Scotland by BMW R1200GS Part 2 - Glencoe to Shiel Bridge on the North Coast 500
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- Scotland by BMW R1200GS Part 2 - Glencoe to Shiel Bridge on the North Coast 500 : At long last I've made the time to tour Scotland by motorcycle. In this second episode I ride from Glencoe to Shiel Bridge on MCN's suggested "North Coast 767" route which includes the "official" North Coast 500...stay tuned to see how I got on...
The Route from MCN: www.google.com...
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I’m literally lying on a hospital bed with covid, but there’s no problem watching these videos. A truly tremendous series.
All the best Antonio - I hope you get out of hospital soon...best of luck...
I bought my first bike 2 years ago. Last year for the first time I ventured past Loch Lomond. It was a sunny warm summers day, all those brown bushes on the landscape in your video where bright purple heather in bloom, lush green trees and grass, clear blue loch waters. Seeing the mountains in the sun and the wild flowers covering the ground, it was breathtaking. Its the first time I've been to Glen Coe since I was a toddler, I fell back in love with Scotland that day. Never forget it.
Wow - must get up there again soon myself....thanks for watching - TMF
I'm absolutely glued to these vids having traveled some of these very roads on my way up to the top of the UK a few years back. Unfortunately not on a motorcycle.
Glad you're enjoying my efforts - motorcycle is the only way to do those roads! Thanks for watching - TMF
Did the pass of Glencoe on my little Honda CLR-125 a few years back, used all the back roads the cyclists use to get up there from Sheffield, after pass of Glencoe I went across on the Corran Ferry and right out to Resipole campsite at the edge of Loch Sunart, was a wonderful journey and being on such a little bike out in the massive expanse of the Scottish islands just felt amazing, the last day I rode all the way back to Sheffield from Resipole in one day, around 450 miles with the route I took, got home at 10pm and climbed off the bike fresh as a daisy, what an amazing little bike that was, watched your great review of the Suzuki Vstrom 250 and went on to purchase one 👍🏻 another amazing little bike that I’m hoping to do this journey on later in the year, Scotland is a wonderful place to be on a motorcycle but it can be hard up there, the bloody midges will eat you alive and there can still be snow on the tops in summer, the weather can turn like that, but once you get past green welly stop, your eyes are just on stalks 👍🏻
I agree - fabulous place to ride, thanks for watching and for stopping by - Andy
TheMissendenFlyer 2.54 Jimmy Saville’s old house, last time I went past it had took some heavy graffiti.
Thanks for showing Scotland in your wonderful video you will love pass of the cattle , can't wait
Cheers Rob - next Episode nest Friday...
Sitting on the edge of my sofa, drooling, as I wait for Part 3 of your Scotland adventure! Gorgeous scenery and biking roads :-)
Good stuff - next episode will be published next Friday :0)
Started accidently with Part 2 (just to get rid of my "WANDERLUST" for Scotland), wachting half of it made me go back to Part one, of course. Have to say, it is just incredible work. I could ride with you for HOURS. Fantstic thoughts, brilliant route details, great Bike "NATÜRLICH" of course.
Greetings from Germany!
Thank you Thomas - glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for the kind comments....wunderbar!
Right that's it! Holiday request form in tomorrow.........I'm going to Scotland! It's been 14 years since I was there last and this has made me realise that's 14 years TOO LONG! Great vid as usual....looking forward to the third instalment!
Go for it - I'm going to make this an annual pilgrimage at least from now on I reckon....
Absolutely best series so far. I'm loving this and have to visit Scotland ASAP
I'm glad you're enjoying it - another four episodes to come on this one....(Friday uploads)
Loving your Scottish tour vids. Did a similar one up there on my bike many years ago and wasn't quite so lucky as you with the weather but brilliant all the same. went back back up ther in a motorhome 5 yrs ago and the weather was stunning. It's all coming back to me now and looking forward to part 3! Good work, thank you. 👍
You're very welcome Andy, thanks for watching - next part up next Friday....
Those blades were enormous! Love to see the whole aeroplane once it's built! Great vlog as usual.
Yes if the prop is anything to go by it's going to be enormous!
I had to watch this in between chores so the pause button was used quite often. Worth the time to watch it again as those roads up north are just cracking! I've actually done some of the roads down south when I visited Fort William and now wish that I had ventured further north as those mountain roads are just awesome. This is turning to be quite a trip to watch. Thanks for sharing and yet again a great video blog if I may say so. Looking forward to the scary bit! Oh, that policeman was really nice...
Cheers Stephen - great to have you along on the trip as ever...
Beautiful Scotland!
i was so excited about the high road to Applecross... and you keep us waiting 😂
cheers Tom
Sorry Tom, I want to keep each episode to around 25 minutes and it's just the way this one worked out - next Friday!
Another superb video! Many thanks for that! You really are wetting my appetite for doing this trip. Really looking forward to the next episode. Stay safe.
Cheers Garry - next Friday the next episode will go up.....TMF
Really looking forward to it! Stay safe.
Fantastic toads...lived on the Moray Firth for 18 yrs...Scotland is God's country for biking' but mind the midge season! Thanks for sharing..really enjoyed through your eyes!
Great stuff - thanks for watching and stopping by Simon...all the best - TMF
Addictive watching, stunning views, can't wait till the next episode !!!!!!
Thank you Glenn, I'm saving these for Friday's - another 4 parts to come ;0)
Well worth waiting for this video. You have given me yet another reason to look forward to Fridays
Ah Bob, you say the nicest things....
Stunning views, what a smashing route to ride for motorcyclist. I hope to visit here now, after seeing this. Thanks for everything you do Mr. Andy🙏🏻
My plessure!
....you're in my back yard Mr Flyer, and most welcome too! Glad that you enjoyed your trip. It's pretty addictive, and probably why I do 20K+ miles/ year (after year after year) on my own GS. I stay north of Glasgow, and one beautiful day last summer I got on the bike and went up to Applecross for my lunch! Great bike/ great roads 👍
Nice one Chris - and why wouldn't you...a bikers paradise!
From 85-92 I worked on the North Sea oil rigs for around 7 years and lived in Aberdeenshire...We worked 2 weeks on and 2 off and I regularly got in the car and took off to the highlands and rented a cottage for a week or so up on the banks of Loch Ness...They were such god times and there were some cracking roads to open up on...Cheers...
When I get my bike sorted out, I will be doing this tour...
You'll love it on the bike....
Welcome to Scotland Mr Flyer! I'm lucky to call those roads local to me. Just found your channel and looking forward to your next instalment. You got the weather just right!
...if only I'd waited a week though eh!? I see you've had great weather since the day I returned!!! ....and thanks for watching - TMF
One of your best, feels like a proper road trip, the "I am here" map inset was very helpful, more of those please. Thanks!
+Nigel Street Is was a proper road trip! Thanks for watching and glad you liked it, part 3 up later today! :0)
I am incredibly envious and you are a cruel man indeed for showing me such fabulous roads I'll probably never have the joy of riding ;-)
That's a ride I'd have to do twice - once for the scenery and once for the roads... Yahoooo! ;-)
Yes it is a bikers paradise up there, can't wait to get back and do it all again....thanks for watching - TMF
Looks like a great trip mate. Thanks for the comment🖒 we had a laugh at "batting above my weight" comment. 😔😟😉 looking forward to showing you some epic roads when you pop down here to check it out.
Brilliant, sorry I couldn't recall your name Bob, Jack, wotsit - and would love to take you up on the offer....Tubs can ride with me :0) All the best and lovin' your work!
Fantastic trip really enjoyed the scenery it was a pleasure to watch many thanks tony
Thanks for the kind words Tony, it was a pleasure to film!
Wow!......definitly a roadtrip for the bucket list.....looks amazing.Can't believe how big those turbine blades were:0)
...you should see the wings!
Ok so this is getting really confusing. An absolutely masterly epic part 2 that is motivating viewers to head to the Highlands to follow your tyre tracks. I did part of the route today with some pals in 22 c. The confusing bit is you make it look so tempting watching part 2 this evening makes me feel I must do that but already am doing it! Now that is quality video. Suggestion- 5 x 25 mins equals full length DVD. A Xmas hit without a doubt and you are doing tremendous work for Scottish tourism. Fabulous Sir!
You're very kind Gary....I'd rather have your weather than mine, but as you are now seeing, actually regardless, it's just a stunning part of the world to ride in. Enjoy the rest of your tour - what's the plan for tomorrow?
Oh it will just have to be more of the same!
Enjoy!
Another great episode, can't wait for the next. Applecross, to be precise the Applecross Inn, was where I had my first experience of neeps and tatties
oooh, get you ;0P
That was engrossing. The scenery, the roads, the fuel stop was even interesting for a midwestern American to see. The police out for the big blades shutting down the road... that was something else. We have lots of those all around the freeways on their way to goodness knows where but not down two lane roads like that. Cannot wait for the next installment!
Great stuff - glad you enjoyed it Scott - 4 more to come over the next few Fridays....
Great stuff- I like your restrained enthusiasm. I've ridden up the West Highlands many a time as I'm based in Glasgow and sometimes I take it for granted. But I always have a commentary like yours in my mind Looking forward to the next part.
Thanks Jodeskid, glad you're liking my efforts - next part will be posted next Friday...stay tuned!
What a fantastic vid , such magnificent scenery , with the reassuringly bass soundtrack of the big GS , this must of been biking nirvana , looking forward to the next instalment
Yes very much a bikers paradise, next instalment due next Friday - cheers - TMF
I love your fantastic commentry, I feel like im watching a television presentation I live near these roads , I been up on them on my Motorbike but i dont think I appreciate it as much as I should
Thank you for the kind words Duncan, you are indeed a lucky fella having that lot to play in....TMF
Well captured and narrated! Thx for sharing.
Fantastic series of videos, brings back good memories.
Born in Oban and growing up in Argyll, I love this scenery. I used to drive to Glasgow and back on my GS550(great bike) frequently, and to Aberdeen Uni, all fantastic roads for a bike. On the other hand, the old Loch Lomond (not the new one you used here) used to run right along loch side. It was much narrower so navigating the tight corners with oncoming traffic, particularly lorries was 'fun', and sometimes skidmark-inducing lol.
Great Video again, I do enjoy these. Had a good laugh at the comment about popping out for a curry! Keep them coming! Have fun.
Cheers Henry, will do....
I am so glad to see you have enjoyed the route as much as you are describing. I've completed this route a couple of years back and I can't believe how excited I'm feeling just watching you do it for the first time. I just want to do it again!!! hahaha
Brilliant and very humbling commentary, thank you. We certainly are lucky to have this kind of breath taking scenery on our door step.
Can't wait for the next part :-D
P.S. My little profile pic is me doing this route on my 25 yr old ZZR600, where I've stopped somewhere relatively close to Durness.
Cheers Stu - you are a lucky man to have this playground on your doorstep.....I'll be back!
Excellent stuff TMF, I'm sitting here reliving the whole journey with you. It is impossible to convey in words what a wonderful sense of well-being and freedom you get from riding those roads through such a beautiful landscape. I'm definitely heading back up there soon.
+Plopracer Yes I agree, and I'll be back again ASAP soon...
My wife and I did Bealach na ba twice last year on two separate trips on my GS fully loaded,the first time in June in thick mist and rain,the 2nd time in the sunshine in September its more of a challenge than a pleasant experience in opinion. I was relieved I didn't have to stop on any of those hairpins!
Yes I agree - as you'll see in the next episode.... :0)
Cracking scenery, It is nice to see it looks just as I remember it
Yes I'm not sure too much changes up there year on year!!
Great film; I did the Glencoe valley in March, with a friend, on the way to Skye. We both agreed, as you said, it is the best motorcycling either of of have ever done - superb roads and scenery.
So was Skye as good, I need to go back and do that???
TheMissendenFlyer Yes, we went to Kyle of Lochalsh, Portree, Armadale, ferry across to Mallaig where we spent the night. Next day back to Fort William then down to Oban, Lochgilphead, Inverary and on to Bute for the last night in Rothesay. Last day was ferry back to mainland and back to Liverpool.
Absolutely superb trip with a long single track, B8000, section between Leachd and Otter Ferry below Inverary. About 250 miles a day, about the right distance for that type of riding I think. Next time we'll do your route!
Thanks Laurence, I'll do yours then!
Excellent second part I must do this route on my MT07-07 Tracer looks great....great trip video TMF thanks for sharing.
Glad you're enjoying it with me Dean, lots more to come - stay tuned!
Hi love your videos it's awesome to see that you enjoy these roads as much as I do , I have ridden that road quite a few times on my way to Skye for work , it's an amazing part of this country but i tend to take it for granted as I have been on it so many times but seeing it in your video will make me appreciate more the next time I ride it , looking forward to your next one 👍
Thank you Craig, yep, we never appreciate what's in our own back yard do we...funny how that works. Thanks for watching - TMF
Never a dull moment in Scotland's highlands laddie :)especially on a bike
Och aye!
Now that's a ride, looking forward to part 3.
Agreed - and so am I :0) ...seems a while ago now....
Great watch this. Looking forward to the next instalment
+Chris Skinner very kind of you to say so Chris, next one will upload next Friday, stay tuned!
It's really weird to see one of my favourite UA-camrs riding up near where I live!
I live on the Isle of Skye and kept expecting to see myself in you video.
Keep up the great work on the content man.
Hope to see you if you're up my neck of the world!
I'm definitely coming back, and definitely doing Skye....so any local intel appreciated!
TheMissendenFlyer
Yeah man absolutely anytime.
Send me a message if you want to find out about what's up here!
Another great video of some great countryside. I can vaguely remember some of those places from many years ago. Thanks TMF - hanging out for the next part.
Good man! - Cheers - TMF
Thanks so much for these wonderful videos! I just bought a gs 12 after several years of wishing and it was worth the wait. Looking forward to my own adventures on this beautiful machine.
Congratulations Michael and welcome to the club!
The crannog- the restaurant you rode past and commented on, if memory serves me right the best mussels I've ever eaten were there. A must go when your next there if you like seafood! great tour series, keep it up 👍
Thanks for the local intel....next time! :0)
Excellent video, looking forward to part three. On lunch, something ive taken to doing recently is grabbing a sarnie, drink and a bag of crisps from a petrol station, stick it in the topbox and for less than a fiver you can pick your own restaurant with a view whenever you want. Also stops that tired feeling you get after a heavy lunch.
Yes I do that too more often than not (and saves a few ££), in this case there was a bit of a lack of petrol stations with shops! Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching - TMF
Beautiful roads/scenery indeed!
Thanks Greg - agreed!
Great stuff, brilliant to watch. Looking forward to the next part!
Thank you Angus, you a Scot by chance? (intuition at work here)
Nice1 Missenden looks like you had a great time, bet you wont forget those views in a hurry. we are going in 4 weeks for 10 days, cant wait to thrash my GS around them twisty bends. Always look forward going to Scotland, its the best place for bikes.
100% agree - enjoy!
Excellent roads, scenery, editing. Going to Scotland July starting Dumbarton, Oban, Fort William, Inverness, Aviemore, Dundee, plus a few more places then home. After seeing your filming I cant what. Thank you. :)
You'll have a blast! Enjoy....
Brilliant again mate can't wait for part three.
Thanks Mark - part 3 next Friday :0)
Hey TMF. Well I thought part 1 was brilliant but your video journey just gets better. The commentary really compliments the footage (especially enjoyed your chat with the Policeman - how many car drivers would he have stopped to talk to?) and is informative and witty. You've really inspired me to get up to Scotland and have a go myself. Can't wait part three. Take care Sir and thankyou again!
Thank you 007, very kind of you to say so - episode three will be up next Friday...and I think the scenery just gets better the further North and West you go....
This was great to watch - we'll be heading up to this road in August so will definitely try to take this route!
Enjoy!
Another excellent video my friend. I've done this route many times (and have videos on my channel) and never get fed up with this part of the world. Good advice from the Police, I have rode on those single track roads to Ullapool (which I presume is in your next video), and know how tiring it can be at the end of a long ride. Spring and Autumn are the best times (in my opinion), as you don't have the holiday maker traffic. Looking forward to part 3.
Cheers Triumph Rascal...and tell me about the tiring thing.....!
Waited so long for this but well worth the wait well done superb video and audio is great
It's only been a week!! ...I'll be posting these every Friday for the next month or so....
Watching this bought back memories of my trip on this same road in August 2019, except I was working for Apple Maps driving a Subaru Impreza loaded with cameras and other tec and getting paid. Went on to map most of the Highlands including the NC500. Makes me wish I was back there now. Also thanks for the great informative commentary on locations road numbers and steady video, makes watching way easier than some others Iv seen. Keep up the great work. Subscribed.
Welcome along!
Fantastic! I'm on holiday in Portimao (sadly not for a track day) and have found some wifi to enjoy pt2. Its making me feel quite homesick.
God knows why you'd want to race round in two days. Your run to Ullapool is quite enough for one day!
You're right there, I was knackered!
Hi Mr Flyer. Just back from, Scotland and what a fantastic trip. We clocked up 1:990 miles, and my Tiger 1050 sport, was a dream. I just found the cruise control a god send ;-) One of our day trips out, was over to Applecross, and what a road. It was GR8. We couldn't of timed it, better with the weather. As the rest of the country, was in the 30s, we had it spot on, not to hot, and not to cold, (If any one is thinking of going. Do it) looking forward to your next trip. ride safe!
+Andrew Hoggan Brilliant! Thanks Andrew - I'm on my next tour now (typing this in the hotel bar)....stay tuned!
TheMissendenFlyer I'm now looking forward to see, what your tour, will be. Can't wait 😀
Patience! ...I've got to finish it first!
Wise decision to ride through FW. In my opinion only of course, i am sure there are lots of great etcetcetc.
Lochside cottage at Inverinate which you ride past was possibly our best holiday ever.Pine marten at the french doors and porpoise and dolphin a few feet out from the garden.A magical place.
Loving this tour.
Great stuff - thanks Hedge Hog
Excellent again picking it up from where you left off from part 1. Waiting for part 3 now. Thanks for sharing the route link. Leave sorted, hotels booked all set for this road trip in June.
PS: You also inspired me to treat myself to a copy of Bikers Britain!
Thanks
Sam
Another great vid looking forward to the apple cross pass. I went the same route but in the opposite direction from Inverness to the top end then down the stunning west coast.I found going from east to west to scenery got more dramatic every day. Great info for those who haven't been and for those who already have. Great work.
Yes I'm quite tempted to do it the other way I must say - cheers John - TMF
Epic views, thanks for taking us!
Good to have you along!
Brilliant enjoyed that it was worth waiting for..keep up good work cheers
Thank you Glenn - stay tuned!
Well done ,Police officer seemed like a nice chap ,think he was admiring your bike.
That or my physique I expect.....
Amazing ride. Ive always planned on visit scotland and this just makes me want to go right now.
DO it, it's great!
Only just getting round to watching these. Really enjoying your journey.
I myself plan to do the NC500 in August on my R Nine T. Never done a tour of any sort, looking forward to it. Amazing views.
You'll have a fab time - take your waterproofs!
I did this route in a camper and the entire time I was thinking how amazing it would be to do it on my motorbike. We got the CalMac ferry from Mallaig to Armadale on Skye, toured Skye then came back along the Kyle of Localsh. Scotland has wonderful atmospheric scenery.
+Dean Yes agreed - I must get back and do that Skye route ASAP...
Amazing scenery! its incredible how much the sunshine really makes the view POP as compared to the cloudy days. Leaves me itching to go on a tour! (hopefully in sunny weather!)
Makes all the difference doesn't it!
Oh Glencoe!! In 2014 I cycled (yes CYCLED) Lands end to John O Groats and cycled the very route through to Fort William. What a majestic Awe inspiring place.
Crikey, hats off to you sir!
I was just about to leave a comment but it looks like I already did :) Awful memory! Wonderful series, taking me right back again. I must do it on the bike one day!
Some really amazing views there, Missenden. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome - stay tuned for the next part next Friday - the views just get better and better!
Looking forward to it.
Great video again, good to see you up here on some of my favourite roads. Looking forward to the next instalment 👍🏻
Thank you Dave - you're a lucky chap to have that as your playground....next episode up next Friday :0)
I used to work in scotland and i use to hate the 7 hour drive but im sure one day i would like to ride up there on the Harley for the great views great video as always
Thanks Rob.....
I added this into my watch later list as soon as you uploaded it, finally got the time to chill and enjoy it. Superb stuff :) Some of the shots are breathtakingly beautiful, definitely need to get back up there myself this year!
Thanks Liquid Vision, really glad you liked it - more to come (and it gets better!)....stay tuned - TMF
Stunning scenery man. Well done, another nice video.
Thank you...
Another cracking video Mr TMF! That scenery is beautiful - grand and wild in a truly unique way. Funnily enough I was going to reference the Brit, Blonde, Bike duo as this section of your trip reminded me a bit of one of their rides through Central Otago, and then 2 minutes later you mentioned their channel! You'll have to make it over here to NZ one day - if not to live then for some serious motorbike touring. Henry Cole did an episode of his "World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides" here, which you might have seen, that gives a good sense of the variety of scenery we have.
Yeah I'd love to come down to NZ - it's defo on the bucket list....
Excellent Mr Flyer, of up there this Saturday
Enjoy - looks like you might have better weather than I did too...
Stunning sights TMF! Gleefully revisiting this as I’ll be doing the NC500 for the first time ever this year! Looks like I made the right choice!! Glad it dried out a touch for you after yesterday’s onslaught!
Scotland is 😘👌👌 beautiful road! ppl definitely need to ride here!
100% agreed, has to be ridden to be believed...
One of my favourite TMF moments is him fighting his stomach in Fort William lol 8:32
Thank you very much for a great Video, Marvellous Scenery.
Cheers Bob....
Fantastic , thoroughly enjoyed this series so far , looking forward to the next installment. Great mix of content with the test rides, reviews etc . just got myself a Tiger Sport so Scotland on the bucket list now 👍 wife gonna kill me 😂
Thanks Paul - the Mrs will come around, always best to beg for forgiveness than ask permission, etc, etc - and good choice on the Tiger Sport, loved that thing....
This is so getting me warmed up for my trip to Scotland next week :D Loving it
You'll have a great time - enjoy...
Brilliant Tour series!
Thank you
Great video TMF, I'm looking forward to the next one. I love Scotland, the Western Highlands are superb. I'll be doing the NC 500 in August, can't wait. As I'm riding up from South Wales can I call it the NC 2500, haha !
By the way a brit a blonde a bike is also another good channel as you say, New Zealand looks amazing too..Keep up the good work :)
Willco!
Great Ride and great detail by yourself of the trip.
Thanks very much for the kind words - much appreciated!
Amazing footage and commentary. looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Jamie - less than 7 days to wait :0)
Crikey, what a breath of fresh air compared to the throngs of traffic we have to deal with in the south.
Tell me about it!
Eagerly awaiting part three!
You only need wait until Friday for part 3 ;0)
Quality video mate! I'm in Dumfries, lots of good roads round me but I do need to get myself north!
If you're ever passing by make sure you get yourself along the Dalveen Pass, Beeftub->St Mary's Loch loop (along Talla Resevoir), Kirkstone->Ambleside->Keswick-Honnister Pass as well as the Hartside Pass (Incredible on the street triple) they're all absolutely incredible!
Funny you should mention that - I'm planning on riding Windermere->Hardnott>Kirkstone->Ambleside->Keswick-Honnister Pass as well as the Hartside Pass and on over to Whitby and down through Hull next week (weather permitting)...stay tuned for that one!
Terrific viewing. Made me hungry with all the talk too. I was just working my way towards the edge of the seat when...
Who doesn't love a cliff hanger!
Hi TMF, just happened on your video as I'm researching footage of the BMW 1200 GS. The reason being, you may or may not be aware, depending on your taste in music, it's the same machine ridden by the late Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist of Canadian rock band Rush. The same BMW was a favourite of his that he had ridden for tens (maybe more!) of thousands of miles around various parts of the world wherever Rush happened to be touring. He would generally ride in between venues and take in the scenery and the localities and wrote several books about his exploits. I was also interested as the videos you have made are excellent depicting one of my favourite parts of the world, Glencoe is a particular special place that I have driven through many times. (Sorry I'm not a motorcyclist!) Liking the videos, albeit a bit late to the party!! :-)
Glad you like them Ged - thanks for stopping by!
can't wait for the next installment
Thanks Robin - will be published next Friday...
Thank you for this video. I have to ride this route.
Everyone should do it at least once...! Thanks for watching - TMF
Most excellent video. I have driven those roads many times in the car and am always envious of the bikes... I have a GS Rallye arriving soon so hope to head that way over the summer. I will also do a loop of Skye before heading up the West coast, recon I will need a week!
For sure - the loop of Skye is defo on my radar for another trip....enjoy the new bike!
I'm enjoying this series, thank you. So far you are following the same route as I did back in the 80s but we were laggards compared with your pace - I think we camped twice in your journey so far and twice more before Ullapool! I remember thinking that the scenery just kept getting better and better. I think my favourite was from Dornie to Poolewe so I'm hoping you go that way in the next episode. I must make an effort to go back.
Thanks Kevin, and yes it is well worth a revisit I reckon - stunning up there....
have driven that road many a winter on my way to Ballahulish. As toorest trice says JS lived quite local and it was well known that JS occasionally drank in the local pub. many a night we would wait for JS to come in to buy him a beer. Chuffed to bits now that he never did. roll on the next instalment, many thanks.
How's about that then! Next instalment due next Friday - thanks for watching....TMF