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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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Fair point, Marko..
RAC route planner makes Ullapool to Mallaig (via Torridon & Applecross);
161 miles & 5 hours 5 minutes.
admittedly it routes us back down the A835 to Garve before going South West on the A832 again and misses out the coastal route. And makes Applecross a spur rather than part of the route.
This in turn would miss Mellon Udrigle and Loch Maree
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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so, confirming Mark's observation;
Ullapool to Mallaig,
via Mellon Udrigle beach on the A832, via Poolewe & Loch Maree, Torridon, Applecross, Lochcarron & Kyle of Lochalsh,
is indeed 185 miles and 6 hours on the head
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we could miss Mellon Udrigle, go back South East from Ullapool to Garve on the A835, then West on the A832/A896 again to Torridon, through Sheildaig and then South over Applecross, back East past Lochcarron A896 and down to Kyle & Skye/ Mallaig
166 miles & 5 hours 19mins
we keep the coastal lower route but miss out Gruinard and Poolewe
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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29/09/2015 02:57
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Whatever way we do it- once you add stops and breaks it will be a 7 hour trip at least. Far too long for fun. We will need to either- stopover much earlier, move south on second night as Simon has said, or start the first night south of Ullapool 2 hours driving with a leisurely lunch in-between, stops for sightseeing visits , walks, tea and coffee stops etc. can add up to a 5 hour trip quite easily. I think we need to limit the actual driving time between stopovers to 1 to 2 hours. As an example - Our round trip to Moffat last year was around about 100 miles for most of us, and that took up most of a day.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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29/09/2015 10:42
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fair point- good example
standby for Day 3 revision/ please contribute alternative concepts...
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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29/09/2015 13:49
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I certainly will go with the flow, but for those who have never done the Applecross pass will miss out big time. Just saying..... PS Could we have one night where we could have really have the craic & bit of this that & the other & set off a bit later the next day after a hearty breakfast & blethers what went on the previous night....
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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Point taken, Jimboy!
Obviously not everyone is coming from Edinburgh- but this is a little ready reckoner of major figures for people to absorb...
Edinburgh to Ullapool- 4hrs 10mins / 210 miles
Ullapool to Plockton (direct)- 1hr 53mins / 83 miles
Ullapool to Plockton (via, Sanna, Applecross)- 3hrs 53mins / 134 miles
Plockton to Mallaig (Arisaig)- 1hr 43mins / 33 miles (!)
Mallaig (Arisaig) to Edinburgh- 4hrs 2 mins / 184 miles
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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Doh! I never figured in South from me travel times.... Aye senior moment & all that.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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29/09/2015 16:20
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Point taken, Jimboy!
Obviously not everyone is coming from Edinburgh- but this is a little ready reckoner of major figures for people to absorb...
Edinburgh to Ullapool- 4hrs 10mins / 210 miles
Ullapool to Plockton (direct)- 1hr 53mins / 83 miles
Ullapool to Plockton (via, Sanna, Applecross)- 3hrs 53mins / 134 miles
Plockton to Mallaig (Arisaig)- 1hr 43mins / 33 miles (!)
Mallaig (Arisaig) to Edinburgh- 4hrs 2 mins / 184 miles Or if this section is over-long, stop short of Plockton in say Strathcarron where there is an 11-room hotel. Lochcarron only has a 2-room B&B.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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Ok paring down again, is there mileage in bypassing Ullapool, turning left off the A835 onto A832 and heading for Poolewe for night 1 .... As far as Applecross is concerned do we forget the loooooong trek round the coast and just "do it" as a spur and lunch there on Day 2 or do we forget it altogether... So far we seem to be ok in principle about Day 3's modest mileage and ferry fun
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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Just my thoughts but Applecross pass & beyond is probably the best scenery of the trip, it would be a shame for those who haven't seen this part of Scotland to miss out. I will however go with the flow....
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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29/09/2015 21:03
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I certainly will go with the flow, but for those who have never done the Applecross pass will miss out big time. Just saying..... PS Could we have one night where we could have really have the craic & bit of this that & the other & set off a bit later the next day after a hearty breakfast & blethers what went on the previous night.... I'm with jimboy on this. also.... the plan of getting to the Gairloch/Poolewe on the first night is a good one ). Then next day down to Plockton via Applecross pass is a more civilised driving time of 2.5 hours. Plockton is a lovely place to spend an afternoon and an overnight. Then onward next day via Skye.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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29/09/2015 21:28
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I know there is a lot of sights to take in & I've already said that I will go with the flow what ever is agreed, my only concerns are securing accommodation. Stating the obvious, once agreed, bookings should be made sooner rather than later. I certainly don't want to jump in here, but I'd like to see this road trip be a success.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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29/09/2015 23:41
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Plockton accommodation seems cheaper than Strathcarron and more choice. Fine with that. So a possible might now be: Day 1Edinburgh-Poolewe c.4.5 hrs, picking up MattB and jimboy en route, Dianne at Poolewe? Day 2Poolewe-Plockton via Applecross, coast route Day 3Plockton-Arisaig via Skye (this I am liking ) Day 4Arisaig-home via Crianlarich/Callendar
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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30/09/2015 01:12
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That sounds great.
To my ears... Hum Head as we like to call you in the trade. Yes looking good.
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Might I suggest the last night that we go on to stay Glenfinnan House Hotel on the shores of Loch Sheil. It's a fantastic location and venue with excellent food in the restaurant and also food served in the bar . Great craic and excellent musicians usually frequent and play in the bar. Bit of a family haunt since the 1970's though I personally haven't been there for a good few years. I'm pretty sure I can get us a good rate at the hotel and arrange some group activities, and there is a boat cruise down the Loch from right outside the Hotel as well as the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct and Glenfinnan Monument. One of my brothers is a local now and lives just up the road at Glenuig, so pretty sure he will hook up with us also. My Sister lives in Gairloch which is just next to Poolewe so I will get her to give me info on which Hotels to use (or not) there.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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30/09/2015 12:53
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Dates Added!
Day 1 Thursday 16th June
Edinburgh-Poolewe c.4.5 hrs, picking up MattB and jimboy en route, Dianne at Poolewe?- 4hrs 43mins / 229 miles
Day 2 Friday 17th
Poolewe-Plockton via Applecross, coast route- 3hrs 19mins / 102 miles
Day 3 Saturday 18th June
Plockton-Arisaig - 1hr 53mins / 41 miles
Plockton Glenfinnan via Skye 2hr 19mins / 59 miles
Day 4 Sunday 19th June Homeward
Arisaig-Edinburgh via Crianlarich/Callendar- 4hrs 5mins / 169 miles(for those in Edinburgh Area)
Glenfinnan _ Stronsay approx 9hrs 31mins Glenfinnan - Inverness approx 2hrs Glenfinnan - Beauly 1hr 56mins Glenfinnan - Linlithgow/Whitburn/Livingston approx 3hrs 10mins Glenfinnan - Edinburgh approx 3hrs 25mins
We don't all have to stay in the same place on the Saturday night as I believe several of us have preferences where to stay. We can always all meet up on the Sunday for lunch before people start heading home.
None of this is set in stone yet and can be adapted if needed.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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None of this is set in stone yet and can be adapted if needed. Yes, no need to convoy home particularly but Sunday lunch would be good. I'm not fussy where the accommodation is on Saturday night - it was only Bern's suggestion that flagged up Arisaig. Looking at the map again Sanna Bay is another fair chunk of driving on the last day viz. 56 miles (105 min) there and the same back again. How about Killin for lunch on journey home, setting for 39 Steps (Kenneth More version ) - it's under 2 hours from Glenfinnan.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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30/09/2015 19:58
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Beauly to Poolewe is only 65 miles 1 1/2 hrs just a wee drive for me on the first day. Obviously last day I will be going in the opposite direction.... The Loch Inn Fort Augustus for lunch, overlooking the canal staircase locks. the food is brilliant.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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I meant in the area as I wasn't intending going home that early Simon. Though I have nine months to decide and may change my mind several times. I prefer the 1935 version.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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Beauly to Poolewe is only 65 miles 1 1/2 hrs just a wee drive for me on the first day. Obviously last day I will be going in the opposite direction.... The Loch Inn Fort Augustus for lunch, overlooking the canal staircase locks. the food is brilliant. Nothing stopping you coming down and meeting us a bit further down the road Jim, perhaps near where we might also be picking up MattB? Was envisaging perhaps Kingussie or Newtonmore......not sure about Aviemore, is that good to stop in?
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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Someone mentioned Mallaig before me. Much as I like the area, driving between there and Fort William is very dull and it's ground I've covered before so it's not essential to suit me. I think if there's going to be a final night blowout then all being within staggering distance of each other makes sense. However if space is limited I'd quite happily continue on home and skip the potential to embarrass myself! I'm easy whatever is agreed.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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Beauly to Poolewe is only 65 miles 1 1/2 hrs just a wee drive for me on the first day. Obviously last day I will be going in the opposite direction.... The Loch Inn Fort Augustus for lunch, overlooking the canal staircase locks. the food is brilliant. Nothing stopping you coming down and meeting us a bit further down the road Jim, perhaps near where we might also be picking up MattB? Was envisaging perhaps Kingussie or Newtonmore......not sure about Aviemore, is that good to stop in? Aviemore for me personally is not a place to stop & get a Highland experience. Very busy, food & Hotels are nothing to write home about. At holiday times it can be hoaching with families & their kids.... far too noisy . I'll bide my time Simon & meet you all at Beauly, nice place for lunch....
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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I going to decide over the next 9 months where I stop for a cuppa
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