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21-08-11, 05:04 PM

That shortcut avaoiding Oban was full of sheep and tractors last time i was there. Maybe better just going through the town as it only takes a couple of minutes.

I would also go to Kinlochewe via Lochcarron as you'll pass some of the country's finest mountains.

You might find the run down from Wick to Inverness a bit dull. If it were me (which it aint!) I'd miss out John O Groats and head south from Point C to Lairg.

Of course, you want to keep some of the good roads for your next trip

SIII · 21-08-11, 06:11 PM

The Oban bypass was just a google map error!

Have I not already included Kinlochewe via Lochcarron? or have i got that wrong?

Never been right to the top, so that is the reason for going to John O'Groats, will have to save the road to Lairg for next time. i was there last week but came over the road from Ullapool way.

Thanks for the input.

21-08-11, 06:49 PM

[QUOTE=SIII;2592401]
Have I not already included Kinlochewe via Lochcarron? or have i got that wrong?

QUOTE]

I mean the actual village of Lochcarron. Turn left at the T junction after you pass through Strathcarron. It's the road that would take you to Applecross. You will pass the mighty Liathach, one of our really great hills!

SIII · 12-07-13, 07:40 AM

Holy 'thread resurrection' Batman !!!

Am finally going to get to go on my wee ride-around. First attempt was snowed back - last Easter

Have modified route slightly, we are going to go down to the Mull of Galloway on the first day and then follow the coast (as close as is possible) all the way up Durness, across the top to J of G's and down to Nairn. That way it will be a proper end-to-end job.

Sunday morning set off and return Thursday night. Never done 5 days on the bike, so looking forward to numb bum and aching shoulders

after 1200 miles.

carelesschucca · 12-07-13, 07:45 AM

You'll love it! Hope the weather stays good for you. Enjoy the freedom.

STRAMASHER · 12-07-13, 06:27 PM

Lucky man. Can't beat a good trip.

Hope it does not cause you to peruse autotrader for a Goldwing.

Looking fwd to some photies and top not to be missed roads.

Enjoy!

Alan

Ch00 · 12-07-13, 07:03 PM

Try and get on the A82 though Glencoe while not an "amazing" road to ride the scenery is amazing and well worth it.

carelesschucca · 12-07-13, 09:50 PM

I think Ron had enough of Rannoch Moor earlier this year... Was a tad cold when we went over it. Wasn't it Ron

12-07-13, 10:11 PM

smoo

SIII · 13-07-13, 09:14 AM

Avoiding bloody rannoch moor - hate the place !

Dicky - Plans already in place to 'Smoo'

21-08-11, 05:04 PM	#11
Argyll Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Please comment on my route That shortcut avaoiding Oban was full of sheep and tractors last time i was there. Maybe better just going through the town as it only takes a couple of minutes. I would also go to Kinlochewe via Lochcarron as you'll pass some of the country's finest mountains. You might find the run down from Wick to Inverness a bit dull. If it were me (which it aint!) I'd miss out John O Groats and head south from Point C to Lairg. Of course, you want to keep some of the good roads for your next trip

21-08-11, 06:11 PM	#12
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Re: Please comment on my route The Oban bypass was just a google map error! Have I not already included Kinlochewe via Lochcarron? or have i got that wrong? Never been right to the top, so that is the reason for going to John O'Groats, will have to save the road to Lairg for next time. i was there last week but came over the road from Ullapool way. Thanks for the input. __________________ "You know, Scotland has its own martial arts. Yeah, it's called Fuk-U. It's mostly just head butting and then kicking people when they're on the ground" The Stoppy King

21-08-11, 06:49 PM	#13
Argyll Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Please comment on my route [QUOTE=SIII;2592401] Have I not already included Kinlochewe via Lochcarron? or have i got that wrong? QUOTE] I mean the actual village of Lochcarron. Turn left at the T junction after you pass through Strathcarron. It's the road that would take you to Applecross. You will pass the mighty Liathach, one of our really great hills!

12-07-13, 07:40 AM	#14
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Re: Please comment on my route Holy 'thread resurrection' Batman !!! Am finally going to get to go on my wee ride-around. First attempt was snowed back - last Easter Have modified route slightly, we are going to go down to the Mull of Galloway on the first day and then follow the coast (as close as is possible) all the way up Durness, across the top to J of G's and down to Nairn. That way it will be a proper end-to-end job. Sunday morning set off and return Thursday night. Never done 5 days on the bike, so looking forward to numb bum and aching shoulders after 1200 miles. __________________ "You know, Scotland has its own martial arts. Yeah, it's called Fuk-U. It's mostly just head butting and then kicking people when they're on the ground" The Stoppy King

12-07-13, 07:45 AM	#15
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Please comment on my route You'll love it! Hope the weather stays good for you. Enjoy the freedom. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

12-07-13, 06:27 PM	#16
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	Re: Please comment on my route Lucky man. Can't beat a good trip. Hope it does not cause you to peruse autotrader for a Goldwing. Looking fwd to some photies and top not to be missed roads. Enjoy! Alan

12-07-13, 07:03 PM	#17
Ch00 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 477	Re: Please comment on my route Try and get on the A82 though Glencoe while not an "amazing" road to ride the scenery is amazing and well worth it. __________________

12-07-13, 09:50 PM	#18
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Please comment on my route I think Ron had enough of Rannoch Moor earlier this year... Was a tad cold when we went over it. Wasn't it Ron __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

12-07-13, 10:11 PM	#19
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Please comment on my route smoo

13-07-13, 09:14 AM	#20
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Re: Please comment on my route Avoiding bloody rannoch moor - hate the place ! Dicky - Plans already in place to 'Smoo' __________________ "You know, Scotland has its own martial arts. Yeah, it's called Fuk-U. It's mostly just head butting and then kicking people when they're on the ground" The Stoppy King

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