Motorcycle Road Trips - Scottish Islands - Part Nineteen
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- Опубліковано 12 жов 2024
- Motorcycle Road Trips aren't just about enjoying fabulous roads and staggering scenery. At the end of a hard day's riding, somewhere unique and characterful to lay your head, is also often an endearing memory of the journey.
One such place is just a few miles away - Lickisto Blackhouse Camping Ground - a truly 'unique', 'characterful & 'memorable' visit . . .
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Love the toilet with the mirror glass. In 1987 I was working at Leadville in the American rockies and met a retired NASA scientist. He invited me to visit his log cabin in the wilderness to have supper and meet his wife. We dined on mountain river trout caught that day, best fish I have ever eaten. He showed me his loo which was a small cabin located on top of a cliff, it had glass door so he could look out over the rockie mountains whilst doing his business. A memorable visit and an incredible man.
Indeed it is an unusual experience doing your business "in the open", so to speak.
Hi Kevin, Now that was the Harris I’d been waiting for. Beautiful soft turquoise waters and lovely white beaches. Your campsite was brilliant. Lovely views for campers, even a loo with a view! The communal blackhouse was brilliant. So comfortable. I found your comment about the cuckoo interesting. We have an annual visitor in bush nearby, and we all look forward to hearing the gentle “cuckoo, cookoo” come April. I think this episode could be my favourite so far, although I’m looking forward the your visit to Shetland. Thanks Kevin, see you next week.
Friday is here again and so is a new episode from Kevin. Nice!!!!
Cheers Danny.
That looked like a nice campsite for sure. I love seeing the beauty of the British Isles. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I am really enjoying this series. I hope that you consider doing another at some time in the future.
South Harris defines "rural". Love it! And, what a campsite!
The color of the ocean! It is my favorite and I used to see that in early spring in the Pacific off San Clemente, Ca....
The sense of freedom on a motorbike must be fantastic! Loved the campsite. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful sandy beaches! Gorgeous. We have lots of those where I live but what we don’t have is the utter quiet that campsite had. Total bliss 😊. Thanks again for another peaceful interlude 🧘🏻♀️
Beautiful windy roads. Loved every minute of the episode. Thanks.!
That was lovely thank you I enjoyed it again , take care.
What a journey! Words almost can’t describe the rugged beauty and charm. Thanks for taking us along! 👍
Hi Kevin. That wax certainly a unique camp site. You definitely fell on your feet. Take care. Nick
one of the best episodes of this season, in my opinion -- found impressive the stark conditions that left you with little choice but to press forward through the cold drizzle
Beautiful, rugged islands. Am enjoying the series. Thank you!
A well thought out camp site. I bet they're making more - and a more predictable - income than from spuds.
Superb roads - I've always wondered why these remoter places have better roads.
What a beautiful island, we are so up for visiting and that camp site wow. You really are our favourite. With all your life’s experiences some terrible and thankfully most full of exploration and great, make you such an amazing person to watch, thank you xx
Such a great trip across the Scottish Isles. You're a fortunate person. I envy your bike abilities. Cheers😊
Simply grand everything what more could you want on your travels tc now Kevin from the oldies 🤗👍
What a fabulous camp site! Another compelling insight into life on the islands. I shivered as you progressed along the damp breezy roads though! Going off on a tangent, whilst at Niffany earlier in the week, I wandered up to Gargrave and became a gongoozler at Highlander and Eshton Locks. A boat went up Eshton and failed to completely close the gates as they exited, so I did the job for them. Then a lady on her lunch break from the office overlooking the lock thanked me for taking the time to "tidy up" after them! Amazing what you learn watching UA-cam! She also told me the tale of the lock reconstruction after one of the walls collapsed. I'm back home in Middlesbrough now and it's bl**dy cold here too! I'm halfway down a bottle of 19 Crimes 🍷🍷
Great episode Kevin! Awesome campsite, looks very enjoyable. Thank you!
Love that campsite.
Thanks Kevin, for taking us further around the Scottish paradise isles to see all of the beautiful scenery with the beach and turquoise sea, then the campsite that I'd have no problem living in full time. I can't wait to watch the next one. Take care and all the best. Stevie
That campsite really was quite charming!
Hi Kevin. Great travelling with you again, Really cold looking,and for you to be riding with no thermals,well I say no more. The campsite looks incredible,so so unique,what an experience. I'm with you when it comes to turn around with a big bike,especially on those narrow roads. I believe your tour will be coming to an end soon if you're coming back to the mainland in the next episode🤔.I can't quite make out on how you're getting all the editing done,and getting them out on time.Hope to see you next week.Stay safe on your journey.😎
Morning Kevin. Another cracking video of your adventures...... cheers Kevin, always the highlight of our week. Great campsite, great views along the way and as always, your humour. Thanks again, Floss and Jan.
Take care Kevin...
Brilliant as always, thanks for sharing Just saw the same model of bike I used to have for sale, it was a smooth operating bike. Miss riding, but not really interested in doing it where I live now, roads are bad and it is too cold
Hi Kevin 😃 thank you for the great videos every week 😃 better than any normal tv , I’ve just started watching cruising the cut as well so now I alternate it , one of your videos one day and cruising the cut next day,😃 it’s heaven 😃 still like your videos best though 😃
Ah I'm delighted to hear that, Stephen. 😁🤗
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I hope it goes all way up to part 50 😂 the best thing about your videos is i can watch them over and over and they give me so much pleasure and help me through the day 😊thanks Kev 😃
thank u for making my Friday Kevin! Lovely series and incredible cozy campsite for 15 pounds. Not sure what that is in US dollars but will find out. Enjoy your comments + the amazing scenery! 😮
Hi Larisa. It's currently around 19 dollars.
As the 999th viewer, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this route you took on Harris. Such a panorama of unique rewards all the way round! I never expected to see that turquoise colored water! And the sandy beach. I appreciate the effort you take to be careful as you go, Kevin. That was some kind of campground, and you certainly seemed glad that you got to experience that as well. See you next time, from over here in Portland, Oregon.
Lovely trip, the roads need more winding holes !
Great video as always. What a lovely camp site.
Some this Coast line look kind like where I live ,and Weather is cold wet and windy that Bang on ,Lower part South Island of NZ
I bet it's just gorgeous there. Lucky!
It really is a wild ride for you, Kevin. Do you find the distortion of the front screen interferes with your view. I never had a screen that distorted as much. Perhaps it is just our angle of view! Potato Farm camping that's a new one to tick off the list of weird places. We are certainly get a view of an area that I have never been to. The highlight for me are those white beaches and blue water. Mine I am looking forward to the return of, Aslan and the calm of the cut!
My line of sight is higher than the screen, so no interference.
Ey up
Absolutely stunning, thanks for taking us along
What an amazing campsite, wish I'd known about it when I cycled in Harris 3 years ago.
Hiya Kevin, another very interesting video mate, I really enjoyed it.
Awesome views and locks, I can't wait for next time.
❤ Take care X X X
Serious campsite. Must have been temptedto do 3 days.
Nice work! That looks remote but peaceful. ❤
Hi Kevin how you keep going is a beyond me . your bike must have outstanding suspension. And a perfect steering position that doesn't affect the back in any way..
Anyway as usual you have produced another stunning video.fair play you always have your narrow boat videos and now you're videos of this road trip..are something else.that others should take a close look at . perhaps they will realise just how to produce a interesting and informative video for many to watch....
Their videos as far as I am concerned lack interesting dialogue.. anyway Kevin keep yourself safe and well mate.
Well Now it is cold here now and i am in the South West of the UK. So just thinking of the cold there it must be very cold for you .
Another excellent vlog, and I’m no motorbycalist… regards from a fresh evening in Troutbeck
Thanks, Kevin. Normal service resumes after the chaos of Skye.
Definitely Mark. A complete contrast - Skye packed, no one on Harris.
Such rugged and beautiful land! It does look like it's getting colder from on episode to the next. When I see that land, I often wonder how the Scots were able to carve a living out of the land. It's so rocky, and so relatively little topsoil. I was a competitive cyclist (bicycle) in college... and the one part of it I didn't enjoy was cold, wet weather. I can't imagine how tough a cyclist would have to be in Scottish weather! Interesting Campsite!
Hey! Hey! Hey! It's Friday and another road trip. Very interesting campsite with a beautiful view. The white sandy beaches are a surprise. Stay safe and dry out there! -Cheers from Seattle!
Looks like the Lickisto campsite has a new owner - not the original people who started it, who were called Harvey and John, and moved there from (I think) Yorkshire. Good to see it’s doing well. I’m missing those lovely clear blue skies you had earlier in the trip though, I hope they make a comeback 😄
love seeing your tour of Harris reminds us of our cycling tour around Lewis and Harris it's bloomin georgeous up there.
I don't think I'd like to cycle around those islands but then I am sure you are a lot younger than me. But aren't those roads well made.
@@martincannon1078 we want to return one day to do the lower islands and causeways. the roads are great except for the loose granite gravel at intersections which is rather painful when you land on it..
I bet those beaches are mesmerising on a sunny day even if a little brrrr 🥶 A loo with a view and CHG sitting on it whilst filming….brilliant! Wonder if that mirrored glass is as effective in the dark 🤔🤭
Ah didn't consider that, Helen. Probably best to keep the light off at night. 🤭
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Thanks Kevin 😃
I have to rave on about your bike - you go round a corner onto a steep upward slope and don't even need to change down, because the boxer is so torquey. An amazing thing. Also amazing is the ruggedness and barrenness of the Outer Hebrides. I expected it, but it's good to see.
Yes these BMW twins are renowned for their low-down and midrange torque.
goos see you got trave vlog out on travels on bike thanks for the share on channel thanks lee
You comment on the cyclists, last year my elder daughter cycled from the far south to the far north of the Outer Hebrides, camping en route during her 6 day trip
Wow that's no mean feat Peter. The uric acid was building up in my calf muscles just thinking about it. 🤭
Wow what a campsite, will have to make a note of that for next spring/summer! I wonder why they didn't call your pitch Rivendell as it should be rather than Rivendale though? Maybe it's copyrighted and they are scared of being sued by the Tolkien owners??! 😆
I think I would spend the night in the communal room 😅😅
Thought you might of had a wee dip great video thanks
Umm, just a bit too cold for that 😁
Back when i first met my wife. She did not have gas ,as the meter was messed up , and that was two weeks as well in a town . Not in the sticks.
Remember the old saying : “Out of life’s school of war - what doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger.” Friedrich Nietzsche
Hello Kevin, we've talked about Lick His Toe before!!! Shame you're having dull weather now. But aren't those roads good. I wonder if the Irish are called in to do them.
Two questions Kev…1) what’s the WiFi signals like on Harris b) why do some of your journeys involve a turn around. Sat nav or your , fault? 🙄. Thanks for sharing.
These travel vlogs are amazing.
The cellular data is extremely good on the islands, in some instances better coverage than the mainland. Sometimes I miss the turning from the satnav cos I'm to busy talking about something 🤭
Quick question: Do you have an extension on your kickstand? Your bike seems to lean over less than mine, which is a bear to get going when she is loaded for a trip:).
I just have what's called a Big Foot, which fits on the end and gives a wider contact patch to help stop the stand sinking in soft ground. It's about 1/2 inch thick, so does stand the bike a little more upright.
Hi Kevin :)
From Spain i follow you from day one and we had a short contact in a post during the c.... thingy and the amazing rest and energie your posts always bring :)
Can please you help me?
I can only download a episode using a pc and look it on tv screen with a media player.
Only i cant download this episode no more :( :( :o)
Is it perhaps protected against downloading or do i need do to something?
Hope we find a solution cause im really looking forward seeing your next adventure :o)
Love and warm gratefull greetings,
Ramon
Hi Ramon. Downloading videos from UA-cam isn't possible across the whole platform, but there should be no issues streaming as per usual.
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Hi Kevin enjoying your trip very much ps when r u back on your boat and where is it mored.
Having watched this series it leaves me with one question. Would it kill guys to plant a freaking tree. For the love of God.
There are few trees on Harris and Lewis, Scotland due to a combination of human activities, livestock grazing, and a harsh climate:
Human activities: Vikings destroyed trees to prevent islanders from using them to build boats.
Livestock grazing: Land was cleared for grazing land.
Climate: The climate is harsh.
Soil: The soil in some areas is not suitable for trees.
Post-glacial woodlands: There was evidence of large forests on the islands after the ice age, but these woodlands have dwindled over time.
Moth infestation: Most of the pines planted by the Forestry Commission were destroyed by a moth infestation
Just beautiful. Love the blackhouse.