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over a year ago
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Yeah, been doing it every year since being a kid on the back of my Dads GS.
That's a GS1000S BTW not a BMW!
anywhere on the top or the west coast is amazing for photos.
I'll be up at the end of the moth for a week with some Pals. |
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We did most of it a couple of years ago and had a great time.
The west coast side is the best scenery but be prepared for a lot of camper vans and car clubs to get past on the narrower roads.
We have to go back again though to do Bealach na Bà, the road to Applecross, as the weather was a bit iffy and L had only passed her test 6 months earlier.
A great experience though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We did most of it a couple of years ago and had a great time.
The west coast side is the best scenery but be prepared for a lot of camper vans and car clubs to get past on the narrower roads.
We have to go back again though to do Bealach na Bà, the road to Applecross, as the weather was a bit iffy and L had only passed her test 6 months earlier.
A great experience though."
The Pass Of Cattle offets stunning views and Applecross is beautiful, I recommened the coast road to Torridon for its sheer remoteness and scenery. |
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Another vote for Applecross- the pub does great food as well. The coast road North from Applecross is narrow but amazing views and when clear can be a great run. The wee road to Drumbeg is also a cracker |
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Live on it..the east coast side so anyone doing it and wantng company or advice give us a shout..mind and don't let the campervans put you off, already too many of them lol..oh and i know we bikers do anyway but keep the speed down thru the villages and respect the locals and that means the sheep lol  |
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It's different everytime I seem to visit. Daylight, weather always make it a different experience.
For me, the best roads aren't on the NC500. Travel the inner roads, Ledmore to Lairs, then up by Loch Shin, or to Altnaharra.
The East Coast is less interesting, and no real loss if you skip it.
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"It's different everytime I seem to visit. Daylight, weather always make it a different experience.
For me, the best roads aren't on the NC500. Travel the inner roads, Ledmore to Lairs, then up by Loch Shin, or to Altnaharra.
The East Coast is less interesting, and no real loss if you skip it.
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definitely!! some great wee roads from altnaharra east to helmsdale and melvich or north to tongue |
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"So want to do it, but its 550 mile to get there lol"
Is that such an issue?
It's a gazillion miles down to the Dolomites or southern Spain.
The travel may be tedious to get there but the roads and scenery make it worth it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We split the journey up there and back, taking in some great country like the Yorkshire Dales and Scottish Border country. There's no rush and some great riding."
Agreed, my parents live in the Borders and there are some very good very quiet roads. |
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"Anyone doing it this year or fancy taking a ride up ?
Where’s everyone’s favourite spots on the route for photos etc "
I liked sandwood bay, but don't think we will fit it in this trip but could do it again later and camp there xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yip 4 days of good bike riding and views to put a smile on our faces plus the scenery xx excited xxx"
You referring to my ass again !! Lol
I wanna find a nice pool somewhere and go skinny dipping while we’re on route or even one of the beaches !! Something for the scrapbook |
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"Yip 4 days of good bike riding and views to put a smile on our faces plus the scenery xx excited xxx
You referring to my ass again !! Lol
I wanna find a nice pool somewhere and go skinny dipping while we’re on route or even one of the beaches !! Something for the scrapbook "
Loads of bays and beaches so am sure we find one but can't see everyone doing it lol xx |
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"Yip 4 days of good bike riding and views to put a smile on our faces plus the scenery xx excited xxx
You referring to my ass again !! Lol
I wanna find a nice pool somewhere and go skinny dipping while we’re on route or even one of the beaches !! Something for the scrapbook
Loads of bays and beaches so am sure we find one but can't see everyone doing it lol xx"
Fuk the rest of them lol I’m game get the puppies out in public for the last time lol |
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over a year ago
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"Turn off to Auchiltybuie just north of Ullapool then up Inverkirkagie road to lochinver.
Favourite of ours often missed.
Need the weather to go with it though. "
Oh that could be a shout |
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"Just about to set off today. Overnight stop tonight then hope to get to inverness tomorrow. Looking forward to this."
Have a safe trip and enjoy, plus's don't forget to keep us all updated on how your getting in and any must visit stops. X |
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"Just about to set off today. Overnight stop tonight then hope to get to inverness tomorrow. Looking forward to this."
Defo keep us updated and good food stops too oh anywhere that’s good ice cream too  |
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I'm heading up by car next week (wee Fiesta ST pocket rocket) rather than bike (sadly) so will be keen to see any recommendations on things to do/see on the route (going anti-clockwise over 5 days)  |
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"I'm heading up by car next week (wee Fiesta ST pocket rocket) rather than bike (sadly) so will be keen to see any recommendations on things to do/see on the route (going anti-clockwise over 5 days) "
We’re doing anti clockwise over four days |
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"I'm heading up by car next week (wee Fiesta ST pocket rocket) rather than bike (sadly) so will be keen to see any recommendations on things to do/see on the route (going anti-clockwise over 5 days)
We’re doing anti clockwise over four days "
Plus adding Skye in to the mix x |
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"I'm heading up by car next week (wee Fiesta ST pocket rocket) rather than bike (sadly) so will be keen to see any recommendations on things to do/see on the route (going anti-clockwise over 5 days)
We’re doing anti clockwise over four days
Plus adding Skye in to the mix x"
Yup because we like bigger and better and harder and longer  |
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"I'm heading up by car next week (wee Fiesta ST pocket rocket) rather than bike (sadly) so will be keen to see any recommendations on things to do/see on the route (going anti-clockwise over 5 days)
We’re doing anti clockwise over four days "
It’s a known anti clockwise is quieter as recommended route is clockwise. Less camper vans anti-clockwise.
Weather coming good from tomorrow onwards !
Enjoy when you do it.
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"I'm heading up by car next week (wee Fiesta ST pocket rocket) rather than bike (sadly) so will be keen to see any recommendations on things to do/see on the route (going anti-clockwise over 5 days)
We’re doing anti clockwise over four days
It’s a known anti clockwise is quieter as recommended route is clockwise. Less camper vans anti-clockwise.
Weather coming good from tomorrow onwards !
Enjoy when you do it.
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Only thing to watch with that is that, you'll meet the Camper Vans head-on when they're over the centre line. |
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" We’re doing anti clockwise over four days
Plus adding Skye in to the mix x"
It's on my to do list, to take the Old Military road and the Glenelg Ferry over to Skye.
Plockton is a nice wee detour when you're leaving Skye. |
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"Woop woop. This time tomorrow we will be well on our way xx"
Excellent!
Please keep us updated. What's good, what's not.
Day off tomorrow, but unfortunately, not able to join you for part of your run.
Go safe. |
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"Thanks hunny. Am too excited to sleep lol xx"
Same
Argh and I’m knuckin fackered as well lol be hitting the caffeine in the morning and popping painkillers galore lol
Don’t forget your towel lol no need for a swimsuit |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I did it 3 years ago, absolutely stunning country,going up through the Cairngorms was breath taking,and up the belach Na ba,and down into applecross,there were wild red deer just grazing 10 foot away,no fazed by people,and Eileen dunnon,and the five sisters,most definitely doing it again. |
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"Keep us posted on highlights and best bits to see and do on the trip.
Highlight was sky lol like a bug on a windshield lol
Lol never been splattered like that before. That's a first lol xx"
A bugs life lol 
Can’t wait for our next big adventure x |
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Can’t wait for our next big adventure x "
I can recommend the Outer Hebrides.
Oban to Barra, and island hopping up to Lewis. Stornoway to Ullapool and back down the West coast.
CalMac do an island hopper ticket.
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By *ill4Man
over a year ago
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Check price and what you get for the Island Hopper ticket. When I did the islands, it worked out cheaper booking the individual ferries.
Asked them about it and they said the island hopper was to give people an idea of could be done using the ferries, like everything these days combined deals not always the cheapest. |
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By *oyfulduoCouple
over a year ago
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We are lucky enough to live right in the middle of the east and west coasts of the nc500… some amazing roads and quieter in the middle, give us a shout if your up this way and may join for some of the run, always good to have an excuse to get out on the bike |
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over a year ago
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"I live up on South Uist and happy to help any bikers up travelling the area or looking for some good places to see.
I can even take a couple of tents in my garden!"
Oooh might take you up on this when I’m back on road xx tomorrow my last day and then I’ll be away for a while |
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"Anyone doing it this year or fancy taking a ride up ?
Where’s everyone’s favourite spots on the route for photos etc "
The route to applecross then the mountain road over Ballach na bla was amazing. |
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"Anyone doing it this year or fancy taking a ride up ?
Where’s everyone’s favourite spots on the route for photos etc The route to applecross then the mountain road over Ballach na bla was amazing."
Yeah it’s amazing |
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"Anyone doing it this year or fancy taking a ride up ?
Where’s everyone’s favourite spots on the route for photos etc The route to applecross then the mountain road over Ballach na bla was amazing.
Yeah it’s amazing "
Standing on the top of split rock at clachtoll is my most memorable
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By *inglesCouple
over a year ago
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Hi all we live on the route just outside lybster, its no.speed cameras up here just watch for the black unmarked audi, they are real sneaky gave a breath test when i was on the A99 with my tractor. But take care guys and gals loves you all. |
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