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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2014 13:24:15 GMT
Cheers Andy,
I hope so too, but if he gets a better offer, I might be able to borrow something.
Cheers
Nick
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Post by BobN on Dec 4, 2014 15:13:10 GMT
Hi Chaps Lots of interest for the northern trip which is great. Can I have a volunteer from the Scottish MEV chapter to lead/help with planning of this trip though as I do not know the northern areas? My thoughts as it take me 6 hours from Leicester to Glasgow. Help again: anyone who knows Scotland help decide where to stay Friday (town) + Saturday night (town) and plan routes for driving? _________________________________________________________________ My thoughts from looking at google maps: Friday 4pm meet point 1: Motorway services near Carlise Friday night - where to stay (somewhere near Lock Lammond)? Saturday - Drive around and through Isle of Mull - any suggestions, routes, can someone lead and plan a run? Saturday night - where to stay? Suggestions - some little quote town? Sunday - head back home? Closer to the time I will post details of routes, hotels, meet points, PM roadtrip participants numbers to those who are joining so we have active contact/emergency list). Thanks in advance for any help! Bob
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Post by andybaird on Dec 4, 2014 17:22:09 GMT
Hi Bob
Will be happy to give you a hand with planning this trip. I will have a think and give some suggestions over the weekend. One question dose the Isle of Mull have to be included in the Trip.
Cheers Andy
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Post by BobN on Dec 4, 2014 17:37:42 GMT
Thank Andy. Isle of Mull does not need to be included just thought it might be scenic but that a guess. You will probably know the best roads.
Bob
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Post by andybaird on Dec 6, 2014 12:08:06 GMT
Hi Bob
Have a wee look at my thoughts on the MEV Road Trip (Scotland) Friday Southwaite Services to Luss (Loch Lomond) M6, - M74, - M8, - M898,- A898, Over Erskine Bridge onto A82 to Luss Camping & Caravan Park 134 Miles Google Time 2h 15min
Saturday Luss (Loch Lomond) to Fort William A82 Over Ballachulish Bridge Along The Shore of Loch Linnhe to Fort William 76 Miles Google Time 1h 50min
********** Lunch in Fort William **********
Fort William to Pitlochry A82, - A86, - A889, - A9 76 Miles Google Time 1h 40min
Pitlochry to Falkirk Wheel A9, - M9, - A9 75 Miles 1h 30min
*********** Diner in Falkirk **********
Falkirk Wheel to Loch House Farm Camp Site A9, - M9, - A706 12 Miles Google Time 0h 22min
Sunday Members Make Their Way Home East Members Down A1/M1 West Down M8/M74/M6
This will take in some spectacular scenery of Loch's & Glens. It's bee a long time since I have been up that neck of the wood so might take a run round the route if that is the one the members decide on. Also will have to check what the Camp sites are like.
Cheers Andy
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Post by juddyjuddster on Dec 6, 2014 13:23:30 GMT
That sounds like s great route on some special roads. If I can I definitely want to be in?
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Post by andybaird on Dec 6, 2014 18:21:36 GMT
Hi All
Looking to see if any of the other members from Scotland can put there input to the route that I have suggested above. As I have said I have not been up that way for many years.
It would be good to go further north but would need to do it over 3 or 4 days I think.
All thoughts and suggestions appreciated.
Andy
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Post by BobN on Dec 6, 2014 18:33:09 GMT
This looks very good. On Monday I will look for b&b or hotel near campsite as it won't be possible to fit all my camping equipment in the Rocket. Will add the options I find to the list. For us down south I was thinking leaving worksplace midday Friday and get to our destination by 6pm. Bob
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Post by kiwicanfly on Dec 7, 2014 23:21:02 GMT
And the shout from NZ says - "go over the Applecross Pass." www.panoramio.com/photo/216989The Bealach na Ba rises to 2,053ft in height from sea level in about five miles, and is the most spectacular pass in Scotland. It also provides some of the most challenging driving in the country. It is single track throughout and the warning signs at its foot, including one (which we think is unique in Scotland) deterring learner drivers, should be taken seriously: see image above left. Another warns that the road is often closed in winter conditions. The crux of the pass is as the road climbs the headwall of the corrie to the east of the highest point. Here it zig-zags upwards in a way that feels more alpine than Scottish. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/applecross/peninsula/Just make sure you brakes can loose heat fast as well cause you need them on the way down. And whatever you do don't get a puncture at the bottom because the midges will eat you for breakfast, they love bicycle tourist legs I can tell you.
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Post by davef on Dec 8, 2014 18:41:47 GMT
Andy B any idea when this trip might happen? I'm taking the Sonic to RTR on Thursday for IVA so may well be in a position to join you
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Post by andybaird on Dec 8, 2014 18:46:57 GMT
Hi kiwicanfly
Would love to go up to Applecross area on a road trip with the MEV. But we have to think of the long trip home for the ones that have to travel home to the south of England on the Sunday. If the Lads would like to extend the trip to head back down south on the Monday then we could go to Applecross and stay over on the Saturday night. Then head over to Inverness and down the A9 to the campsite close the Falkirk on the Sunday and then the lads head down south on the Monday.
Any thought's Andy
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Post by andybaird on Dec 8, 2014 18:55:02 GMT
Hi Dave Hope you can join us on the road trip The date that was suggested by Bobn was Friday 19th June. Good luck with the IVA. Let us know when you get a date for IVA.
Cheers Andy
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Post by rcnut on Dec 8, 2014 20:42:38 GMT
Its a good choice with the limited time frame you are working to. And since the boys from down South need to be back for Sunday night then to do more would make it a chore instead of fun. That's not to say that the northern boys couldn't to a longer trip say applecross,ullapool,lairg or even further north?There is so much,deeside,braemar A93 Blairgowrie etc but you have to start somewhere. Cheers John
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Post by mightylad on Dec 9, 2014 13:15:03 GMT
I've not taken the Rocket 'up-north' too far yet (despite 4 years on the road!)... this looks like an ideal time to try it out! the dates look good for me too....
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Post by sandancer73 on Dec 9, 2014 21:58:13 GMT
I'm interested, sounds like a good trip. Let me know when you need conformation. Hopefully it doesn't clash with my annual charity bike ride.
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