Where to go on a Scottish tour?? - SV650.org

glade · 18-02-12, 09:25 PM

Hi all,

In the process of bringing my SV out of hibernation to do a weekend camping/hostel tour of scotland with an old mate.

I'm browsing this site for routes
http://www.motorcyclescotland.com/sc...cle-routes.asp

But maybe the org could advise some good reigons or must-do roads??

Cheers!

littleoldman2 · 18-02-12, 09:34 PM

Just had a quick look at that site and the Northumberland route includes the M74 and A69, both rubbish with better alternative very close by. Check out the ride out threads from many members in particular Bibio and Carelesschucca. Loads of good routes and Google maps

glade · 18-02-12, 09:42 PM

Will do, thanks!

SIII · 18-02-12, 11:43 PM

If you are intending of coming over the border and into Dumfries and Galloway, i am more than happy to point you along the best roads around here.

Just let us know.

Bibio · 18-02-12, 11:46 PM

when are you planning on coming up here?

glade · 19-02-12, 09:51 AM

Won't be for a few months yet, late spring.

I'm in leeds, my mate's in cheshire so thinking meet in lake district and head up to the south west coast to loch doon, maybe as far up as loch lomond?

JamesMio · 19-02-12, 10:09 AM

GMV weekend..?

A few very broad brush & basic tips then to get you going.

D&G (where SIII and me live) has some super roads, quiet traffic and pretty scenery but balanced out with scruffy looking towns (not all of them) and the odd bit of gravelly potholed tarmac here and there.

Borders are (IMO) not quite as picturesque as D&G but tend to have better road surfaces.

For a weekend trip, especially from as far as Leeds etc, I personally wouldn't bother trying to cram in too much.

Scotland is at its absolute mot gorgeous pretty much anywhere 20mins North or West of Glasgow. Literally, once you're there you genuinely cannot go wrong. The ballache is getting there (as SIII and I will gladly testify!). 90 miles of motorway/dual carriageway/traffic jammed city centre are no fun, regardless of what accent people speak with.

To get to the really good stuff, you've got to punch through the (with all due repect) frankly minging Central Belt. For a weeks tour, do it every time, but for a weekend I just don't think it's worth it.

Lakes + D&G &/or the Borders makes for a great weekend, and there's loads to see and ride here.

Any tips or help with roads or routes, just shout - we'll be happy to help.

glade · 19-02-12, 10:26 AM

Brilliant!! I knew the org would deliver!

Baring that in mind, lakes and D&G looks good.

19-02-12, 10:35 AM

Stirling is the gateway to the Highlands so you have the option of staying round lower Scotland or a quick 4 hour punch up the motorways to Stirling then motorbike heaven is your oyster.

Bibio · 19-02-12, 11:50 AM

this should give you a good taste of what we get to play on

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=...,13,20&t=m&z=7

18-02-12, 09:25 PM	#1
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	Where to go on a Scottish tour?? Hi all, In the process of bringing my SV out of hibernation to do a weekend camping/hostel tour of scotland with an old mate. I'm browsing this site for routes http://www.motorcyclescotland.com/sc...cle-routes.asp But maybe the org could advise some good reigons or must-do roads?? Cheers!

18-02-12, 09:34 PM	#2
littleoldman2 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cramlington Northumberland where we are truely blessed Posts: 1,385	Re: Where to go on a Scottish tour?? Just had a quick look at that site and the Northumberland route includes the M74 and A69, both rubbish with better alternative very close by. Check out the ride out threads from many members in particular Bibio and Carelesschucca. Loads of good routes and Google maps __________________ used to be littleoldman but forgot password due to failing memory

18-02-12, 11:43 PM	#4
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Re: Where to go on a Scottish tour?? If you are intending of coming over the border and into Dumfries and Galloway, i am more than happy to point you along the best roads around here. Just let us know. __________________ "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

18-02-12, 11:46 PM	#5
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Where to go on a Scottish tour?? when are you planning on coming up here?

19-02-12, 10:09 AM	#7
JamesMio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scotland's Deep South Posts: 1,461	Re: Where to go on a Scottish tour?? GMV weekend..? A few very broad brush & basic tips then to get you going. D&G (where SIII and me live) has some super roads, quiet traffic and pretty scenery but balanced out with scruffy looking towns (not all of them) and the odd bit of gravelly potholed tarmac here and there. Borders are (IMO) not quite as picturesque as D&G but tend to have better road surfaces. For a weekend trip, especially from as far as Leeds etc, I personally wouldn't bother trying to cram in too much. Scotland is at its absolute mot gorgeous pretty much anywhere 20mins North or West of Glasgow. Literally, once you're there you genuinely cannot go wrong. The ballache is getting there (as SIII and I will gladly testify!). 90 miles of motorway/dual carriageway/traffic jammed city centre are no fun, regardless of what accent people speak with. To get to the really good stuff, you've got to punch through the (with all due repect) frankly minging Central Belt. For a weeks tour, do it every time, but for a weekend I just don't think it's worth it. Lakes + D&G &/or the Borders makes for a great weekend, and there's loads to see and ride here. Any tips or help with roads or routes, just shout - we'll be happy to help. __________________ "That **** on the push-bike." Creatomatic

18-02-12, 09:42 PM	#3
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	Will do, thanks!

19-02-12, 09:51 AM	#6
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	Won't be for a few months yet, late spring. I'm in leeds, my mate's in cheshire so thinking meet in lake district and head up to the south west coast to loch doon, maybe as far up as loch lomond?

19-02-12, 10:26 AM	#8
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	Re: Where to go on a Scottish tour?? Brilliant!! I knew the org would deliver! Baring that in mind, lakes and D&G looks good.

19-02-12, 10:35 AM	#9
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where to go on a Scottish tour?? Stirling is the gateway to the Highlands so you have the option of staying round lower Scotland or a quick 4 hour punch up the motorways to Stirling then motorbike heaven is your oyster.

19-02-12, 11:50 AM	#10
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Where to go on a Scottish tour?? this should give you a good taste of what we get to play on http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=...,13,20&t=m&z=7

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