Some Advice Needed Re. Fuel Stops

Thanks again Haggis, I`m in 2 minds about Applecross... I`m not too good with heights but did the wrynose pass (Lake District) by myself the other week. Wasn`t too bad at my own pace but as much as I`m keen to see the stunning scenery in Applecross a friend has advised me not to do it on my own? no mobile signal, very few cars etc if something were to happen? not sure now cos you make it sound like it really is worth the deep breath, positive thinking re fear of heights and just do it

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

Thanks again Haggis, I`m in 2 minds about Applecross... I`m not too good with heights but did the wrynose pass (Lake District) by myself the other week. Wasn`t too bad at my own pace but as much as I`m keen to see the stunning scenery in Applecross a friend has advised me not to do it on my own? no mobile signal, very few cars etc if something were to happen? not sure now cos you make it sound like it really is worth the deep breath, positive thinking re fear of heights and just do it

It's no worse than Wrynose, just a bit more of it going down the Applecross side.

No firm plans yet Claire but we are thinking of going back to Applecross for the day on the Monday. Be nice to have lunch outside in the waterside pub garden.

It's weather dependant and also down to what Smeghead, Orose and the other extranighters want to do.

[TEC]

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

... I`m in 2 minds about Applecross...

Just make it one mind if its nice weather (dry), you will not regret it, you've done Wrynose If on the other hand its peeing down I would suggest the route you have planned cause pound to a penny, you'll be going through the clouds over the top and thats not really fun unless you're as mad as me

Ok the above all sounds good.. I think that Monday is the only day with rain forecast so far but obv the weather does seem to change and fingers crossed it`ll be a change for the better. I think Applecross must be worth doing judging by all the favourable comments so will include it on my itinerary.

Pete I`ll definitely meet up with you all at some point if you`re gonna be doing it. I`ll be travelling across from Elgin on Monday morning and plan on going to Gairloch then I`ll be overnighting in Lochcarron. From what I recall looking at a map Applecross is in that vicinity I think?

[TEC]

Got reminded today what its like up there when there's low cloud, Hartside is exactly the same Gets better lower down the hill

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

....going to Gairloch then I`ll be overnighting in Lochcarron. From what I recall looking at a map Applecross is in that vicinity I think?

From Gairloch: Right at Kinlochewe to Shieldiag, right after leaving (sign posted) all the way to Applecross (this is the coast road), turn left up the Bealach na Ba which takes you back onto the A896 to Loch Carron. Pretty sure there is a sign very similar to this one on the Applecross side but obviously wont say Road to Applecross

Many thanks yet again TEC... will print off all this info. 2,053 feet!!! I think deep breaths will be required, a book on self hypnosis, about 20mg diazepam and don`t look over the sides and I should be ok!!

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

Ok the above all sounds good.. I think that Monday is the only day with rain forecast

The weather in the west of Scotland cannot be forecast more than 4 hours in advance. Don't even bother looking at the forecast, just be prepared for all weathers.

Yikes!!!

[ethariel]

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

The weather in the west of Scotland cannot be forecast more than 4 hours in advance. Don't even bother looking at the forecast, just be prepared for all weathers.

Looks like things have gotten better since i moved south then!

Used to be fun living in Roy Bridge, sometimes you got 2 or 3 dry days a month!

Leathers left at home, rukkas to be worn