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GetCarter said:
vrsmxtb said:
So after starting this thread over 3 years ago, I'm applying for a job on Mull! Fingers crossed.
Here I hope! : http://tobermorydistillery.com
Back up next week, couple days on Skye, then up to Gairloch and Lochinver, then across to Braemar.
Any suggestions for
a) Nice cut across from the A1 to Glasgow, balancing time/scenery/fun roads as it'll be at the tail end of an all day drive from Kent.
b) Creative route from Lochinver to Braemar.
Any suggestions for
a) Nice cut across from the A1 to Glasgow, balancing time/scenery/fun roads as it'll be at the tail end of an all day drive from Kent.
b) Creative route from Lochinver to Braemar.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Red Devil - I like the look of that route, I have done a mixture before, sometimes cut across the A66, sometimes done the A696/A68 way but not done that route across the Pennines. We shouldn't be in a huge hurry so might give that a try!
Regarding the Lochinver to Inverness, I've done both at some stage but can't remember the differences - which one is prettier / better drive etc. I will have come up from Ullapool to get to Lochinver so might take the A836 across to the A9. Want to stop off at the Moray to try and see the Dolphins anyway.
I think I'll use the route Red Devil gave me one year for Inverness to Braemar, the one that cuts down through Cawdor on the B9090 and joins the A939 that way. That is an epic drive, will not forget trying to keep pace with a spiritedly driven Focus ST170 down there in my Mx5 one year. Great fun!
Red Devil - I like the look of that route, I have done a mixture before, sometimes cut across the A66, sometimes done the A696/A68 way but not done that route across the Pennines. We shouldn't be in a huge hurry so might give that a try!
Regarding the Lochinver to Inverness, I've done both at some stage but can't remember the differences - which one is prettier / better drive etc. I will have come up from Ullapool to get to Lochinver so might take the A836 across to the A9. Want to stop off at the Moray to try and see the Dolphins anyway.
I think I'll use the route Red Devil gave me one year for Inverness to Braemar, the one that cuts down through Cawdor on the B9090 and joins the A939 that way. That is an epic drive, will not forget trying to keep pace with a spiritedly driven Focus ST170 down there in my Mx5 one year. Great fun!
theboyfold said:
Here is an update to Day 2. https://goo.gl/maps/0Chzm I will go back through the comments to check that I've not missed anything 
Roll on Wednesday
That's really intense! Are you sure that'll still be enjoyable, they are very tiring roads anyway. I've done similar to you before and got really burned out.Roll on Wednesday
GetCarter said:
Wow, literally brings another dimension to your photos! What camera have you attached to it?s2kjock said:
I'd be stunned if any car hire outfits in the UK fitted winter tyres. I can't see it being economical for them.
Yes, I suppose I'm used to places in Europe doing it but it's a legal requirement in many countries. If I was renting cars I'd stick all seasons on at least, surely the savings from reducing people sticking them into ditches or needing recovery would balance any cost. Well, hope it's not a harsh February then!GetCarter said:
vrsmxtb said:
Is the Applecross pass open at the moment? Would going down it tomorrow mod morning be foolish? Hire car so no winters on.
It's open, Snow showers forecast. High risk of snow sign up at Tornapress.... but raining as I type (05:35).Edited by GetCarter on Thursday 18th February 05:36
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