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Kamikaze Bob
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PostPosted: 21:12 - 30 Apr 2018    Post subject: Northern Ireland Reply with quote

Not been on in a while, and haven't seen this posted, so apologies if I've missed it here.

Me and my mate planning our yearly trip round the Highlands, were looking at the NC500 in 3 days, including up there and back from Glasgow. But someone on a Scottish biking group posted a link that has us thinking something else - https://www.stenaline.co.uk/bikes3. NC500 is going nowhere, but this deal might not come up again.

We can get down to Stranraer pretty easily, then have 2 days total riding round Ireland (half day after ferry, full day then half day before ferry back). Only thing is, I have no idea about Irish roads, where the good ones are, etc. and looking for some advice. The only time I've ever been over was around 10 years ago for the Motherwell pre-season friendly tour, and someone was driving most of the week so all I saw are dual carriageways, which we'd like to avoid if possible.

350+ mile days aren't an issue for us, as we just like to ride as long as we can, and looking at the map we could probably take in Ireland as well as the Northern half, so any and all advice greatly appreciated.

Also, I've never crossed a border in a vehicle, anywhere, so have no idea what the deal is if our route - or general wanderings - take us into the southern half. Is it fairly simple to just ride across? I know there are supposed to be shitloads of crossings but really don't have a scooby on that front.
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PostPosted: 22:47 - 30 Apr 2018    Post subject: Re: Northern Ireland Reply with quote

Kamikaze Bob wrote:
I've never crossed a border in a vehicle, anywhere, so have no idea what the deal is if our route - or general wanderings - take us into the southern half. Is it fairly simple to just ride across?

The only reason you'll know you're crossing the border is a warning sign pointing out that speed limits are in mph/kmh as appropriate.

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At least until Brexit Mad
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PostPosted: 22:55 - 30 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe try and get a road race in your schedule, as well as some scenic routes?
Been wanting to go over for a long time as going to TT is just too expensive so your link to ferry deal could be handy.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/northern-ireland/articles/Motorbiking-in-Northern-Ireland-The-scenic-route-to-the-race-of-legends/
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PostPosted: 23:01 - 30 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Although dates seems to contradict on their website.
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When can I go?
Daily until 16 December (excludes 28th Mar -8th April inclusive / 4th – 7th May inclusive, 25th May – 28th May inclusive, 16th – 17th June).

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3 day return fare is valid for travel on any sailing until 26 June (excludes 28th Mar -8th April inclusive / 4th – 7th May inclusive, 25th May – 28th May inclusive, 16th – 17th June).

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