Author Topic: Liverpool to John o groats 2013 (Read 8169 times)

brooker81 · « **on:** 02 June 2013, 07:54:19 pm »

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 !!

mickvp · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 June 2013, 08:54:07 pm »

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...

brooker81 · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 June 2013, 09:09:12 pm »

Thanks for info will take all info on board cheers mate

John E Fazer · « **Reply #3 on:** 02 June 2013, 09:15:10 pm »

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

Alyth Road Blairgowrie B&B Old Cross Inn 01250 875502 is very good.

Hope you enjoy Your trip

John

red98 · « **Reply #4 on:** 03 June 2013, 06:51:41 am »

dunnet head just west of john o groats......most northerly part of mainland britain.......dont forget to give chris a wave

brooker81 · « **Reply #5 on:** 03 June 2013, 10:46:06 am »

will go to dunnet head just googled it anyone who want to tag along is more than welcome.

bigbluebear · « **Reply #6 on:** 04 June 2013, 09:53:24 am »

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

red98 · « **Reply #7 on:** 04 June 2013, 10:38:20 am »

Quote from: brooker81 on 03 June 2013, 10:46:06 am

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

Looney tune · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 June 2013, 11:54:16 am »

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

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #9 on:** 05 June 2013, 10:04:30 am »

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!

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #10 on:** 05 June 2013, 10:41:39 am »

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!

ponkster · « **Reply #11 on:** 05 June 2013, 10:58:07 am »

What an every day view ! LOL

Exupnut · « **Reply #12 on:** 05 June 2013, 10:59:42 am »

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.

brooker81 · « **Reply #13 on:** 05 June 2013, 01:02:46 pm »

Dinner break Hamilton services 205 miles in3hrs not too bad getting used to the boxes now.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #14 on:** 05 June 2013, 05:49:41 pm »

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

robby boy · « **Reply #15 on:** 05 June 2013, 06:44:59 pm »

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.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #16 on:** 05 June 2013, 07:47:14 pm »

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?

brooker81 · « **Reply #17 on:** 06 June 2013, 07:34:10 am »

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...

So that's 1st day out the way I post info of where we stopped exactly for b&b on my return.

red98 · « **Reply #18 on:** 06 June 2013, 08:01:36 am »

love the updates

keep them coming.......sat at work reading these $:\$ i`ll be up there in august , looks fantastic

brooker81 · « **Reply #19 on:** 06 June 2013, 12:29:45 pm »

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

t140 · « **Reply #20 on:** 06 June 2013, 12:36:27 pm »

beware the wild goats and ponies on the road at Glen Shiel

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #21 on:** 06 June 2013, 07:46:36 pm »

Looks like you're getting some decent weather too. I'm so jealous!

brooker81 · « **Reply #22 on:** 07 June 2013, 08:05:57 am »

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.

bigbluebear · « **Reply #23 on:** 07 June 2013, 08:34:38 am »

Absolutely loving this thread......its a cracking day up here in Scotland today, rare blue skies and sunshine.....I feel a sickie coming on

budgiemurray · « **Reply #24 on:** 07 June 2013, 09:17:28 am »

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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