Torquay to Scotland road trip

[JacobsCracker]

Hello PH'ers, long time lurker (so long I've forgotten the password and made a new account) and first time poster.

I'm planning a road trip from Torquay to Scotland for the first week of October with Mrs JacobsCracker and have no idea where we want to go! We have picked out Glenn Coe, Fort William and Loch Lomond as likely destinations. We will be staying for 5 nights and want to see all the best scenery and places possible.

Any recommendations of where to go or stay? And most importantly for PH, what roads "must" I drive? This is a once in a long time trip so I want to drive any of the "must do before you die" roads up there.

Just to clarify, we are travelling as directly as possible to Scotland so all ideas for Scotland only, please!

[SantaBarbara]

A hotel called Ardanaseig near to Loch Awe

[JacobsCracker]

Thanks for the suggestion. I did forget to add however, we will be staying in cheap old AirBnB'S wherever we go! Do you have any must see towns or roads?

[SantaBarbara]

The Electric Brae on the coast near Ayr

[egor110]

Wouldn't it make more sense to fly from exeter ?

You could be in scotland in 45 mins and gain a extra 2 days in Scotland

[JacobsCracker]

egor110 said:

Wouldn't it make more sense to fly from exeter ?

You could be in scotland in 45 mins and gain a extra 2 days in Scotland

Yes it probably would, but who doesn't want to do a proper road trip!

Also, factoring in free private fuel through my work definitely helps.

[mmcg1]

Definitely check out the Rest and Be Thankful.

[Chris944]

The old military road (see EVO video) and the west part of the NC500.
Cheers.

[JacobsCracker]

mmcg1 said:

Definitely check out the Rest and Be Thankful.

Firstly I thought you were telling me to be thankful for something hah!

Definitely will be on the itinerary, cheers.

[loskie]

Oban, Inverary
Maybe stop in Glasgow overnight and visit the transport museum

[loskie]

Oban, Inverary
Maybe stop in Glasgow overnight and visit the transport museum
From Oban to Perth, head back south over the new Queensferry Crossing,
Stop in Edinburgh

[rayny]

Applecross pass - If you have the time.

[cuprabob]

SantaBarbara said:

The Electric Brae on the coast near Ayr

I live nearby and it's been switched off to save the electricity

[Red Devil]

Chris944 said:

The old military road (see EVO video) and the west part of the NC500.
Cheers.

All of the places he mentioned are on the west side whereas the A939 (EVO video) is on t'other.
Also you've got to go a long way beyond Fort William to reach any part of the NC500.
He hasn't give us much clue about how far north he is prepared to go.

If must do before you die roads are a priority then definitely the A93/B976/A939.
A87 Invergarry to Dornie (Eilean Donan Castle) or Kyle of Lochalsh is good too.
Plenty more to choose from if you have the time and are willing to go the distance.

OP I know it's a huge thread but you really should be looking at this.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Do you have your first night's stop in Scotland arranged yet?

[GetCarter]

Just stick to the west coast and you can't go wrong.

These were all taken either on the west coast or in the Hebrides.

http://www.stevecarter.com/gallery1/MyFaves.htm

Places to stay... Lodge on Loch Lomond, Torridon Inn, Kylesku Hotel.

Roads you should drive... The Bealach na Ba.

Edited by GetCarter on Friday 15th September 10:53

[avenger286]

GetCarter said:

Just stick to the west coast and you can't go wrong.

These were all taken either on the west coast or in the Hebrides.

http://www.stevecarter.com/gallery1/MyFaves.htm

Places to stay... Lodge on Loch Lomond, Torridon Inn, Kylesku Hotel.

Roads you should drive... The Bealach na Ba.

Edited by GetCarter on Friday 15th September 10:53

Some brilliant photos on your site mate.
Agree with the above just stick to the west coast and you can't go wrong. What about a CalMac island hopscotch ticket and do a few islands?
I can't wait for my 2 weeks on Mull in October.

[GetCarter]

avenger286 said:

Some brilliant photos on your site mate.
Agree with the above just stick to the west coast and you can't go wrong. What about a CalMac island hopscotch ticket and do a few islands?
I can't wait for my 2 weeks on Mull in October.

Ta.

Ahh... Mull - Mishnish!

[avenger286]

GetCarter said:

avenger286 said:

Some brilliant photos on your site mate.
Agree with the above just stick to the west coast and you can't go wrong. What about a CalMac island hopscotch ticket and do a few islands?
I can't wait for my 2 weeks on Mull in October.

Ta.

Ahh... Mull - Mishnish!

We are staying down the other end of the island it's just a shame we are not competing on the rally this year :-(. But your pics have inspired me to get my finger out and get another camera so cheers mate.

Calgary Beach probably not as good as yours lol

[Sssline]

That’ll be two of us heading up for that week from s.devon then, I’m doing the west coast travelling up Sunday 1st, crudely Penrith, Oban, Isle of Sky, Applecross, Gairloch, Durness (hopefully), Glencoe, Cheltenham, Back home again 😎