dont be afraid to drive anywhere in a 126 the first mongol rally (with one car) was a 126 and as long as you have some sort of recovery as an umbrella then go for it i drove a 126 bis from kent to north wales got married and then drove around the snowdon area for a week and then went back home again.in my aircooler i have drove to devon and back, to dorset and back, numerous times to the isle of wight like darrell said take your time and enjoy the drive.