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monkfish1 said:
After some big miles today, we only have to get to Fort William tommorrow night. So most of tommorow will be a tourist. Any suggestions welcomed. Though obvioisly we will go to glencoe, and also do the loch leven loop as recommended on these very pages.
Two ways to get there.The more direct one doesn't include Glencoe, so you would have to detour back along the A82 to include it - https://goo.gl/maps/izYofARkFqQ2
The other does and you could also include the road to Loch Etive including the Skyfall film location - https://goo.gl/maps/BJfcPTwq4sw
Touristy stuff:
In Oban itself, take in the view from McCaig's Tower. The climb will make you thirsty, so visit the Oban Distillery.
Dunstaffnage Castle 4 miles north off the A85
Route 1.
Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary on the southern shore of Loch Creran - https://goo.gl/maps/iej2eGpCrYE2
Kinlochlaich Garden and Plant Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/mVpbdvzZBV82
Castle Stalker can be seen from the cafe here - https://goo.gl/maps/LPvES6hNKzB2
It featured in the final scene of Monty Python and the Holy Grail as the Castle of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh.
Highland Titles Nature Reserve - https://goo.gl/maps/45BQMYkwnT12
Route 2.
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace and Kilchurn Castle - https://goo.gl/maps/5nJ6jRvejht
More info on the relevant webpages
There may well be other things to take in that I have forgotten to mention.
Red Devil said:
Two ways to get there.
The more direct one doesn't include Glencoe, so you would have to detour back along the A82 to include it - https://goo.gl/maps/izYofARkFqQ2
The other does and you could also include the road to Loch Etive including the Skyfall film location - https://goo.gl/maps/BJfcPTwq4sw
Touristy stuff:
In Oban itself, take in the view from McCaig's Tower. The climb will make you thirsty, so visit the Oban Distillery.
Dunstaffnage Castle 4 miles north off the A85
Route 1.
Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary on the southern shore of Loch Creran - https://goo.gl/maps/iej2eGpCrYE2
Kinlochlaich Garden and Plant Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/mVpbdvzZBV82
Castle Stalker can be seen from the cafe here - https://goo.gl/maps/LPvES6hNKzB2
It featured in the final scene of Monty Python and the Holy Grail as the Castle of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh.
Highland Titles Nature Reserve - https://goo.gl/maps/45BQMYkwnT12
Route 2.
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace and Kilchurn Castle - https://goo.gl/maps/5nJ6jRvejht
More info on the relevant webpages
There may well be other things to take in that I have forgotten to mention.
You sir, are a legend. Really helpful. Just discussing what to do. Shame we cant do it all.The more direct one doesn't include Glencoe, so you would have to detour back along the A82 to include it - https://goo.gl/maps/izYofARkFqQ2
The other does and you could also include the road to Loch Etive including the Skyfall film location - https://goo.gl/maps/BJfcPTwq4sw
Touristy stuff:
In Oban itself, take in the view from McCaig's Tower. The climb will make you thirsty, so visit the Oban Distillery.
Dunstaffnage Castle 4 miles north off the A85
Route 1.
Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary on the southern shore of Loch Creran - https://goo.gl/maps/iej2eGpCrYE2
Kinlochlaich Garden and Plant Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/mVpbdvzZBV82
Castle Stalker can be seen from the cafe here - https://goo.gl/maps/LPvES6hNKzB2
It featured in the final scene of Monty Python and the Holy Grail as the Castle of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh.
Highland Titles Nature Reserve - https://goo.gl/maps/45BQMYkwnT12
Route 2.
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace and Kilchurn Castle - https://goo.gl/maps/5nJ6jRvejht
More info on the relevant webpages
There may well be other things to take in that I have forgotten to mention.
Sunday is Fort William to Isle of Skye via Armadale Bay ferry. Ive failed totally to really get to grips with what to do/go on Skye. Any ideas gratefully recieved.
monkfish1 said:
You sir, are a legend. Really helpful. Just discussing what to do. Shame we cant do it all.
Sunday is Fort William to Isle of Skye via Armadale Bay ferry. Ive failed totally to really get to grips with what to do/go on Skye. Any ideas gratefully recieved.
Doing that you miss out an amazing drive and great roads !Sunday is Fort William to Isle of Skye via Armadale Bay ferry. Ive failed totally to really get to grips with what to do/go on Skye. Any ideas gratefully recieved.
Unless you driving back via the A82
Got back last Sunday from our 11 day trip.
Following an after work stopover in the Lakes we then went North Ballachnulish->Skye->Harris->Applecross (via Ullapool ferry)->Mull->Bristol
Weather was generally good, only ever odd showers and had some fab sunny days towards the end on Mull. It's just nice to not have to put up with so many people around on over congested roads.
Although some of the more scenic, roads on Skye were by far the worst condition of the lot. Must be the weight of tourist traffic. Pot holes on the single track roads were bad.
Harris and Lewis had the best condition roads (although some 40 zones in places have gone too far).
Had a nice drive from the Corran Ferry to Lochaline to just about make the ferry - thought we had still missed it as we turned up but fortunately the ro-ro was pulling in not leaving.
The A82 down the Great Glen and Loch Lomond is such a pain - fortunately only a small part on our journey.
The etiquette of pulling in and letting someone who has come up behind you pass works well - I only wish the courtesy extended down here to when you see people on a NSL road doing 40 mph.
Nice long sweeping bends on Harris
Road heading north
Obligatory Bealach na Ba photo
Mull had the highest % single track roads but was still lovely.
We also hit a nice symmetical mileage milestone just as we came off the motorway. 2157 miles for the total trip. Next stop, 1/3 million.
Following an after work stopover in the Lakes we then went North Ballachnulish->Skye->Harris->Applecross (via Ullapool ferry)->Mull->Bristol
Weather was generally good, only ever odd showers and had some fab sunny days towards the end on Mull. It's just nice to not have to put up with so many people around on over congested roads.
Although some of the more scenic, roads on Skye were by far the worst condition of the lot. Must be the weight of tourist traffic. Pot holes on the single track roads were bad.
Harris and Lewis had the best condition roads (although some 40 zones in places have gone too far).
Had a nice drive from the Corran Ferry to Lochaline to just about make the ferry - thought we had still missed it as we turned up but fortunately the ro-ro was pulling in not leaving.
The A82 down the Great Glen and Loch Lomond is such a pain - fortunately only a small part on our journey.
The etiquette of pulling in and letting someone who has come up behind you pass works well - I only wish the courtesy extended down here to when you see people on a NSL road doing 40 mph.
Nice long sweeping bends on Harris
Road heading north
Obligatory Bealach na Ba photo
Mull had the highest % single track roads but was still lovely.
We also hit a nice symmetical mileage milestone just as we came off the motorway. 2157 miles for the total trip. Next stop, 1/3 million.
monkfish1 said:
s70rmp said:
Doing that you miss out an amazing drive and great roads !
Unless you driving back via the A82
Do you mean i miss out the A82? If so, i have driven that route many times so im good with that, or have i not understood what you meant?Unless you driving back via the A82
s70rmp said:
monkfish1 said:
s70rmp said:
Doing that you miss out an amazing drive and great roads !
Unless you driving back via the A82
Do you mean i miss out the A82? If so, i have driven that route many times so im good with that, or have i not understood what you meant?Unless you driving back via the A82
monkfish1 said:
Sunday is Fort William to Isle of Skye via Armadale Bay ferry. Ive failed totally to really get to grips with what to do/go on Skye. Any ideas gratefully recieved.
We did Skye 2 weeks ago. From the bridge to Broadford is a dull as ditchwater. Carries quite a lot of traffic too.
In fact probably more than the whole of the rest of the Highlands during our trip last month!
Some suggestions;
Elgol - https://goo.gl/maps/qQtEhjPNjbJ2
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RbbUeXgQcMuOCP3p...
If you have the inclination and the time - http://www.bellajane.co.uk/
Weather dependent though.
Fairy Pools - https://goo.gl/maps/13r72o1Y8Z92 (you'll have to park and walk)
Talisker Distillery - https://goo.gl/maps/UEDaQCK2T9m
Dunvegan Castle and Gardens - https://goo.gl/maps/WvfJNKabxU82
Can recommend the Uig Hotel for lunch - https://goo.gl/maps/Hy9Ur3ce1pu
Skye Museum of Island Life and Duntulm Castle - https://goo.gl/maps/3XkErVSfcgT2
The Quiriang - https://goo.gl/maps/doUEG2wFfR72 - (if do decide on that one watch out for potholes).
Kilt Rock/Mealt Falls - https://goo.gl/maps/7XyBQBV9zGr
Lealt Falls - https://goo.gl/maps/7gzDBp2yLJx
gazapc said:
Although some of the more scenic, roads on Skye were by far the worst condition of the lot. Must be the weight of tourist traffic. Pot holes on the single track roads were bad.
Seconded. The one from Uig to the Quirang is a real car wrecker. Not so bad from Staffin end but still not great.Depends on what you're driving though. A 4x4 is one thing. A low 2 seater is something else!
The view at the top is spectacular though.
I already knew it would be bad and chose to avoid it (my companions didn't and regretted it).
I went round the top of the island instead. A fair chunk of the A855 has been resurfaced and is in decent nick.
The second half to Staffin is not too bad. Just need to take extra care in a few places.
Red Devil said:
Seconded. The one from Uig to the Quirang is a real car wrecker. Not so bad from Staffin end but still not great.
Depends on what you're driving though. A 4x4 is one thing. A low 2 seater is something else!
The view at the top is spectacular though.
I already knew it would be bad and chose to avoid it (my companions didn't and regretted it).
I went round the top of the island instead. A fair chunk of the A855 has been resurfaced and is in decent nick.
The second half to Staffin is not too bad. Just need to take extra care in a few places.
Top advice once again. Cheers Depends on what you're driving though. A 4x4 is one thing. A low 2 seater is something else!
The view at the top is spectacular though.
I already knew it would be bad and chose to avoid it (my companions didn't and regretted it).
I went round the top of the island instead. A fair chunk of the A855 has been resurfaced and is in decent nick.
The second half to Staffin is not too bad. Just need to take extra care in a few places.
Torridon Inn tommorow night via Applecross. should be fun!
For those interested, tonights stop is here: https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/the-bridge-b-amp-...
Definitely recommended if you need accomodation up here. Good off road parking behind the property too. Still to have breakfast, but i doubt i'll be disappointed.
For those interested, tonights stop is here: https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/the-bridge-b-amp-...
Definitely recommended if you need accomodation up here. Good off road parking behind the property too. Still to have breakfast, but i doubt i'll be disappointed.
Jambo85 said:
If the West gets the same weather as the rest of the country then tomorrow would be a nice day to be sitting outside Clachaig Inn with a burger and a pint taking in the Glencoe scenery
Whilst sitting outside would have been a bit chilly, the place itself and the food was indeed, very good. Solid recommendation there monkfish1 said:
Jambo85 said:
If the West gets the same weather as the rest of the country then tomorrow would be a nice day to be sitting outside Clachaig Inn with a burger and a pint taking in the Glencoe scenery
Whilst sitting outside would have been a bit chilly, the place itself and the food was indeed, very good. Solid recommendation there Blink982 said:
Just passed a very impressive convoy of Ferraris and Lambos heading south on the A835 a few miles north of Ullapool? Anyone here?
That would be me and my group this week:https://www.instagram.com/p/BiheuoulE9p/
The solitary Lambo is red because it really, really, really wants to be a Ferrari
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