Liverpool to John o groats 2013

[t140]

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

[nick crisp]

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

[brooker81]

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]

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]

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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[brooker81]

That's the one pics to come from today's ride later

[brooker81]

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.

[Andy FZS]

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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[budgiemurray]

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

[red98]

great piccies....enjoy your trip 

[dickturpin]

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?

[brooker81]

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 !!




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...

[brooker81]

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 !!

[esetest]

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 .

[nick crisp]

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?

[brooker81]

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..

[Looney tune]

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