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Red Devil said:
ah general wades old military road, I thought there was only one previously 
Looking at a picture I took up Glen Nevis a couple of months ago reminded me to actually mentioned the road.
C1162. If you've got a hot hatch it's a must. Looking on google maps doesn't do the corners and undulations justice. I've yet to give it a proper go though as I've only been with the girlfriend in the car and she starts to feel sick even when taking it easy, the selfish b
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C1162. If you've got a hot hatch it's a must. Looking on google maps doesn't do the corners and undulations justice. I've yet to give it a proper go though as I've only been with the girlfriend in the car and she starts to feel sick even when taking it easy, the selfish b
h.It's about as close to a little roller coaster as you get on the road. It's a short section but I can't recall of much else that feels quite so up and down in quick succession. It's wide enough to push on but twisty enough so that only a small car feels at home.
Edited by Patrick Bateman on Saturday 20th February 23:26
Edited by Patrick Bateman on Saturday 20th February 23:29
https://goo.gl/maps/dfVSL8gspms
The fun part is only 2.6 miles: from after the Youth Hostel to the car park just before the bridge over the Water of Nevis.
From there it's another 1.7 miles of twisty single track to the far end. After that it's a 9 mile hike on foot to Loch Treig
The fun part is only 2.6 miles: from after the Youth Hostel to the car park just before the bridge over the Water of Nevis.
From there it's another 1.7 miles of twisty single track to the far end. After that it's a 9 mile hike on foot to Loch Treig
Patrick Bateman said:
It's about as close to a little roller coaster as you get on the road. It's a short section but I can't recall of much else that feels quite so up and down in quick succession. It's wide enough to push on but twisty enough so that only a small car feels at home.
If you want Roller-coaster- head up the A830, and any chance you get take the side road signed B8008 .Then there's the Glenfinnan- Lochailort section which was last upgraded in the early 60's as a 40 MPH road. Edited by Patrick Bateman on Saturday 20th February 23:26
Edited by Patrick Bateman on Saturday 20th February 23:29
As for the Glen Nevis road, after the lower falls it's single track with blind bends and reverse cambers. Not to add steep drops on one side,making a lot of Southern drivers panic at the thought of reversing back to a passing place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYTWt9C77WE (air at 0:54 & 1.00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwJ_zJguZf0 (from 3:50)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwJ_zJguZf0 (from 3:50)
mon the fish said:
As above, when you get to Inverness ignore the A9 and take the A96 to Nairn, then turn south onto the A939 - much much better road.
Braeval Hotel in Nairn good for food and lots of craft beers, less so for parking (not much of it, but plenty safe)
Garth Hotel in Grantown good for food and parking
Never mind the A96, head up past Culloden Battlefield through Croy and Cawdor and it takes you out on to the start of the A939. Much much better!Braeval Hotel in Nairn good for food and lots of craft beers, less so for parking (not much of it, but plenty safe)
Garth Hotel in Grantown good for food and parking
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If you want Roller-coaster- head up the A830, and any chance you get take the side road signed B8008 .Then there's the Glenfinnan- Lochailort section which was last upgraded in the early 60's as a 40 MPH road.
As for the Glen Nevis road, after the lower falls it's single track with blind bends and reverse cambers. Not to add steep drops on one side,making a lot of Southern drivers panic at the thought of reversing back to a passing place.
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Yeah I'm only talking about the short section before that.
If you want Roller-coaster- head up the A830, and any chance you get take the side road signed B8008 .Then there's the Glenfinnan- Lochailort section which was last upgraded in the early 60's as a 40 MPH road.
As for the Glen Nevis road, after the lower falls it's single track with blind bends and reverse cambers. Not to add steep drops on one side,making a lot of Southern drivers panic at the thought of reversing back to a passing place.
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Yeah I'm only talking about the short section before that.
craig2003 said:
mon the fish said:
As above, when you get to Inverness ignore the A9 and take the A96 to Nairn, then turn south onto the A939 - much much better road.
Braeval Hotel in Nairn good for food and lots of craft beers, less so for parking (not much of it, but plenty safe)
Garth Hotel in Grantown good for food and parking
Never mind the A96, head up past Culloden Battlefield through Croy and Cawdor and it takes you out on to the start of the A939. Much much better!Braeval Hotel in Nairn good for food and lots of craft beers, less so for parking (not much of it, but plenty safe)
Garth Hotel in Grantown good for food and parking
Patrick Bateman said:
Which road is that?
From Ross into Sutherland via Inverkirkaig. Vey slow, but stupidly pretty >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRsfrcPAJdQI think I'd rather be a passenger on roads like that, it's hard to take in the view.
Can you tell me anything useful about staying in Torridon? Booked a cottage there for the first weekend in April. Is the local shop quite decent or is it very limited?
With regards places to eat in the near area, there's The Torridon Hotel + Inn, Gille Brighde and the Shieldaig Bar. All worth a visit or anything to avoid?
Can you tell me anything useful about staying in Torridon? Booked a cottage there for the first weekend in April. Is the local shop quite decent or is it very limited?
With regards places to eat in the near area, there's The Torridon Hotel + Inn, Gille Brighde and the Shieldaig Bar. All worth a visit or anything to avoid?
Patrick Bateman said:
I think I'd rather be a passenger on roads like that, it's hard to take in the view.
Can you tell me anything useful about staying in Torridon? Booked a cottage there for the first weekend in April. Is the local shop quite decent or is it very limited?
With regards places to eat in the near area, there's The Torridon Hotel + Inn, Gille Brighde and the Shieldaig Bar. All worth a visit or anything to avoid?
You can get decent supplies in the Torridon shop/cafe. If you have a Tesco account you can get a delivery to the Torridon Inn car park!Can you tell me anything useful about staying in Torridon? Booked a cottage there for the first weekend in April. Is the local shop quite decent or is it very limited?
With regards places to eat in the near area, there's The Torridon Hotel + Inn, Gille Brighde and the Shieldaig Bar. All worth a visit or anything to avoid?
Potting Shed in Applecross and the Applecross Inn both good for food.
Bealach Cafe (at the bottom of the road to Applecross) good for breakfasts and scones in the pm.
Kishorn seafood bar if that's your kinda thing.
If you get decent weather, make sure you take a trip with Torridon Seatours (Shieldaig)
If you buy the Shieldaig 2016 booklet when you arrive, you'll get the full SP. (Full of pretty pics too
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