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Innocenti · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:36 am Post subject:

well at the end of the day it was me saying i want a mini tour of scotland and who's coming !!! look im easy it is a lot of miles agreed so might need braking down, as of the moment i wont be leaving till the thurs so its wait and see, or as we have a ruff plan off what to do lets just ride and see were we end up ??? there is loads of sites up there we could put a head down if we dont get to ben nevis etc...saying that is ben nevis campsite deposit upfront to get on site or can we just turn up ??? Wink

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THE STIG · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:08 pm Post subject:

It`s easy to get carried away when planning these trips.Once the excitement grips you,nothing else seems to matter.
Golden rule with these jaunts is: SAFETY,FUN AND COST.

It`s important to understand some folk will not be used to high mileage in one day and their scoot may not be as comfy as some of the others.
If we find that the campsite will be ok if we just turn up then we have some flexibility in the plan.If it`s full then we just have to make sure we don`t arrive at `silly time` to find somewhere else.The hospitality up there is great and i`m sure we will have no prob`s finding alternative accommodation.

The Isle of Skye has it`s own micro climate so take the weather forecast with a pinch of salt and be prepared for the worst!

I`d rather folk thrash out the logistics now and avoid falling out with each other on the trip.Remember the idea is to enjoy each others company and the scenery Cool

Good preparation for this trip will pay off big time.
I`m sure there will be plenty of cameras but can at least a couple of folk bring video cameras?

I`ll either be meeting you at Scotch corner or Glasgow.I`ll have a word with Suit Scoot and work out the best arrangements.
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smudger · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject:

Safety is paramount, but it is not as far up for me starting in the NorthWest, so I'll just go with the flow...
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smudger · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:14 pm Post subject:

So what's the latest guys?

Are we still going up on the Weds to Glen Nevis campsite?

That's what I'd like to do, if not then I would suggest stopping on the Weds somewhere as far north as poss, but my preferred option would be to get up to Fort William on the Wednesday.
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smudger · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject: I saw these and couldn't resist

It only rains twice in Fort William - October to May, and June to September

What comes after two straight days of rain in Fort William? Monday morning.

What do you call two weeks of rain in Fort William? An Indian Summer

How do the locals predict the weather in Fort William? If you can see Ben Nevis, it's going to rain. If you can't see Ben Nevis, it's raining.

"I can't believe it," said the tourist. "I've been here an entire week and it's done nothing but rain. When do you have summer here?" "Well, that's hard to say," replied the local. "Last year, it was on a Wednesday."
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ChevySoul · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject:

That's cheered me up no end Rolling Eyes

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GWGTS250ie · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:52 am Post subject:

Straight up to Glenn Nevis the wednesday Cool

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ChevySoul · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject:

Glenn Nevis it is then Cool

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THE STIG · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

I`m moist at the thought Wink

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GAVSKIN · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:15 am Post subject:

Innocenti · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject:

ill be setting off early Thurs morn so suppose large sore arse time to fort willy then !!!!!!!!! Shocked

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klunky · troop Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 44

I just got back from a trip to Fort William thought you might like to know some distances. I live by junction 11 of M5 and it was 465miles and 9.5 hours stopped 3 times once for about 30 min to have brekky. was riding at about 70 - 80 mph. I know some of you live just off J6 M5 so will have about 25 miles less than this.
The para monument is only 10 miles from Fort William on the road to skye.
Also rode to skye which was approx 95 miles and took about 2 hours.
The area is absolutly stunning and the roads are excellent. the worst bit is if you get caught behind a coach or lorry then you get slowed up. Also the weather can change very quickly we went from brilliant sunshine to torrential rain and strong winds in about 20 mins.
But the people, scenery and eveything else was spot on.

Innocenti · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:30 am Post subject:

cheers Klunky i have been up there a couple of times on the scooter many years ago thats why i wanted to go back , your right a stunning place looking forward to seeing it again Wink

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klunky · troop Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 44

We set off at 5.00am and got to the B&B at 2.30 missed the heavy traffic. The best part is when you get to Ranoch moor and see the sign Welcome to the Highlands then within 10 minutes you are ridin between mountains and not a house or building in sight awesome.