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Peanut Gallery said:
https://goo.gl/maps/zGD6ft5ne352 that looks really narrow, but amazing views!
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Don't think I zoomed in close enough on Maps to see that!
mon the fish said:
Peanut Gallery said:
https://goo.gl/maps/zGD6ft5ne352 that looks really narrow, but amazing views!
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Don't think I zoomed in close enough on Maps to see that!
The only difference between it and those in the far north west* is the lack of passing places.
See the video I posted on the previous page. The hairpins are just after the cattle grid @9:07.
* Some are classified A roads!
A836 from Tongue.
A838 from Laxford Bridge.
Both ~35 miles
Thank you everyone for your help I really appreciate all of your input. Route now finalised, weather is looking wet, just hope the clouds don't ruin the views! Will post up my trip report and full route on my return.
What's the crack with speed cameras, am I advised to accidentally knock the front number plate on the first tight, low hair pin or am I generally ok this time of year as long as not daft, i.e. stick to 30, 40, trunk roads 60 and show general respect for other road users?
One final thing, looking for somewhere to eat on Day 1 early evening so somewhere close to Skye, staying in Staffin, doubt there is much there so thinking en route, so anywhere 20 miles off the A87?
What's the crack with speed cameras, am I advised to accidentally knock the front number plate on the first tight, low hair pin or am I generally ok this time of year as long as not daft, i.e. stick to 30, 40, trunk roads 60 and show general respect for other road users?
One final thing, looking for somewhere to eat on Day 1 early evening so somewhere close to Skye, staying in Staffin, doubt there is much there so thinking en route, so anywhere 20 miles off the A87?
VTECMatt said:
Thank you everyone for your help I really appreciate all of your input. Route now finalised, weather is looking wet, just hope the clouds don't ruin the views! Will post up my trip report and full route on my return.
What's the crack with speed cameras, am I advised to accidentally knock the front number plate on the first tight, low hair pin or am I generally ok this time of year as long as not daft, i.e. stick to 30, 40, trunk roads 60 and show general respect for other road users?
One final thing, looking for somewhere to eat on Day 1 early evening so somewhere close to Skye, staying in Staffin, doubt there is much there so thinking en route, so anywhere 20 miles off the A87?
Speed? Just keep it sensible and you'll be fine. We didn't see anything while we were there, but no fines through the post.What's the crack with speed cameras, am I advised to accidentally knock the front number plate on the first tight, low hair pin or am I generally ok this time of year as long as not daft, i.e. stick to 30, 40, trunk roads 60 and show general respect for other road users?
One final thing, looking for somewhere to eat on Day 1 early evening so somewhere close to Skye, staying in Staffin, doubt there is much there so thinking en route, so anywhere 20 miles off the A87?
Food? Either the Plockton Inn or the Old School restaurant in Dunvegan are good choices. Depends what you're after, and what route you're taking (hard to tell from your post, but both are within 20 miles of the A87).
VTECMatt said:
One final thing, looking for somewhere to eat on Day 1 early evening so somewhere close to Skye, staying in Staffin, doubt there is much there so thinking en route, so anywhere 20 miles off the A87?
You'll probably be driving through Portree on your way to Staffin, there is a selection of places to dine there.Or Sligachan Hotel is right beside the road a few miles from Portree.
Carbost Inn is about 8 or 9 miles west of Sligachan, they do good food.
Choice of several hotels restaurants in Kyle of Lochalsh and around about. The previously mentioned Plockton Inn is very good, they do great seafood.
VTECMatt said:
Thank you everyone for your help I really appreciate all of your input. Route now finalised, weather is looking wet, just hope the clouds don't ruin the views! Will post up my trip report and full route on my return.
What's the crack with speed cameras, am I advised to accidentally knock the front number plate on the first tight, low hair pin or am I generally ok this time of year as long as not daft, i.e. stick to 30, 40, trunk roads 60 and show general respect for other road users?
One final thing, looking for somewhere to eat on Day 1 early evening so somewhere close to Skye, staying in Staffin, doubt there is much there so thinking en route, so anywhere 20 miles off the A87?
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g186585-Isle_of_Skye_The_Hebrides_Scotland.html#MAPVIEWWhat's the crack with speed cameras, am I advised to accidentally knock the front number plate on the first tight, low hair pin or am I generally ok this time of year as long as not daft, i.e. stick to 30, 40, trunk roads 60 and show general respect for other road users?
One final thing, looking for somewhere to eat on Day 1 early evening so somewhere close to Skye, staying in Staffin, doubt there is much there so thinking en route, so anywhere 20 miles off the A87?
Drove from Blairgowrie up Old Military Road today. Oh dear. Oh my good giddy God. Thank you Lord for 996 C4 cars and roads like this. Magical drive which just keeps better the further north you go. After Tomintoul and a frustrating average speed cam'd A9 into Inverness the A835 out west to Ullapool was simply great and the start of the NC500 up north to Inchnadamph more great fun. Oh my tingling whiskers :-)
It's not all fun and games though. I saw this crashed Audi north of the Glen Shee ski area on the OMR:-
It's not all fun and games though. I saw this crashed Audi north of the Glen Shee ski area on the OMR:-
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Should have stayed on the A939 after crossing the Spey.
https://goo.gl/maps/CSLQ74THDT32
Then take the B roads via Cawdor and Culloden to Inverness.
Joins the A9 2 miles before the Kessock Bridge
https://goo.gl/maps/iL2L1wvkdxu
Counting down the days until my next trip.
Chris944 said:
...a frustrating average speed cam'd A9 into Inverness...
That's because you took the wrong route. Should have stayed on the A939 after crossing the Spey.
https://goo.gl/maps/CSLQ74THDT32
Then take the B roads via Cawdor and Culloden to Inverness.
Joins the A9 2 miles before the Kessock Bridge
https://goo.gl/maps/iL2L1wvkdxu
Chris944 said:
the A835 out west to Ullapool was simply great
Especially from Garve onwards. Chris944 said:
and the start of the NC500 up north to Inchnadamph more great fun. Oh my tingling whiskers :-)
Traffic congestion at Inchnadamph. Counting down the days until my next trip.
GetCarter said:
mikey k said:
GetCarter said:
This is up for sale, so take your pics now folks, as I'm sure it'll get knocked down for a new build.
(80k if you're interested)
Any more details?(80k if you're interested)
We've been looking at plots/house in the Highlands for a while now.
Not found anything that pulls the heart strings yet.
But that location is fantastic!
mikey k said:
GetCarter said:
mikey k said:
GetCarter said:
This is up for sale, so take your pics now folks, as I'm sure it'll get knocked down for a new build.
(80k if you're interested)
Any more details?(80k if you're interested)
We've been looking at plots/house in the Highlands for a while now.
Not found anything that pulls the heart strings yet.
But that location is fantastic!
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