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Post by tonyt4 on Sept 24, 2013 8:23:38 GMT
Managed to get a week off work. Filled the van with fuel and food and headed over the Border. First stop was a viewpoint on the A890, just up the hill after you turn off from the A87, Loch Alsh and Skye. Attachment DeletedJust myself and a HiTop there for the night Attachment DeletedA nice run up to Applecross the next morning. Second gear climb up the Pass!  Stayed all day up at the viewpoint. Found an old track so the walking wasn't too hard over the moors. And reached the "attachment limit for this post"  |
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Post by billieblue on Sept 24, 2013 8:30:03 GMT
I drove over the Applecross pass in May, with a few others from the forum. There was no way I was going to stop!  |
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Post by tonyt4 on Sept 24, 2013 8:46:21 GMT
Ok. So onwards, further North. Another viewpoint, this one on the A832, looking down on Loch Maree. Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedPretty busy during the day with coach loads of tourist, but I had it to myself all night. Up to Ullapool the next day. Supplies and expensive diesel! I've stayed up at Kylesku in the past, so was on my list.  Breakfast in Scourie, and time to think about heading South  |
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Sept 24, 2013 9:03:39 GMT
You lucky devil!   Chocolate. Now, please. |
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Post by robmac on Sept 24, 2013 9:06:23 GMT
You lucky devil! Chocolate. Now, please. Ditto! Applecross is my favourite place on Earth. |
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Post by tonyt4 on Sept 24, 2013 9:06:41 GMT
Didn't get all that far South though! Yet another viewpoint. This one near Corrieshalloch Gorge at the junction of the A832 and the main A835. Well worth a visit  Found a path up to the start of the gorge. They've tried to disguise the track, and there are warning signs but it's not a hard trek and worth the effort.  Decided to stay the night, even though it left me a long drive in the morning. Attachment DeletedA four hour drive down to Livingston. Stayed with wor lass. Shower and a proper bed!  Planning another long trip in December  |
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Post by Rubbertramp on Sept 24, 2013 9:19:03 GMT
Did you go down the path to the hotel bar in Kylesku? Cracking place! I hope you got Chris to buy you a drink....a difficult task usually.....her being a Scots lassie and all  |
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Post by tonyt4 on Sept 24, 2013 9:24:50 GMT
Did you go down the path to the hotel bar in Kylesku? Cracking place! I hope you got Chris to buy you a drink....a difficult task usually.....her being a Scots lassie and all Aye, had a walk down to the hotel. Spoke to a young lass about the boat trips. Didn't stay for the trip though. On the subject of boat trips. The Farne Islands, trips from Seahouses. Well worth a visit. Make sure you go when the puffins are breeding though. |
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Sept 25, 2013 6:05:26 GMT
Nice pictures chap! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by WindDancer on Sept 25, 2013 8:19:46 GMT
Great photos Tony, looks like a great trip you had  Thanks for sharing. |
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Post by billieblue on Sept 25, 2013 8:37:27 GMT
Did you go down the path to the hotel bar in Kylesku? Cracking place! I hope you got Chris to buy you a drink....a difficult task usually.....her being a Scots lassie and all Is that the one that you me and Vernon went to, by the loch? |
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Post by Firefox on Sept 25, 2013 9:10:51 GMT
Great pics Tony!
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Post by Rubbertramp on Sept 25, 2013 9:13:11 GMT
The very same kid!....while sleeping beauty was catching up on her zeds!
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Hi we nearly always freecamp - old age pension gives loads of leisure time but too little money to pay camp site fees. 
The van has solar panel, large water tank So we are pretty self sufficient. Jon