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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Events, Meets, Ride outs etc => Topic started by: brooker81 on 02 June 2013, 07:54:19 pm
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Me and me old fella are setting off Wednesday bike prepped loads of beer to take with us headin through loch Lommand,fort William,Inverness,Thurso,aberfeldy can't wait any places I should go as well ? Or any roads I should defiantly take let me know guys/gals I will post some pics up as we travel up north, fingers crossed the weather stays nice !!
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well theres loads of roads around Loch lomond that make for a nice ride, depends how much a detaour you want to take really? about 3-4 miles past balloch there is a place called luss that is right off the A82 (it is a crescent shaped road, so if you follow it through it leads back onto the A82 at the top end). its only 3-4 miles of road, but it is the "old" Great western road and is much more twisty single carriageway rather than dual carriageway. also some nice views on this road.
Top tip as well if your not familiar with the area. fill up with fuel at Milton, in Dumbarton on the A82, its the last petrol station right on the A82 for miles and miles if your going north ;)
Have fun, and cant wait to see the pics...
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Thanks for info will take all info on board cheers mate
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A82 Heading up to Fort Bill, Tyndrum, Green welly cafe lots of bikes stop here you can fuel up here to.
Fort Augustus up to Inverness take the B862/B852 this road is not as busy as the A82 no coaches or trucks in your way,
A832/A835 up to Ullapool cracking biking road, and plenty of camping,hostels, B&B in Ullapool,
If your returning back down t'other side I can recommend the Ardlogie Guest House at Aviemore 01479 810747.
A93 Ballater down to Blairgowrie is not to be missed another cracking biking road,prepare for take off :eek
Alyth Road Blairgowrie B&B Old Cross Inn 01250 875502 is very good.
Hope you enjoy Your trip
John
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dunnet head just west of john o groats......most northerly part of mainland britain.......dont forget to give chris a wave :lol
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will go to dunnet head just googled it anyone who want to tag along is more than welcome.
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If your heading up past Fort William turn off the A82 at Invergarry onto the A87 to Kyle of Lochalsh.....probably the best biking road in Scotland
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will go to dunnet head just googled it anyone who want to tag along is more than welcome.
i`ll be up there in august....have a good trip
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I don't know which way you are going on your way north and how much play time you have. If you go via Gretna, Dumfries (A75) then from Dumfries to Thornhill (A76). Thornhill, Elvanfoot, Elvanfoot, Wanlockhead ( highest village in Scotland ), Sanquhar is a superb road and mentioned in lots of mags as a not to miss. From Sanquhar you go staight to Kilmarnock, Glasgow, Loch Lommond :)
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I agree with bigbluebear - the Kyle of Loch Alsh road is a beauty...never know whether to take it easy and enjoy the scenery (especially through Glen Shiel) or head-down an' give it some! :) :) :) :)
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And a P.S.
Anyone who hasn't ridden this road needs to put it on their to-do list...
These are just through the Glen Shiel bit - the road itself is every bit as enticing! :)
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What an every day view ! LOL
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Very nice pictures nick. I'm ashamed to say i've never been to scotland. And i'm parked 50 mtrs from here drinkin T every morn.
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Dinner break Hamilton services 205 miles in3hrs not too bad getting used to the boxes now.
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Sorry, just doing my bit for the Scottish Tourist Board!
If any of you guys know of a better biking road in Scotland, I'll be sure to make a point of checking it out on my next trip up that way :)
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You could carry on from Kyle of Lochalsh over to Lochcarron and then take the Pass of the Cattle over to Applecross, stunning scenery, single track roads but well worth the time IMHO. Enjoy your time in Scotland and watch out for the midges. :lol
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Thanks mate, it's on my to-do list as of now!
Wasn't there a regular bike meeting point out somewhere by Applecross? Still going?
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Had a great day yesterday only slight negative was on got a food soaking through Loch Lomond loads of bikes the same as us tho, fantastic views just an awesome day loved the a38 through glen Coe felt like I was on the TT some very quick bits to be had there...
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So that's 1st day out the way I post info of where we stopped exactly for b&b on my return.
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love the updates :) keep them coming.......sat at work reading these :\ i`ll be up there in august , looks fantastic :)
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Check out the B863 when u are here road to noware but stunning views roads it like a roller coaster does not disappoint... It takes you around loch leven just remember fuel up at every chance
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beware the wild goats and ponies on the road at Glen Shiel
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Looks like you're getting some decent weather too. I'm so jealous!
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Inverness last night nice city was pleasantly suprised wasn't sure what I was expecting.plenty of b&b here we stayed in a nice one just gonna have some breakfast now (eilidh b&b off road secure motorcycle parking)nice rides yesterday through fort William Loch Ness etc,off to John o groats later so I will keep this updated.
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Absolutely loving this thread......its a cracking day up here in Scotland today, rare blue skies and sunshine.....I feel a sickie coming on ;)
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You going up to john o groats from Inverness? I hope your intending going along the top to Durness and down the west coast via Ullapool and Ft William.. Vrst scenery in Scotland i think and the roads great
Budgie
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That's the one pics to come from today's ride later
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Was a decent ride yesterday started at Inverness working our way up the middle of Scotland a836 I think not that it was actually an a road (wasn't a B road either it had passing places) it did have stunning views too literally seen 3 cars on the whole stretch of road. We went though Lairg,tounge then to dunnet head and onto our final destination John O groats which was fresh to say the least.
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Looks like you're enjoying it, I'm sure everyone is envious I know I am. Keep the posts coming.
Andy
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Aye theres a few roads up there that are single track and still classed as A roads.. :eek would love to be up that way right now.. loving the pics tho
You mention Tongue.. I bought the wife an " I LOVE TONGUE tee shirt from there years back.. she refused to wear it in public for some strange reason.. She was bloody lucky I couldn't by myself one from a place we visited on Orkney.. a nice little village called TWATT.. ( Passed a nice place in Ireland called MUFF too, wonder if they have Tee's)
Budgie
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great piccies....enjoy your trip :)
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I laid my fzs1000 down at tongue while trying to turn round.....lost footing on loose gravel :( had to ride back to inverness on that road with no brake lever!!!!!!! I had done john o groats---dunnet head---tongue and wanted to get to the furthest north west point before heading south, so that is still on my 'to do' list.....maybe this summer?
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Massive ride today was vey tiring from Castletown to aberfeldy. Decent roads but nothing more than that had a great time and last day tommorrow which I'm gutted about 310 mile ride home I suggest this trip to anyone and can send info/prices If u want. Never seen so many bikers in my life (don't give the nod here they give the full wave) ill update one home but really guys/girls just do it u won't regret it it's been great. Met some great people seem some great places.... Just do it now the fazer is getting ivanised on Sunday !!
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Safe riding foccer's any info PM me through here, starting planning next years Boeing I'm thinkin Ireland or France any thoughts would be great...
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Made it back today no probs or issues fazer never skipped a beat total of 1179 miles averaging 54mpg with fully loaded top box and side boxes had an amazing time met some boss people,now to start planning next year !!
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I'm off to Scotland for my first ever biking tour and my first time camping in the summer holidays , haven't picked a week yet probably be august , some great hints and tips on this thread though , it looks fantastic .
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Esetest, go, you'll love it. But do take a good midgie repellant, especially if you're going in August - they really can be a serious pain. If you forget it, don't be affronted if you go in a shop up there and they recommend Avon Skin-So-Soft - it really does work, and you don't go round smelling like a chemicals factory! I don't know what those who really know think, but I'm guessing they might not be at their worst this year because of the long winter?
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go for it esetest its brill id say i enjoyed it more than the lands end trip better roads,less busy also i was so lucky with the weather an not a single midgie in sight.. :D :D
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Yip, I would say you were very lucky with the midges. They have just appeared here in the last 2 days so it's skin so soft twice a day for me now, unless its windy.
Glad you enjoyed your trip and the weather was superb, lucky man. Shame you blasted through to Hamilton first off as you missed out on some super roads very close to the motorway, time is a bummer when the weather is so good :(