alexanders are one of our club's sponsors (SC:UK) - always very helpful, they've got a great team and business.

[@francoisg3500]

Good afternoon Sam! Nice video! Keep up the great content! 👍🏻

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks! Will do!

[@francoisg3500]

@@seenthroughglass Awesome! No problem! 👍🏻

[@technohamster4783]

Have ridden up there on big bikes a few times, feel blessed living in yorkshire

[@dsummers8191]

Alexanders looks like a fine place to visit and buy a car from. And those apricot trousers were quite something! I have no recollection of seeing a McLaren GT out on the road. I wonder how many have actually been sold to final customers? Thank you.

[@bhargavshatrughna489]

Wow, those are some BEAUTIFUL locations!!

[@seenthroughglass]

Blown away by Yorkshire!

[@bhargavshatrughna489]

Would love to visit UK and Europe!

[@minatormyth]

For one moment I thought you were going to the cat & fiddle. But they are closed as a pub of course. You know what, no matter what car you take for a check over, they always seem to find something. Just drive the thing and enjoy it, dont be looking for problems 👍

[@stettsfamily8097]

These videos are great!

[@heetjain6397]

I'm hoping you go to this year's Monaco Gp and vlog a video of your experience

[@Andy-pu2iv]

Ah, Tan Hill... You're not too far from my area in The Lakes. You really should have a go over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes. Pretty much the only place in the UK where you wonder "How did they get the tarmac to stick".

[@malp6280]

Yes I know the moors incredibly well, especially over Tan Hill anyone who's after great roads to drive... head over to tan hill & you'll find some fantastic roads

[@seenthroughglass]

Having an amazing time in Yorkshire. Some of the roads are sublime

[@malp6280]

@@seenthroughglass its great to hear it!! if your still around... also head over to the lakes (get off at Kendal) to venture down the country roads... in Yorkshire, again over Tan Hill head towards Hawes its a short trip however with some great roads, water falls, brilliant views & some nice pubs (even a pub with a waterfall in its back yard, if memory serves me its the green dragon or George & the dragon thats about 1/2mile outside hawes) Theres also the moor roads towards the coast, near whitby... also you could head towards Barnard Castle & then over to Low & High Force waterfalls, again they've some great roads to drive down. its great to see you driving some Northern roads "especially one's I know incredibly well!"

[@ianxfs]

Can’t beat the Yorkshire Dales. A treat in our F-Type S 😁

[@jeromewhitmill733]

That truly looked fun!!!

[@garys7828]

As ever, enjoyed the content😎

[@flynndonnelly9016]

love your intros

[@seenthroughglass]

Thans dude

[@andrewnorris5415]

I was doing a cycle tour up to Scotland and came across this in the dark in the middle of the moors! Did not expect a pub to be there. It also has a campsite and bunkhouses. Crazy!

[@drippincolors]

Was up at tan hill yesterday👍🏻

[@seenthroughglass]

Such a cool place

[@scaniashane174]

Right on my doorstep the Yorkshire dales, you wouldn’t believe how quick a mk3 escort could get through there in the early 90’s 😃

[@jellybeans786]

That GT absolutely hits the mark for someone who wants a luxury tourer but if they found a nice road you can put your foot down.

[@JP516]

You have that F type itch Sam and it seems you might have finally itched it !! Nice Mate !!

[@adamwood1344]

Clearly for the lack of track days in the 360, you must do one at croft.

[@jeanlafrance8746]

I love the McLaren Gt in blue, looks beautiful

[@Carsaddiction]

Blue on Tan/White - nice color combo. The new stuff is all great, but there's something in us car enthusiasts that prefers to nurture the older cars.

[@556suppressor]

The British pronounce their words perfectly. Love to hear this dialect. Cheers from the U.S.

[@alifirfan6558]

Awesome content!

[@seenthroughglass]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@namegoeshere6638]

The front of that GT in that colour and spec is very very good looking!!

[@richardallsop5039]

Hi Sam, the Jag F type looked as if the bonnet was a different shade of grey. Regards, RichardA.

[@lewisburt3176]

Take your Ferrari to the place where you filmed your first ever video plz!

[@seenthroughglass]

My first ever video?? That was Sloane Street in London haham, not the most thrilling of road trips as I live about 10 mins away

[@lewisburt3176]

@@seenthroughglass plz buy another f type. If so a SVR in same spec as your old one! With the same style wrap you had on your old one and visit shmees garage!

[@Coffeedrinkerer]

@@lewisburt3176 forgot about the red wrap, didn’t this match Paul Wallace wrap on his old gallado as well? It looked stunning

[@robbiehutchin679]

Enjoyed that. Just a nice day out. But blimey, did that guy have a rascal pair of trousers on!

[@PKP1]

Your a joy to watch 🙂

[@hondansx1000]

With the F-type situation...ever thought about possibly sending it to Lister once you get it if you do?

[@Usengwayo]

I love the McLaren GT, it's a very different take on McLaren. Unusual timeless design. Nothing short of being amazing. Super Grand Tourer

[@HawkMillFarm]

Would have also liked to hear a bit more about the GT, (as more of a gt aged guy!). Harry did a review where he had it for a few days and liked it. Room to carry a pair of guns if I remember correctly.

[@magnustan841]

It has like VW Golf-like loading capacity (400+ litres) and can fit golf clubs in the back.... Very nice car, a bit under-appreciated, but a hard sell compared to its rivals.

[@MrMikaelp87]

Did the F 360 just crank and extra time on startup at the start?

[@Nate0493]

Such a unique car. Mostly forgotten about since launch

[@Contractor815]

I wish I shared your opinion re: the GT. I think it blends into the mishmash of other McLaren models as badly as the others. That being said, I think the Artura is a genuinely interesting and unique (enough)-looking product and I hope it helps McLaren with their ongoing identity crisis (IMO).

[@seenthroughglass]

Fair enough! I'm also intrigued by the Artura but speaking to those who've been up close to it, I worry it may disappoint us

[@gen1c8rs88]

@@seenthroughglass Get a ride in or drive the Novitec McLaren GT(different firing order than the 4L V8 in the 720S, etc.) the best sounding current generation McLaren. Also the Artura's peak output of 94 HP from the electric motor only lasting for 15 sec will be only good for the street, as some tracks might need 30 seconds.

[@BarneyPauley]

Great video

[@AleksandrHalas]

watched the video in one breath! I wonder what kind of pub it is.

[@allanreardon]

I've seen a couple of GTs floating around Melbourne since their launch and have to say I like the look. But give me your 360 any day.

[@thedownshiftchannel]

I feel really lucky to have this on my doorstep!

[@jamespugh]

#thedownshiftchannel. Just sub to ur guys channel

[@thedownshiftchannel]

@@jamespugh thanks dude should have some exciting things coming with the E30 build with the M3 engine

[@jamespugh]

@@thedownshiftchannel that datsun sunny truck looks awesome. Do got video from start to end on it

[@thedownshiftchannel]

@@jamespugh that is due an update very soon as it is 90% complete

[@Johnnie999]

Luxurious 👍

[@SaSa-fs8sb]

How is the McLaren seat for a driver who is tall, are you 6ft tall ? Like a nice grip on the pedals ?

[@HorizonVideos]

I’m really surprised with your opinion on the GT. For a guy that enjoys road trips with friends across the UK, France, Switzerland, Italy, etc, wouldn’t it be the perfect car for it?

[@bengrice7491]

Sam question for you!!!!???? If you had 25k to spend and could get a porsche cayman 981 2.7, jaguar f type 3.0 or an Aston martin vantage V8 4.3 which one would you go for !?!?! With maintenance cost/fun drivability in mind ?!?!

[@appleaday3868]

Was at a pub today 5750 feet high...was closed though...no halbe for me :(

[@drewfwieuriskfi]

What’s the color code of the McLaren gt? Love this color

[@evanbelknap3884]

what was that bmw that was sitting next to your car Sam?

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

Nasty scrape under the front offside - high kerb somewhere I guess.

[@adamgriggs6623]

Could a GT McLaren become a STG car 🤔hmmm. An F-Type is I'm sure 😁 Thanks for the great content Sam 👏🏻👍🏻

[@jamespugh]

Butifule day for a drive sam . McLaren Gt is the practical McLaren they say. 🤞 for them in f1 . But I'm still team ferrari all the way. Like to see Williams also do good same as red bull

[@brazickofficial443]

I like how u transformed ur vision of Porsche back then with James in his yet “poor man ferrari”😂

[@samuelsalzer5714]

Sam, did you notice the lack of interior quality visible on the driver's door stitching ? Is that the general level of quality in any mclaren interior or is it just a point of view ?

[@seenthroughglass]

I didn't notice it to be honest but it wouldnt be the first time McLaren interior quality was lacking

[@lennymcraig6625]

what happened to the ftype SVR?

[@scalecrawlnl]

STG out and about in the Ferrari, excellent, thank you!

[@seenthroughglass]

Enjoy!

[@SWatchik]

Looks a lot more than 119k tbh... That drive looked perfect

[@seenthroughglass]

It does indeed! Drive was amazing

[@86RSJag]

Here for the F type news. Goddam it Sam... so cryptic. 😂

[@seenthroughglass]

Mwahahah stay tuned!

[@allanfoster6965]

Tan Hill. A childhood haunt.

[@ANDRE_675]

You need to get your hands on a 675LT in my opinion that and the P1 are the best modern McLaren cars ever built, ever since then everything has become extremely fast when it comes to performance but they are all monotone and clones of each other.