Making it to John o'Groats on the NC500 route

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  • @AbzScotland
    @AbzScotland Рік тому +2

    Good job.👍

  • @ramsay892
    @ramsay892 9 місяців тому +3

    Wow go you girl ❤

  • @stephenrowell9373
    @stephenrowell9373 Рік тому +1

    Really liked the poetic descriptions of the landscapes .

  • @chema1546
    @chema1546 Рік тому +2

    Ok 👏🎉 Saffiy

  • @chrisbennett7039
    @chrisbennett7039 Рік тому +1

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

  • @shaunhickman
    @shaunhickman Рік 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 👍👍

  • @andy007watson
    @andy007watson 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @MotoXplor
    @MotoXplor Рік тому +1

    That was a great video. Thank you!

  • @trentangler478
    @trentangler478 Рік тому +2

    Well done!

  • @vetworker
    @vetworker Рік 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  Рік 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 Рік тому +1

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

    • @vetworker
      @vetworker Рік тому +1

      @@CarrotCrunchingWabbit I bet it was a fantastic experience.

    • @blackbob3358
      @blackbob3358 Рік 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 Рік тому +2

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

  • @superdivemaster
    @superdivemaster Рік тому +1

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

  • @BlackThor15
    @BlackThor15 Рік 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! 👍👍

  • @edmundeverett2938
    @edmundeverett2938 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video Saffy, thank you 😊👍

  • @stephenwiddick4934
    @stephenwiddick4934 Рік тому +1

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

  • @nigelprice6469
    @nigelprice6469 Рік тому

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

  • @alanco608
    @alanco608 Рік 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.

  • @DavidWhite-et6ve
    @DavidWhite-et6ve Рік 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  Рік тому

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

  • @chem599
    @chem599 Рік тому +3

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

  • @eh74nq
    @eh74nq Рік тому +1

    Thanks

  • @jamesjay9781
    @jamesjay9781 Рік 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 👌👍

  • @grahamedouglas
    @grahamedouglas Рік тому +1

    Fab videos Saffy.

  • @timcollins4036
    @timcollins4036 Рік тому +3

    Super star from Cheshire. Miss sprocket you are amazing.

  • @danwood4750
    @danwood4750 Рік 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  Рік 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 😂☠️

  • @Mr_bigears
    @Mr_bigears Рік 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  Рік тому +2

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

    • @Mr_bigears
      @Mr_bigears Рік тому

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

  • @gerokron3412
    @gerokron3412 Рік 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

  • @druss8052
    @druss8052 Рік 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  Рік тому

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

  • @T_C_R_M
    @T_C_R_M Рік 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.

  • @dewipeach
    @dewipeach Рік 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.

  • @Hinckley_Biker
    @Hinckley_Biker Рік 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!!!! 🙌

  • @05gt99
    @05gt99 Рік тому +1

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

  • @pauleaton6419
    @pauleaton6419 Рік 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

  • @colinshaw3819
    @colinshaw3819 Рік 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!

  • @Dave-mr3qx
    @Dave-mr3qx Рік тому +1

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

  • @ChrisJones-ct7xw
    @ChrisJones-ct7xw Рік тому +2

    Great to see glad your doing ok xx

  • @frodelangset9790
    @frodelangset9790 Рік 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.

  • @tonybarton3746
    @tonybarton3746 Рік 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 😊😊👍

  • @daveballam8704
    @daveballam8704 Рік тому +1

    Love the video keeping it real as always ❤

  • @paulbrown67
    @paulbrown67 Рік тому +4

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

  • @ianlumsden7951
    @ianlumsden7951 Рік 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 ❤.

  • @antonyallen8677
    @antonyallen8677 Рік 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.

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Рік тому +1

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

  • @GibbAsp
    @GibbAsp Рік тому +3

    Beautiful descriptions as always, thanks for sharing your experience 😊

  • @markchristianson8178
    @markchristianson8178 Рік тому

    Beautiful journey Saffy love ur poetry awesome show !!!

  • @daveffs1935
    @daveffs1935 Рік 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.

  • @RoyBarnes-v9p
    @RoyBarnes-v9p Рік 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.

  • @harrymc9263
    @harrymc9263 Рік тому +1

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

  • @S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y
    @S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y Рік 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 😊

  • @Jules750..
    @Jules750.. Рік тому +1

    What a enjoyable and moving vlog saffy ❤❤❤

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      Thank you so much 😊😊😊😊

    • @Jules750..
      @Jules750.. Рік тому

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

  • @tomtom786
    @tomtom786 Рік 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.

  • @ewetho
    @ewetho Рік тому +1

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

  • @claretbuck1882
    @claretbuck1882 Рік тому

    Awesome sprocket well done 👍🏻

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles2484 Рік 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 😂

  • @AndyR1050
    @AndyR1050 Рік тому

    Another great video, thanks Saffy. Ride safe 😊

  • @Crashersmith
    @Crashersmith Рік тому +1

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

  • @trevjones1315
    @trevjones1315 Рік 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  Рік 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

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.9371 Рік 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 Рік 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). 😁

  • @guypotter2301
    @guypotter2301 Рік тому +2

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

  • @simon2428
    @simon2428 Рік 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  Рік тому +1

      I've been looking at polarised ones lately!

    • @simon2428
      @simon2428 Рік тому

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

  • @canislupus7768
    @canislupus7768 Рік тому +2

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

  • @thedutchhuman
    @thedutchhuman Рік 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  Рік 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 Рік тому

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

  • @Spookych1cken
    @Spookych1cken Рік 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  Рік тому

      AUGUST 😂😭😂😭😂😭 never again

  • @GSHants
    @GSHants Рік тому +1

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

  • @n0rthernl1ght18
    @n0rthernl1ght18 Рік 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 🤔

  • @garypearson5414
    @garypearson5414 3 місяці тому

    Hey Saffy, only just come across you whilst researching the nc500. Just watched all 4 eps of your journey and must say you put a smile on my face. I absolutely love your infectious laugh and sense of humour 😄 I'm looking to do this next year. Can you tell me, what month of the year did you ride this ? I'm looking at going around may/june time. Thanks again 👍

  • @leepugh8186
    @leepugh8186 Рік 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  Рік тому

      They were awfullllll

    • @leepugh8186
      @leepugh8186 Рік 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

  • @pauleaton6419
    @pauleaton6419 Рік 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

  • @bsv64
    @bsv64 Рік тому +1

    Mmm still need to do that NC500

  • @701Adventures
    @701Adventures Рік тому +1

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

  • @leswatson8563
    @leswatson8563 Рік тому +1

    Nice one Staffy...

  • @Androskarasavvas
    @Androskarasavvas Місяць тому

    What do you connect from bike on your bike gear all the time. Some sort of electri al connection.
    BTW I looooove your content.
    Ride safe.
    From Cyprus

  • @jg4274
    @jg4274 Рік тому

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

  • @s.venkateswarpatnaik2484
    @s.venkateswarpatnaik2484 Рік тому

    Hei Sa nice tour video🎉

  • @scottdiver36
    @scottdiver36 Рік 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

  • @petersen_michael_
    @petersen_michael_ Рік тому

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

  • @ericgardner3020
    @ericgardner3020 Рік 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

  • @stevebrayshaw7228
    @stevebrayshaw7228 Рік 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 ?

  • @DerAndereMann
    @DerAndereMann Рік тому

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

  • @BikerElfSquirrel
    @BikerElfSquirrel Рік тому +1

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

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      I love it! Handles really nicely around corners

  • @icemodica7118
    @icemodica7118 Рік тому +2

    Such lovely poetic commentary ❤

  • @Saxtoo
    @Saxtoo Рік 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 Рік тому

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

  • @768509
    @768509 Рік 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.

  • @roads668
    @roads668 Рік тому +1

  • @IanMcdade-k3d
    @IanMcdade-k3d 10 місяців тому

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

  • @ronlandman6267
    @ronlandman6267 Рік тому

    nice view . stickers . huhhh...

  • @jormaronka347
    @jormaronka347 Рік тому +1

    🥰

  • @blackbob3358
    @blackbob3358 Рік 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  Рік тому

      I have no idea what you just said 😂😂😂

  • @Swarbrick129
    @Swarbrick129 Рік 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 😂😂😂

  • @larryzaborowski6441
    @larryzaborowski6441 Рік 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  Рік тому +17

      They've been removed 😂

    • @larryzaborowski6441
      @larryzaborowski6441 Рік тому +2

      @@SaffySprocket Thank you. I will now subscribe.

    • @allenglishknives6823
      @allenglishknives6823 Рік тому +1

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

    • @allenglishknives6823
      @allenglishknives6823 Рік тому +3

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

    • @Seekay92
      @Seekay92 Рік тому

      ​@@SaffySprocketlove you frm UAE

  • @mysterybiker1717
    @mysterybiker1717 Рік тому +2

    Scotland = April (no midges) !!!

  • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
    @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Рік тому +2

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

  • @andrewaveyard3336
    @andrewaveyard3336 Рік тому +1

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

  • @pdx650
    @pdx650 Рік тому

    Saffy, Sounds like you need to upgrade your seat.

  • @patrickwatters7555
    @patrickwatters7555 Рік тому +1

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

  • @mikelamuraglia5645
    @mikelamuraglia5645 Рік 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 Рік тому

    Amazing woman

  • @tartanblackcountrytourist
    @tartanblackcountrytourist Рік 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  Рік тому +1

      I did indeed purchase a raincoat 😂

    • @tartanblackcountrytourist
      @tartanblackcountrytourist Рік тому

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

  • @Normanskie
    @Normanskie Рік тому

    @4.55 poetically put.

  • @Seekay92
    @Seekay92 Рік тому +1

    Place your camera on top of helmet.❤

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      Nooooo wind drag ☠️☠️☠️☠️

    • @Seekay92
      @Seekay92 Рік тому

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

  • @Theorangeman.
    @Theorangeman. Рік тому

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