Scottish Tour / Road Trip

[Mike_CTR]

I'm currently planning a road trip around Scotland, mainly the west coast and then up to John O'Groats and home.

The route I've got so far looks like this. I know that many people here have frequented this area, and that people like GetCarter are quite familiar with it.

Are there any hidden gems near the route, or any ways in which I could alter it to make it 'better', or to include some better driving roads?

[Mike_CTR]

Thanks GetCarter, the Oban route passed Inchree is the out route - heading north..? Which road is the one I wouldn't want to miss?

Which roads would you suggest for that part of the world?

The way I have it, is for an overnighter in the area of Helensburgh/Garlochhead/Arrochar, and then onwards for an overnighter on Skye..

Obviously though, the route will be the one which I want to turn around and retrace as many times as possible...

[Mike_CTR]

Ta very much, I'll give it a look

[Mike_CTR]

physprof said:

Dare you!

Don't tempt me I just might, you know. I just might

Thanks for all the input guys, the route is now up to circa 1,440 miles, although I'm sure I'll deviate at some point.

[Mike_CTR]

Thanks for all the replies again guys. I've now got a date set, the 10th to the 13th of Sept. Unfortunately I need to keep the trip to 4 days, so I won't get to visit everywhere this time.


On another note however; I've heard that wild camping is legal anywhere in Scotland provided you're not on private land? Is this true? and does this mean it's legal to camp on beaches also?

[Mike_CTR]

KB_S1 said:

Mike_CTR said:

Thanks for all the replies again guys. I've now got a date set, the 10th to the 13th of Sept. Unfortunately I need to keep the trip to 4 days, so I won't get to visit everywhere this time.


On another note however; I've heard that wild camping is legal anywhere in Scotland provided you're not on private land? Is this true? and does this mean it's legal to camp on beaches also?

Within reason.

There are some areas designated 'no camping'. Usually National Trust land.

Have a look at Outdoor Access Code

Had a look... Seems far too simple to be true!

[Mike_CTR]

GetCarter said:

It's a very different attitude up here. People often don't have fenced gardens, they just 'step out'. When the English (I'm one BTW) buy up here they are often completley freaked out by the lack of bounderies on the deeds.

People often camp on beaches, grass verges & hills around here. Nobody has ever complained to my knowledge.

Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 11th August 13:08

I was hoping to camp on some of the beaches up that way. Having done most of my camping in the Peak and Lake Districts the lack of Fun Police seems astounding!

[Mike_CTR]

Chris71 said:

paulmeow said:

I've said it before, but... damn I need to explore Scotland!

Exactly why I'm doing it