scotland touring reccommendations

[ocatoro]

seems scotland is a highly regarded place amongst folk on here to head up and travel about a bit.

where would you guys say was good to head to and via what roads?

i fancy a "wander" come spring and i've never been to scotland before


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[map]

Quick reply as I can't get at the references is go north and west.

Search on here (use advanced search) for Scotland and you will get some interesting ideas.


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[stinkwheel]

North of Glasgow.

Avoid the A9.

That is all.
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[ocatoro]

will hit the search archives shortly.

fort william via loch lomond seems a fairly noob-friendly direction though
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[stinkwheel]

[RidersRest]

I did a ride up and around Scotland, rained a lot but still some superb roads, and had a good weekend riding despite it.

Spean Bridge is a fav with me but really anywhere on the west coast the roads and scenery are superb...

https://www.whereistonynow.co.uk/scotland/sco10.jpg

I have a route map pictures and a link to the B&B all on a write up I did of the trip which you may find of value at https://whereistonynow.co.uk/wscotland04.htm
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[map]

To add to my earlier post.
If you can avoid midge season.
That may mean avoid camping in forests and near where it's damp/boggy.
IIRC I was told a certain camp site on Skye is bad.
Midges are attracted to anyone hot and sweaty. They're also attracted to dark/black clothing for some reason. So that makes bikers particularly buggered.

I mention this as I get an allergic reaction to too many bites.

If you can't avoid midge season I suggest you take protective measures.
BTW the Scottish midge just laughs in the face of DEET.
Think of the Chuck Norris of the insect world, that'd be the Scottish midge.
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[Mark 37]

[Casper]

[Charlie]

[Stevie GooGs]

Some great roads up here, i live in Ullapool and would highly recommend you include:

Google Maps

Just some of the views you will see:

South of Kylesku - lots of tight bends here, cracking road

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/220849_452772201412176_475532796_o.jpg

Clachtoll Beach
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/471616_411396875549709_1727246500_o.jpg

Applecross on a wet day
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/38266_413141791709_4959777_n.jpg

Just past braemore junction
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/29095_389725081709_4292654_n.jpg

Just past braemore junction
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/413558_10150521803711710_1950271203_o.jpg

DONT expect to get fuel on a sunday up north, some places are open majority are closed, you can get fuel 24hrs a day at scourie as long as you have a card.

Here is a little page i created for more info

https://www.visit-ullapool.co.uk/content/122-Ullapool-and-highland-motorcycle-touring
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[Charlie]

That first picture just sells it for me. Such awesome epicness. Why do I live down South!
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[sprayer]

Try Applecross I was there last week A82 out of Fort William A87-A890-A896 from there sign posted to Applecross a must [/img]Oh and Hi all first post
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[Matt-]

[Stevie GooGs]

Yeah that route i posted on the maps includes Applecross, and the picture with the low cloud is from Applecross on a bad day, even on a bad day it was fecking great riding through a cloud.
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[Stevie GooGs]

[Stevie GooGs]

Here is a quick video of Applecross.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMCp5jEO6MY&feature=share&list=UUX_wHQTQVlMLdLDTjqY3aFg

The A896 is just jaw dropping, love that road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iZukGmkCSQ&list=UUX_wHQTQVlMLdLDTjqY3aFg&index=22&feature=plcp
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[seger]

Listen to Stevie Googs. We,ve been every year for 12 years and the North West is awesome. Light/no traffic, hardly see a speed camera or police and stunning roads and scenery. Mind you, I,m biased, I LOVE Scotland.
Ps Hi Steve
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[Charlie]

[sprayer]

[Stevie GooGs]

[Serendipity]

I’ve only just left Ullapool. If I’d known you were local, Stevie, I would have dropped by and bought you a beer.

I woke up this morning on the campsite at Ardmair Point and decided to head for home. Too much wind and rain for biking, hiking and camping these last few days. All my gear was wet. So, 612 miles later I’m home and a bit knackered. Maybe I should have just checked into a B&B.

I’ll post up some video and pictures if they’ve turned out alright.
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[Charlie]

My Dad will be in Ullapool this weekend for the ABR highland rally. Expect a lot of adventures bikes this weekend, last time I saw the list was over 100150 attending!
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