Highlands

[Red Devil]

vrsmxtb said:

I'm not as familiar with the Cairngorm / eastern area

The proper way from Inverness to Perth. Via the two highest roads in Scotland.

A939
http://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=57.267349,-3.46138&am...
http://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=57.191716,-3.23925&am... (the Lecht)
http://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=57.13242,-3.153162&am...

A93
http://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=56.907064,-3.40328&am...
http://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=56.879656,-3.409882&a... (the Cairnwell)
http://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=56.866053,-3.410912&a...

SmilerFTM said:

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=20138600067...

The only observation I would make is, unless you have a particular reason to visit Nairn, the B roads from the A9 Raigmore roundabout past the hospital to the A939 via Croy and Cawdor are much more fun than the A96.

Edited by Red Devil on Tuesday 10th July 20:52

[Spitfire2]

GetCarter said:

The Applecross 'circuit' is best done clockwise... driving up the steep bits you can get the tail out (if you dare), and you don't fry the brakes. Also, you get the best views down Loch Torridon after Applecross.

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Agree with that. Driving down the steep bits is pretty hard going mechanically. Finished off my last overdrive in 2008.

[Red Devil]

GetCarter said:

The Applecross 'circuit' is best done clockwise... driving up the steep bits you can get the tail out (if you dare), and you don't fry the brakes. Also, you get the best views down Loch Torridon after Applecross.

Loch Broom

[SmilerFTM]

Those photos have me drooling here, can't wait to do this now and thanks for all the tips everyone.

Edit: Very close to if not the final route

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=20138600067...

Edited by SmilerFTM on Thursday 12th July 21:29

[whirligig]

Back up to near Applecross in ten days for a week - let's hope the weather holds till then. Great photos!

[Clivew]

GetCarter said:

There is no fuel in Plockton or Torridon, but there is in Kyle of Lochalsh, Lochcarron and *most of the time* a self service (card only) pump in Applecross. As I mentioned on the other throad, don't miss out Applecross... do the 'loop' clockwise for the best views, most fun drive.

[ukkid35]

Fuel situation is not as bad as you might imagine, for instance Super is available as far north west as Kyle of Lochalsh.

[GetCarter]

ukkid35 said:

Fuel situation is not as bad as you might imagine, for instance Super is available as far north west as Kyle of Lochalsh.

There's a great (true) story about that petrol station. Up until as late as the 1970's there was a hand pump used to fill cars, not an electric one. A big Yank V8 turned up and the chap asked the owner to 'fill her up'... but left the engine running. The owner started to fill the car up, but after a while turned to the American and said "Would you mind turning the engine off, she's gaining on me".

[Red Devil]

ukkid35 said:

Fuel situation is not as bad as you might imagine, for instance Super is available as far north west as Kyle of Lochalsh.

97RON is the best you can hope for north and west of the A9. If your car needs a headier brew than that you're fd!

[GetCarter]

As mentioned on another thread: There is sod all decent fuel up here. I keep a supply of octane boosters. Doesn't increase power, but stops the misfires.

[gedG]

There is, or maybe was, super unleaded in Ullapool.

[skatty]

Here's a map with fuel stations,

http://www.whatprice.co.uk/petrol-prices/#petrol

[Zed 44]

DonkeyApple said:

Leave Tongue very early morning for the most exceptional twisty run to Thurso.

Edited by DonkeyApple on Tuesday 5th June 22:59

Are you talking about the A836? On Google Earth it doesn't look as twisty as some roads I've seen in Lincolnshire.

[s2kjock]

Zed 44 said:

Are you talking about the A836? On Google Earth it doesn't look as twisty as some roads I've seen in Lincolnshire.

You're right - it isn't really that twisty.

The A836 from Tongue to Lairg on the other hand .................

[CapriV6S]

Skye is stunning. Take road Broadford north to Portree, (via a compulsory stopover for refreshment at Sligachan Inn), amazing. But even better (my favourite) is road north of Portree up east coast to the top of the island. Been going there regularly for over 20yrs, the car knows the road itself, even got married and had honeymoon there. Many other beautiful roads on Isle of Skye also. Just watch out for sheep on the roads, and have some idea of how to use passing places and make allowance for those who dont (lots oncoming foreign mobile-home-drivers just drive by them and expect you to back-up if youre "in their way"). Going back there end of next week.

Also agree re previous posts on here as regards beautiful Applecross area and north west highlands. Enjoy.

[CapriV6S]

Goin from Bonar to Tongue always nice on a Sunday morning. Fnaaaaaar.

[sjabrown]

Managed to cover 1000miles around the north west on 2 days last week. Great fun and that was in a diesel Honda!! 5am-10am is the best time, daylight and before the tourists.

[ryanm3evo]

Did a fantastic drive of the applecross loop a month ago. Managed to do the A87 as well to the isle of Skye. Drove from broadford to portree then back

Fantastic scenery and even better roads. The bealch na ba really is incredible. I wish i had taken more photos but it was just to much fine to drive on!

Ill upload some of the best ones later

[Red Devil]

ryanm3evo said:

Drove from broadford to portree then back

I'm guessing you were short of time, because it's well worth continuing on the A87 to Uig, then the minor road over the top to the Quiraing and Brogaig. Return to Portree on the A855.

[CardShark]

ryanm3evo said:

Did a fantastic drive of the applecross loop a month ago.

I'll be there a week from now, staying in Lochcarron Friday night and Bealach Na Ba will pretty much be the first road I hit Saturday morning before heading further north via Ullapool and beyond. My Go Pro Motorsport gear was delivered today, tried out a few camera positions on the car this afternoon, should be bloody awesome