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Title: applecross
Post by: scoobie_paws on 01 August 2014, 10:26:44 pm

going to applecross tomorrow with a few friends :)


as per sods law the weather chooses to break tomorrow and we will literally be riding just ahead of major rain, don't ask about sunday for coming home!


will be good anyway just for the alpine pass bit if nothing else. still hope rain holds off too :P


Kinross to Applecross and back....wooohoooo

Title: Re: applecross
Post by: dickturpin on 01 August 2014, 11:01:27 pm

Good luck guys...the weather forecast I have just seen doesn't look great for you.
Applecross is on my list of rides to do....enjoy yourselves, whatever the weather.

Remember what a famous Glaswegian said,,,its not the weather that's bad, just the wrong clothes!

Title: Re: applecross
Post by: mickvp on 01 August 2014, 11:22:50 pm

the pass of the cattle (Bealach na Bà) is epic! you will enjoy it for sure :)

(http://www.zenbends.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/applecross-sign.jpg)

(http://www.dangerousroads.org/images/stories/Newroads1001/bealach14.jpg)

Ive only done it the once, but its a cracking wee road!

Title: Re: applecross
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 02 August 2014, 01:40:12 am

My mate and I went a couple of months back there. From Glasgow, an overnight stay with beer and nonsense, and back. It was raining sideways and we still had a blast.


We stayed here for the night - http://applecross.uk.com/campsite/wigwams.htm (http://applecross.uk.com/campsite/wigwams.htm)


The loop around Applecross is quite stunning. I have seen a fair bit of my country on a bike, and this is outstanding. As long as you can stick the arctic conditions (read "not for them soft southerners with their sunshine and the like  :lol ).


Have a great time and keep your eyes peeled for the random kambers and weird grooves in the road.

Title: Re: applecross
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 August 2014, 05:59:14 am

Wow. Mick, that looks stunning! I've done the alternative route that looks like it's crossing some kind of moonscape, up to Torridon. One day I've promised myself to do that Applecross road, but never imagined it to look like that - can see now what all the fuss is about!

Title: Re: applecross
Post by: Fazer Forever on 02 August 2014, 09:20:33 am

Done it three times, twice on bike and once in the car. Car journey was the best weather, typical innit? Views from the top over the islands are stunning.
It's a nice ride and not difficult, unlike Wrynose and Hartside in the Lakes.

Title: Re: applecross
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 02 August 2014, 11:30:43 am

A couple of my wee Applecross pictures  :)

Title: Re: applecross
Post by: andybesy on 02 August 2014, 01:32:15 pm

Thanks folks bookmarked and on the list for the next Scotland tour looks amazing!

Andy

Title: Re: applecross
Post by: ullukk on 02 August 2014, 04:11:08 pm

Hope you guys have a great time doing the cattle pass to Applecross, one of the best roads in the UK imo, last up there in late summer 2011, got 3 days perfect weather, had to ride back to Hull in one go on the Sunday but well worth the numb bum!! Hoping to get back up that way in mid september

Title: Re: applecross
Post by: VNA - BMW Wank on 02 August 2014, 05:47:50 pm

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7123/7510549710_5aa2b45573_z.jpg)



(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8166/7496908254_e393aa97fc_z.jpg)

Title: Re: applecross
Post by: tony_d123 on 03 August 2014, 10:10:59 am

It's a great road but wasn't in the best condition last time I used it. Still enjoyed it though  :)