Making it to John o'Groats on the NC500 route

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  • @vetworker
    @vetworker 11 місяців тому +13

    Well done Saffy. You’re simply amazing and your laughter and positivity is uplifting.
    I set off on Tuesday from Suffolk to attempt to circumnavigate Great Britain on my 50cc moped, top speed 31mph 😂.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому +7

      😂 they say 41 days later, he's still making his way out of the village, that's some serious effort that!

    • @vetworker
      @vetworker 11 місяців тому +1

      @@SaffySprocket 😆😆😆 I reckon I will be paralysed in my backside 😳😳

    • @vetworker
      @vetworker 11 місяців тому +1

      @@CarrotCrunchingWabbit I bet it was a fantastic experience.

    • @blackbob3358
      @blackbob3358 10 місяців тому +2

      They're actually 49cc, vet. Just thought i'd lob it in for the crack. Good luck with it, our kid.

    • @vetworker
      @vetworker 10 місяців тому +2

      @@blackbob3358 😆 yep your right. Well the 49cc made it 2356 miles around Britain in 11 days.

  • @stephenrowell9373
    @stephenrowell9373 9 місяців тому +1

    Really liked the poetic descriptions of the landscapes .

  • @shaunhickman
    @shaunhickman 11 місяців тому +2

    Blowing a Gale when I was at John O’Groats on the bike back in April. Nice to see someone got a good night there 👍👍

  • @chrisbennett7039
    @chrisbennett7039 11 місяців тому +1

    Fabulous enthusiasm. Great dialogue. Infectious laugh. All credit to you on your Highland exploration..
    From a western isles biker..

  • @andy007watson
    @andy007watson 5 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoyed your 4 part 500 series, so much so that im planning my own now

  • @chem599
    @chem599 11 місяців тому +3

    The way you ended this video was outstanding, the camera angles, the flame, the looming night, the voice over 👏👏👏

  • @alanco608
    @alanco608 11 місяців тому +2

    An amazing set of videos on the NC500 Saffy. Amazing scenery, lovely images from the bike and your voice overs are so appreciated.Your drone views are just stunning. Look forward to your next Sprocket Adventure.

  • @ramsay892
    @ramsay892 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow go you girl ❤

  • @BlackThor15
    @BlackThor15 11 місяців тому +1

    A great episode to conclude an another amazing series. Thank you Saffy, keep giggling, keep inspiring, keep sharing, you're awesome and doing great! 👍👍

  • @T_C_R_M
    @T_C_R_M 11 місяців тому +10

    Brilliant video and such a lovely ending with such a teaser for the future, your voice overs are getting so poetic, the time taken to edit must be almost as long as it takes to ride the trip. Looking forward to the next adventure.

  • @edmundeverett2938
    @edmundeverett2938 11 місяців тому +2

    Excellent video Saffy, thank you 😊👍

  • @superdivemaster
    @superdivemaster 11 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video ... great "Land's End !!!" Your Honda sounds awesome ...

  • @timcollins4036
    @timcollins4036 11 місяців тому +3

    Super star from Cheshire. Miss sprocket you are amazing.

  • @MotoXplor
    @MotoXplor 11 місяців тому +1

    That was a great video. Thank you!

  • @danwood4750
    @danwood4750 11 місяців тому +1

    October is the best month to go to Scotland. Autumnal colours are in full swing, the midgies are all gone, the roads dont have as many camper vans and its usually dry.
    Four more days and I will be loading up for a 5 day trip, cant wait.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому

      October is my favourite month :D no bugs, warm enough to camp (with a thick sleeping bag) and did I mention the no bugs 😂☠️

  • @druss8052
    @druss8052 11 місяців тому +4

    I do know the joy to have done a journey like that. I did a two week trip through France in 2018 and when I arrived at the furthest point, in the Provence after three days and two couchsurfing, I was so happy I was hugging the bike it was amazing.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому

      That's awesome! I use to live couchsurfing too!!!

  • @jamesjay9781
    @jamesjay9781 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi saffy am james from Central Scotland I came across your channel excellent videos of North Coast i have still to do it just finished building my bandit next year definitely doing it beautiful views and well done saffy its a truly amazing place 👌👍

  • @gerokron3412
    @gerokron3412 11 місяців тому +1

    I could feel every cheer you did while riding in pain. It´s the moment when all together becomes the experience you strive for.
    Looking forward to your next journey! Thank you very much for telling your story! All the best, G

  • @chema1546
    @chema1546 11 місяців тому +2

    Ok 👏🎉 Saffiy

  • @DavidWhite-et6ve
    @DavidWhite-et6ve 11 місяців тому +1

    You are truly amazing lady love your videos you have so much strength mentally and physically you go girl could watch you forever ride safe love Scotland done nc 500 in motorhome amazing place

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your support 🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @trentangler478
    @trentangler478 11 місяців тому +2

    Well done!

  • @AbzScotland
    @AbzScotland 11 місяців тому +2

    Good job.👍

  • @dewipeach
    @dewipeach 11 місяців тому

    Have binged the 4 parts, high n lows, yet given the Highlands and beyond what can one expect..!
    Yet to see the last of Charlies RDR's trip along much the same route. Think the spot you stopped! was just before a point round the corner at which she'd launched her drone! What an incredible area.
    I've not kept my eyes on the road..!
    I'd so like to ride that route with the Himalaya.. I'd not driven that far in the past with just going to the West Highlands.
    Thank you for sharing, stay safe. Cheers.

  • @Mr_bigears
    @Mr_bigears 11 місяців тому +3

    Nordkapp is the goal of goals, the highest road in the world. It took me and a friend 29 days from Ireland along the west coast of Norway to Nordkapp and back through Sweden. You will be a salty adventure rider after that and that giggle is infectious.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому +2

      I guess you could say it's the real end of the road 😂

    • @Mr_bigears
      @Mr_bigears 11 місяців тому

      @@SaffySprocket I can see the first 12 part adventure series in your future 🐯

  • @guypotter2301
    @guypotter2301 11 місяців тому +2

    You're beautiful, sweet, the scenery is breath-taking, and you're on a bike, pretty much perfect ❤

  • @colinshaw3819
    @colinshaw3819 11 місяців тому

    Nice video Saffy. Lovely roads to ride and even better when you buy a bottle from 8 doors distillery. I intend to do the NC500 again in April 24, roads are quieter and I am out of Seven Sons whisky - what an excuse!

  • @Hinckley_Biker
    @Hinckley_Biker 9 місяців тому

    Oh my word! how do you do it? such determination! 💪Very enjoyable video, you captured the mood perfectly, I could have cried for you in the pouring rain with everything soaked!! I toured Scotland in July and it was midge free!!!! 🙌

  • @GibbAsp
    @GibbAsp 11 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful descriptions as always, thanks for sharing your experience 😊

  • @grahamedouglas
    @grahamedouglas 11 місяців тому +1

    Fab videos Saffy.

  • @05gt99
    @05gt99 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your journey Saffy, I really enjoyed seeing your trip.

  • @S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y
    @S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y 11 місяців тому +4

    Norway is a must do country, it's Scotland turned up to 11. Many would say ride to the top but there's loads to see in the southwest. It's just a shame there's no direct ferry to Oslo anymore. Great video Saffy 😊

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому

      Norway is stunning 😊😊😊😊

  • @ChrisJones-ct7xw
    @ChrisJones-ct7xw 11 місяців тому +2

    Great to see glad your doing ok xx

  • @ianlumsden7951
    @ianlumsden7951 11 місяців тому

    Was lovely to meet you on your return journey in a garage near Inverness. I stumbled apon one of your videos on u tube and I've been following your journeys around Britain since, especially this journey through Scotland. Your an inspiration to me and I am now planning my own Highland solo trip for next summer. Thanks Saffy ❤.

  • @Dave-mr3qx
    @Dave-mr3qx 11 місяців тому +1

    Lookin forward to ur next adventure, whatever it may be. Stay safe young lady 👍

  • @antonyallen8677
    @antonyallen8677 11 місяців тому

    Wow Saffron, as always a fabulous video, with your beautiful voice overs, and the reminder that we have something even bigger to look forward to, as always, Saffron ride safe and take care.

  • @tonybarton3746
    @tonybarton3746 11 місяців тому

    Great trip Saffy really enjoyed it , while in the services we used to go in really hot sweaty midge infected places like Borneo , and we used a midge repellent which was brilliant, even your friends wouldn’t come near you 🤪😂😂. You can get it civvy street , Jungle formula extra strong ( other makes not available as it’s made in a little place called aldermaston , ps it. Stinks but it don’t half work 😊😊👍

  • @pauleaton6419
    @pauleaton6419 11 місяців тому +1

    You’ve done well , everyone thinks doing the nc500 is easy by motorbike and camping and those that have know it’s not as easy as everyone thinks it is ! I’ve been doing the nc500 long before it was called that , you can do it clockwise anti-clockwise and even do the roads down the middle of the highlands as they are all just as stunning

  • @frodelangset9790
    @frodelangset9790 11 місяців тому

    Scotland's northern and north-western coasts are stunning, wild and beautiful. Especially when it not rains. Those midges are...well, they make you feel popular and desirable.

  • @ewetho
    @ewetho 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow, what a trip and this episode seems to have gone much better…

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles2484 11 місяців тому

    Saffy. You're getting better and better. After each ride you do 👏 you're an inspiration to all new riders and older riders who won't go a bit further and see new things 😂

  • @paulbrown67
    @paulbrown67 11 місяців тому +4

    Thank you Saffy for sharing your adventure, and putting the effort into the footage and commentry.
    Looking forward to the next one.

  • @user-zl6em9ub5t
    @user-zl6em9ub5t 11 місяців тому

    Hi saffy, glad it's not just my old bum what hurts on long trips, you definitely should make Scotland a annual trip just like i do, its just so stunning, and if on the odd chance i bumped into you i would love to buy you a coffee and have a good chat about bikes, great video and love your commentary. Ride safe. Best wishes Roy.

  • @trevjones1315
    @trevjones1315 11 місяців тому +1

    It's a good feeling to get to that sign post but didn't you think it was a little underwhelming.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому

      I think maybe if I wasn't so sleep deprived perhaps 🤣 but by this point I had been riding and sleeping on the ground for a few days

  • @stephenwiddick4934
    @stephenwiddick4934 11 місяців тому +1

    If i laughed and giggled as much as you, it would get rid of my beer belly😂. All the best ..great video.👌

  • @bsv64
    @bsv64 11 місяців тому +1

    Mmm still need to do that NC500

  • @markchristianson8178
    @markchristianson8178 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful journey Saffy love ur poetry awesome show !!!

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 11 місяців тому +1

    Saffy lass ❤ you did it safe and sound X well done that lady 🎉😊

  • @AndyR1050
    @AndyR1050 11 місяців тому

    Another great video, thanks Saffy. Ride safe 😊

  • @eh74nq
    @eh74nq 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks

  • @daveballam8704
    @daveballam8704 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the video keeping it real as always ❤

  • @nigelprice6469
    @nigelprice6469 11 місяців тому

    It's a big achievement young lady you should be proud

  • @leepugh8186
    @leepugh8186 7 місяців тому +1

    Your laugh is way too cute. The midges are the only downside to the highlands though but the views are worth it

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  7 місяців тому

      They were awfullllll

    • @leepugh8186
      @leepugh8186 7 місяців тому

      I’m going in may and taking a midgey net with me but midges normally out June so hopefully I miss them this time

  • @tomtom786
    @tomtom786 11 місяців тому

    Saffy, another great video, the midge is a nightmare here as someone has already commented buy “skin so soft” / citronella cream and sticks for campfire, also the garlic also works ( also keeps vampires away 😂). Keep safe, love your enthusiasm.

  • @daveffs1935
    @daveffs1935 11 місяців тому

    If you do go back into Scotland try and get into the Tay valley. Pop into Aberfeldy and take a walk up the Birks, one of my favourite places on the planet, the sound and smell of them is just wonderful. Plenty of good riding roads around there too.

  • @harrymc9263
    @harrymc9263 11 місяців тому +1

    Best midge repellent Avon Skin so Soft. as recommended by the SAS and Royal Marines

  • @GSHants
    @GSHants 11 місяців тому +1

    Would love to see you do Spain or the Pyrenees Saffy….no midges🤭

  • @Crashersmith
    @Crashersmith 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video well done saffron get a good night sleep love regards Dave.

  • @Jules750..
    @Jules750.. 11 місяців тому +1

    What a enjoyable and moving vlog saffy ❤❤❤

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much 😊😊😊😊

    • @Jules750..
      @Jules750.. 11 місяців тому

      Hi saffy you not giving up on you tube are you because if you do Sunday nights won't be the same

  • @claretbuck1882
    @claretbuck1882 11 місяців тому

    Awesome sprocket well done 👍🏻

  • @canislupus7768
    @canislupus7768 11 місяців тому +2

    Wow Saffy, you're like a female John Keats,love it😊

  • @simon2428
    @simon2428 11 місяців тому +1

    Quick tip… eBay…. Speedo Angels…. They do a matt finish dash screen protector and it not only stops you scratching it but it really makes it easy to read in the daylight when the suns out it plus it stops the glare.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому +1

      I've been looking at polarised ones lately!

    • @simon2428
      @simon2428 11 місяців тому

      @@SaffySprocket they make quite a difference, I fitted one on my X when I first bought it plus one onto my satnav.

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.9371 11 місяців тому

    I do hope at the end your dinner and tent were bug free.
    You're trip should be one of the best for the NC500 with a Saffron point of view.

  • @SteveInskip
    @SteveInskip 11 місяців тому

    Scotland is a fantastic place to visit and thanks for your vids. Rather than touring round I prefer to have a base for a week or 10 days and do day rides. Stayed in Airdrie this year and did the Glasgow area up to Loch Lomond, Kelpies, Glen Coe, Doune Castle, Falkirk etc. Plenty to see, do, (and eat). 😁

  • @leswatson8563
    @leswatson8563 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice one Staffy...

  • @user-ny7ig9yr8b
    @user-ny7ig9yr8b 4 місяці тому

    You are some kid you did it lass in style none of that pompous shit❤️

  • @thedutchhuman
    @thedutchhuman 11 місяців тому +1

    funny, I was thinking about where I was going to go next year on vacation😂...... I see you driving and I think.... Why not take the motorbike to England. Always been there with a truck. Nice video again Saffy 👌

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому +1

      There's a ferry to Newcastle from Amsterdam, you could then just ride up and around and back over to the port!

    • @thedutchhuman
      @thedutchhuman 11 місяців тому

      @@SaffySprocket oh that ferry, i know what you mean...yeah i can do that. thanks for the tip

  • @roads668
    @roads668 11 місяців тому +1

  • @n0rthernl1ght18
    @n0rthernl1ght18 11 місяців тому

    Not sure if I'm just very lucky but I tour Scotland most years and other than on the shore of loch lomond I've never had an issue with midges. Or been soaked through due to heavy rain. I always tour in June 🤔

  • @jg4274
    @jg4274 11 місяців тому

    I really want to get on my bike and go up there right now 😂

  • @s.venkateswarpatnaik2484
    @s.venkateswarpatnaik2484 11 місяців тому

    Hei Sa nice tour video🎉

  • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
    @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 11 місяців тому +2

    Next up: Sprocket goes rogue and does a tour of UK 'Turd Towns'.....on her new badass Monkey-Bike.....

  • @blackbob3358
    @blackbob3358 10 місяців тому +1

    Once ya get south or north of those "cleggies", extasy comes naturally. Worst times we ever had, in a jam jar.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  10 місяців тому

      I have no idea what you just said 😂😂😂

  • @Rumcofan_Rider
    @Rumcofan_Rider 10 місяців тому +1

    You are braver than me Saffy, I would not even consider Scotland between Jun / September with those savage midges ! When did you visit ?

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  10 місяців тому

      AUGUST 😂😭😂😭😂😭 never again

  • @pauleaton6419
    @pauleaton6419 11 місяців тому

    Another trip to consider is Spain , I did Sierra Nevada on my Kawasaki ksr110 about 4 years ago , that was bucket list stuff 11-500 ft on a bike that’s not even a 125 lol

  • @icemodica7118
    @icemodica7118 11 місяців тому +2

    Such lovely poetic commentary ❤

  • @larryzaborowski6441
    @larryzaborowski6441 11 місяців тому +20

    Saffy, would you please consider removing those annoying stickers from your windscreen. I, and some other viewers, would appreciate it. Godspeed ma'am.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому +17

      They've been removed 😂

    • @larryzaborowski6441
      @larryzaborowski6441 11 місяців тому +2

      @@SaffySprocket Thank you. I will now subscribe.

    • @allenglishknives6823
      @allenglishknives6823 11 місяців тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing 😂 they would drive me nuts.

    • @allenglishknives6823
      @allenglishknives6823 11 місяців тому +3

      Have you taken a creative writing course? Outstanding voiceover!! Really enjoyed it. Making the world a better (spoken) place 👍🏻

    • @Seekay92
      @Seekay92 11 місяців тому

      ​@@SaffySprocketlove you frm UAE

  • @701Adventures
    @701Adventures 11 місяців тому +1

    I hope you got a photo of your bike under the sign with the sun setting in the background?

  • @jormaronka347
    @jormaronka347 11 місяців тому +1

    🥰

  • @ericgardner3020
    @ericgardner3020 11 місяців тому +1

    This has been a great series to watch and it seems..different not sure how, I'm sensing a "Disturbance in the Force". Thank you Saffron

  • @ronlandman6267
    @ronlandman6267 11 місяців тому

    nice view . stickers . huhhh...

  • @scottdiver36
    @scottdiver36 11 місяців тому

    Saffy sprocket was coming home after a great day car came that close to me on a straight road average camera 50 mph hits my right shoulder with mirror he was that close I'm ok though and bike was good just leather jacket wear gear saves lives and injuries ☺️ love your videos ride safe

  • @768509
    @768509 11 місяців тому

    Enjoyed the video as usual, but please cover your speedometer if it's mph and not kph so that you're not providing evidence of speeding . Keep up the good work and stay safe.

  • @andrewaveyard3336
    @andrewaveyard3336 11 місяців тому +1

    Yep, need to get rid of those two blind spots from your screen. Good watching though.

  • @mysterybiker1717
    @mysterybiker1717 11 місяців тому +2

    Scotland = April (no midges) !!!

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому

      They are vicious ☠️☠️☠️😅

  • @BikerElfSquirrel
    @BikerElfSquirrel 11 місяців тому +1

    How are you enjoying the CB500X? I'm looking at it for my first 'big' bike. Stay crazy Saffy!

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому

      I love it! Handles really nicely around corners

  • @stevebrayshaw7228
    @stevebrayshaw7228 8 місяців тому

    What month did you go? Just asking as I need to avoid it when I go in 2024 🤣. Can I also ask, how did you eat whilst ‘wild’ camping ?

  • @Swarbrick129
    @Swarbrick129 11 місяців тому +1

    You young lady are a complete nutter but an enjoyable one keep going looking forward to your next one and could you set up a by me a coffee thing where we can get you some thing hot or even a meal instead of just red bull you keep drinking 😂😂😂

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  10 місяців тому +1

      I am a little mad 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Saxtoo
    @Saxtoo 11 місяців тому

    Saffy, I was in Whitby last Thursday, and when we passed the Railway Station there were loads of bikers all lined up in the car park. Must have been about 50 odd. Anyone know what that was all about? I was on my coach home and couldn't ask them!

    • @ronniebateman750
      @ronniebateman750 11 місяців тому

      Just somewhere to go and get a coffee at the station cafe and a walk around Whitby

  • @pdx650
    @pdx650 11 місяців тому

    Saffy, Sounds like you need to upgrade your seat.

  • @DerAndereMann
    @DerAndereMann 11 місяців тому

    Greeeet 😍😍😍 which motorcycle do you ride in this video?

  • @petersen_michael_
    @petersen_michael_ 11 місяців тому

    Another awesome video 👍
    Do you prefer the adv tent to the Moto tent?

  • @mikelamuraglia5645
    @mikelamuraglia5645 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful views and great ride, but can you please remove the stickers from your windshield and put them on the lower part of your windshield. thank you

  • @robert07787183
    @robert07787183 11 місяців тому

    Amazing woman

  • @patrickwatters7555
    @patrickwatters7555 11 місяців тому +1

    Carved out by the elephants, I didn't see one😂

  • @Normanskie
    @Normanskie 11 місяців тому

    @4.55 poetically put.

  • @Seekay92
    @Seekay92 11 місяців тому +1

    Place your camera on top of helmet.❤

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому

      Nooooo wind drag ☠️☠️☠️☠️

    • @Seekay92
      @Seekay92 11 місяців тому

      @@SaffySprocket for few mins and ride slowly. 🥰😘😘😘

  • @tartanblackcountrytourist
    @tartanblackcountrytourist 11 місяців тому +1

    last episode Scotland unleashed her full fkk off Get a raincoat mode. But then just like a woman Scotland went all super love mode and said SORRY :)))

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому +1

      I did indeed purchase a raincoat 😂

    • @tartanblackcountrytourist
      @tartanblackcountrytourist 11 місяців тому

      @@SaffySprocket the big yin explains Scottish weather
      ua-cam.com/video/s83pM1bBGjE/v-deo.htmlsi=ta_YfABrH930_B9q

  • @Theorangeman.
    @Theorangeman. 11 місяців тому

    Hey bean babe, i always go in feb or march to avoid them pesky midges

  • @MalContent
    @MalContent 11 місяців тому +4

    You should write poetry.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  11 місяців тому +1

      Aha I do sometimes, but not often these days!

    • @Saxtoo
      @Saxtoo 11 місяців тому

      I wandered lonely as a bike 🤣👍

  • @Hoover111162
    @Hoover111162 11 місяців тому

    i prefer the old style of videos, not with the studio overlay.