Liverpool to John o groats 2013

[brooker81]

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]

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]

Thanks for info will take all info on board cheers mate

[John E Fazer]

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

[red98]

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

[brooker81]

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

[bigbluebear]

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]

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]

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 

[nick crisp]

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!

[nick crisp]

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]

What an every day view ! LOL

[Exupnut]

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]

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

[nick crisp]

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]

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

[nick crisp]

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]

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]

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

[brooker81]

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