GB most northerly?

[pepperami]

I`m thinking of all sort of ideas for places to go for the summer/new year.
Most of them will never happen as per normal.

I done the four points on the British mainland and was now thinking about the four points of the British Isles .

So has anyone done it? did you come across any particular problems?
I might, possibly/maybe try to get to the most northerly point on the British Isles this year.

Will I need to camp or are there B&B`s up there?

Tell me what you know/think oh mighty BCF!
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[J4mes]

Having lived at Haroldswick while my father was based at RAF Saxa Vord I can tell you it's a fucking long way and when its windy, its fucking windy.

And there's not much to see.

[pepperami]

So maybe I should pack something to take care of wind

Sorry I`ll be serious from now on


I think the adventure for me would be the Scottish Isles, as I have never been there before.
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[J4mes]

Yes!!

Having said that, both my brother and I have said about going back to explore where we used to live.

I believe the old RAF site has been converted to business park and possibly accomodation too.

There's the Valhalla brewery/distillery, I'd imagine you could probably pick up some fishing while up there and there used to be big viking type celebrations on the longest day of the year as it didn't get dark.

I guess it depends on whether you want to take a photo to say you've been or explore for a few days. It's an overnight ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick, and then 2 or 3 more ferries between the islands to get to Unst.

[J4mes]

The ferry in summer for me and my brother and 1 car, sharing a cabin with 2 other blokes is £600

[stinkwheel]

The cardinal points are pretty much all uninhabited and inaccessible lumps of rock.

Perhaps you want the 4 cardinal public roads instead?

Cardinal point bus shelters? The Northerly one isn't a bad destination if you need an excuse to go somewhere. it was simply fabulous when I went there.
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Unst is a LONG way away. Minimum three ferry journeys from the Scottish mainland. Not much there. You can easily go there and back from Sheltand mainland in a day.

Camp where you like. There are quite a few "tombola" beaches around the Shetlands. You can usually find a fairly sheltered area to camp one side or the other of the tombola with some driftwood for a fire.

Or see if you can blag an invite to the Simmer Dim rally? That's worth going to.
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[chickenstrip]

Always wanted to visit Skara Brae on Orkney myself. Don't know if I'll ever get around to it. And Arran appeals, especially as it's not so far north, so a good chance I will do that one. I've been told that it's like a microcosm of the Highlands in its own right.
I was also told that Islay is worth a visit, maybe not so much Jura.
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[chickenstrip]

Weather was ok when I rode around the Kintyre peninsula - I do have the advantage that I can watch the forecast and go at the drop of a hat

Was hardly anyone on the ferry either, although this was early October.
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[Alpineandy]

If I could afford it then I'd be interested in visiting the most northerly 5-Star hotel in the UK
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[Cyclingbiker]

If you get a chance, stop by the Crask Inn on the road north from Lairg to Alltnaharra. A quirky farmhouse/b&b/pub run a lovely elderly pair and smack bang in the middle of nowhere.

There is no WIFI and no mains electricity (a diesel generator sorts that) and the decor is a little run down but nowhere have I felt so warmly welcomed. A great evening sat by the peat burning stove, tucking into one of Kai's home cooked meals and washing it down with a pint from the bar in the lounge.

IIRC it's £45 for a room with breakfast and dinner, they also allow camping on the front lawn for free.
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[P.]

Just go Spain, weather is nicer, the roads are better... nothing to fault.

[pepperami]