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[tunnie]

chatted a few times with a certain chubby little admin about doing a joint trip, but neither he nor the bike are up to it, which is a shame as there are cracking roads up there.

But as discussed before you went, I hope something becomes a possibility, hopefully even this year if Autumn is kind.

Yes, as long as options are open, we just need a good weather report & weekend off. Can always B&B it?

Yes very enjoyable read there mr tunnie  I missed half the scenery ones as i was looking more at the bike  Can anyone just pull up and camp anywhere out in the sticks or is it illegal ..i know you camped at some parks but was just wondering . Great inspirational photos ...will have to plan a trip like that sometime , it looks like its one of those trips that clears the cobwebs away and refreshes you 

Chatting to locals, there are no "Trespass" laws as such, its up to the land owner to stop you. So wild camping is totally legal, as mentioned some people did it around the bay at Applecross. Far better place I think especially with that weather, wish I tried it, easy to swim into the sea, although I bet it would be a bit "refreshing" 

I'd like to do Norway next, but sadly the direct ferry has ended. So until that starts up again, that one is on the back burner. But one day that sticker will get added to one of the panniers. 

[Crazycarzowner]

We did Scotland the other week, came home last Saturday. Its an absolutely lovely place, we stayed in Arisaig & visited Skye & went to Fort William a couple of times. I bet its a great ride (bit hot though last week). We saw loads of bikers and it started me thinking about doin my DAS course again  . I'd love to just be able to hop on a bike, save a hell of a lot of money on my daily commute 50+ miles a day. Poor old miggy only had 53k on him when I bought him last year, now pushin 71k

[bootie]

Excellent pics tunnie, I can say that I have been on most of those routes....sister in law lives in Balmacarra so know that part very well. As said the weather makes or breaks a run like that, you certainly picked the best of it, well done.
Pity you didn't get to be over the other side, Perthshire and then the Angus Glens are just as good with less midges to boot.

Been nearly 5 years since we moved away and seeing those makes me want to do a road trip in my former stomping grounds.

Thank you.

[Murph]

Agreed!
4 years away for us now too and I miss the drives around the glens we used to take.
We lived in Montrose and could just point the car in any direction (except east - a bit wet that way) and find some of what we see in these pics, and still be back in time for the school run if need be.

We plan to move back in a couple of years!

If anyone has been putting off a trip to Scotland I would wholeheartedly recommend going.

[waspy]

Looks like you had a really good time
I can't believe the weather you had You timed it well.
Plenty of Jock Lobsters about

[Murph]

There's a fair few layby's along the road that runs along the side of Loch Ness, and the one at the Inverness end of the road has steps that lead down to the shore.
Well worth a stop there and the view is awesome!

[hotel21]

..... Can anyone just pull up and camp anywhere out in the sticks or is it illegal ..i know you camped at some parks but was just wondering . Great inspirational photos ...will have to plan a trip like that sometime , it looks like its one of those trips that clears the cobwebs away and refreshes you 

Within reason, wild camping is quite legal.  Laybys, large green roundabouts and the like are actively discouraged though, obviously.... 

Following link is for ramblers/walkers/non motorised access to lands but the camping aspect remains the same.

http://www.ramblers.org.uk/scotland/ourwork_scotland/access/walking-in-scotland2

 

[b4ndit]

Excellent pictures thanks for sharing

[omega3000]

..... Can anyone just pull up and camp anywhere out in the sticks or is it illegal ..i know you camped at some parks but was just wondering . Great inspirational photos ...will have to plan a trip like that sometime , it looks like its one of those trips that clears the cobwebs away and refreshes you 

Within reason, wild camping is quite legal.  Laybys, large green roundabouts and the like are actively discouraged though, obviously.... 

Following link is for ramblers/walkers/non motorised access to lands but the camping aspect remains the same.

http://www.ramblers.org.uk/scotland/ourwork_scotland/access/walking-in-scotland2

 

 

[mike213735]

I've always fancied doing something like that in my Omega.

Even went as far as to plan a Lands End to John O' Groats trip last year. Didn't execute the plan though

Mike

[plym ian]

cracking pics there, lovely weather to. Scotland is a wonderful place especially the highlands 

[Omegatoy]

excellent!!!
way back in my youth :'(we used to do stupid trips like this, however we were using triumph bonnies 650,Bsa lightnings 650, norton commando,s 750 etc  etc, we had to carry a comprehensive  toolkit with us in case of breakdowns!! !mind you then we fixed punctures at the side of the roads, as well as breakdowns, usually the points, or the carbs needing resetting,STILL ENJOYED IT THOUGH!!

well done Mark, glad you enjoyed it, tis more fun with another though!!

[albitz]

I've always fancied doing something like that in my Omega.

Even went as far as to plan a Lands End to John O' Groats trip last year. Didn't execute the plan though

Mike

A mate of mine has just finished that trip...............on foot.
Cant see the point myself,not since the invention of the internal combustion engine.

Looks like a great trip Tunnie.Excellent thread. Giving me the bug again though.

[PAULCDX]

Beautiful Pictures Tunnie, 

Looks like you had the good weather and a fantastic time, thanks for sharing all the photos   

[dbug]

Great pics mate - shame someone kept parking a motorbike in most of them 

Looks like you enjoyed your trip and weather was kind to you - Scotland can be so uninviting when its p*ssing down!

Remember doing a similar trip/itinerary when I was but a mere lad in an old E93A Ford Popular many years ago.