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Started by duibhce Kaelann , Dec 28 2006 09:23 pm

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#61 kirikoe

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Posted 02 January 2007 - 09:22 am

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One afterthought, Kirikoe - you've planned a very extensive coverage of Skye, but appear to have missed out the B8083 to Elgol, which is one of the favourites and will give you a classic view of the highest mountains (The Black Cuillin) from Elgol. Depends on weather and traffic conditions, of course, and the road will require a bit of care, but you will find it is worth it, perhaps in exchange for one of the northern branches? I'd suggest missing out the middle branch to Trumpan. What do others think? The Skye "programme" is quite a chunk of riding, especially re. light duration at that time of year?

Thanks for the tip . Any ideas for bed and breakfast ( twin room or 2 singels )

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Posted 02 January 2007 - 12:07 pm

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Thanks for the tip . Any ideas for bed and breakfast ( twin room or 2 singels )

Just ride into town and look for the "vacancies" sign hanging outside the b & b's. Virtually every house north of glasgow is a b & b so you shouldnt have any trouble finding one

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#63 Pict

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Posted 02 January 2007 - 01:47 pm

Take your puncture repair kit to the Highlands?

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QUOTE(cupasoop @ Tue 2nd Jan 2007, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Just ride into town and look for the "vacancies" sign hanging outside the b & b's. Virtually every house north of glasgow is a b & b so you shouldnt have any trouble finding one

Agreed - you're travelling at a relatively quiet time. Don't leave it too late in the day, though, in remoter areas, and beware of Sundays, especially on Skye which is still protective of a quiet Sabbath: even travelling around used to be frowned upon and the bridge was bad news.

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#64 duibhce Kaelann

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 08:54 pm

some more questions. I'm looking at the Top 10 of Britain's best biking roads and I was wondering about the n°1. "The A82 by Glen Coe", are they referring to the A82 from Clifton to Glen Coe or the section from Glen Coe to Fort William, or perhaps, both?

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#65 Pict

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 09:15 pm

As a single road, ie by number, I guess it means the whole thing from Balloch (Loch Lomond south end) to Inverness, with perhaps a focus on the section from Crianlarich to Fort William? Across Rannoch and into Glen Coe is fast and sweeping with wildish scenery at the same time. Don't know otherwise what's meant by "#1". Any still resident Scots care to give a more expert view?

PS Clifton? The only one I know is a bit far south - like, Bristol.

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#66 wicklamulla

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 09:28 pm

well "No.1" is a wickedly fast (if ya fancy that sort of thang!) and very scenic, even in driving sleet/rain i still enjoy spanking No.7 along it. i lashed along it at a fair ole lick (easy there BB) from the Green Welly to Applecross in sept. thru severe wind and rain, felt gr8 despite being soaked right to the bone (again, easy there BB gurly).

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#67 duibhce Kaelann

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 09:32 pm

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PS Clifton? The only one I know is a bit far south - like, Bristol.

In Mapsource it looks like a small hamlet next to Tyndrum, near Crainlarich. A6t the junction between the A82 and the A85.

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#68 duibhce Kaelann

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 09:44 pm

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well "No.1" is a wickedly fast (if ya fancy that sort of thang!) and very scenic, even in driving sleet/rain i still enjoy spanking No.7 along it.

We will definitely take on n°7 as well

I'm not a particular fan of the very fast sweeping roads, I prefer the more technical challenges. But it might be nice for variety and if it's anything like the N10 along the Our towards Vianden (Luxembourg), I'm sure we'll enjoy it!

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#69 wicklamulla

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 09:46 pm

QUOTE(duibhce Kaelann @ Wed 3rd Jan 2007, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We will definitely take on n°7 as well

I'm not a particular fan of the very fast sweeping roads, I prefer the more technical challenges. But it might be nice for variety and if it's anything like the N10 along the Our towards Vianden (Luxembourg), I'm sure we'll enjoy it!

(! ahem !) No.7 is the name of my TDM 850.

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#70 duibhce Kaelann

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 09:55 pm

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(! ahem !) No.7 is the name of my TDM 850.

You're a right old weirdo, you are

I thought you were talking about n°7 in the top 10 (i.e. Hartside).
Anyway, the missus loves to throw her Z750 along those kinds of roads so we'll be adding it to our tour.

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#71 Pict

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 10:30 pm

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In Mapsource it looks like a small hamlet next to Tyndrum, near Crainlarich. A6t the junction between the A82 and the A85.

Tyndrum IS a small hamlet, with nothing but acres of b****r-all next to it, so it must be Mrs Clifton's house?

(Later)
Mapsource is getting out of hand - it'll be listing phone boxes soon. I've found Clifton on the 1:50,000 map, on the "outskirts" of Tyndrum - probably the red light district

Not likely to ring any bells if you ask the way to it from any further than 10 km.

Edited by Pict, 03 January 2007 - 10:33 pm.

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#72 dandywarhol

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 10:33 pm

I'm quite happy if they call the A82 one of the top 10 roads cos it keeps the feckin' tourists off the better roads...................like the ones Pict and others have given you an insider's opinion of

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#73 Pict

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 10:45 pm

Yay - let's keep it on the inside

Wait a minute - this is an open web site!

QUOTE(duibhce Kaelann @ Wed 3rd Jan 2007, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You're a right old weirdo, you are

Now, now, you're just jealous - you know it's short for "7 of 9"

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...even in driving sleet/rain ....

For those who need further detail, this means hurling yourself blindly into a combination of howling gale and water cannon with added ice cubes, while passing one truck (or are there more in front?) and hoping nothing is coming the other way. It's a peculiarity of Glencoe itself (aka the wind tunnel), particularly when southbound.

QUOTE(duibhce Kaelann @ Wed 3rd Jan 2007, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

..... so we'll be adding it to our tour.

You've lost "cool connoisseur" points for neglecting subtle alternatives, you realise?

Edited by Pict, 03 January 2007 - 10:43 pm.

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#74 TDMTAM

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 10:47 pm

QUOTE(duibhce Kaelann @ Wed 3rd Jan 2007, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

In Mapsource it looks like a small hamlet next to Tyndrum, near Crainlarich. A6t the junction between the A82 and the A85.

It's also the home of the Green Wellie stop a popular biker stopping point, it is a bit touristy. But it has the essensls Fuel, food and Tea (or coffee) also has a small camping store to rid you of ££££ if you have forgotten anything.
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 10:55 pm

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It's also the home of the Green Wellie stop a popular biker stopping point, it is a bit red-lighty. But it has the essentials - fuel, food and tea (or coffee) - while waiting for your appointment also a small "camping store" (!!) to rid you of ££££ if you have forgotten anything.

Read between Tam's lines - he knows the place well

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Edited by Pict, 03 January 2007 - 10:58 pm.

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 11:04 pm

QUOTE(Pict @ Wed 3rd Jan 2007, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It's also the home of the Green Wellie stop a popular biker stopping point, it is a bit red-lighty. But it has the essentials - fuel, food and tea (or coffee) - while waiting for your appointment also a small "camping store" (!!) to rid you of ££££ if you have forgotten anything.
Read between Tam's lines - he knows the place well

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"camping store" for the 9'ers

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#77 Pict

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 11:06 pm

Yup - that's Scots hospitality for you - all tastes catered for

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#78 duibhce Kaelann

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 11:55 pm

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Now, now, you're just jealous - you know it's short for "7 of 9"

How come he gets to ride her and she doesn't even return my calls

QUOTE(Pict @ Wed 3rd Jan 2007, 11:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You've lost "cool connoisseur" points for neglecting subtle alternatives, you realise?

hang on. hang on. I never said I would be missing out any of the other fun for this

We'll still be coming down from Fort William, doing a tour around Loch Leven and then take the A828 along the coast. Followed by the A816 all the way down to the southern tip of loch Awe and back up again to its northern shore. A then we'll do the A85-A82-A828 tour again especially for the missus

Most likely with an overnight stay and some chilling and walking in between though

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#79 Pict

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 11:59 pm

Forget the tour round Loch Leven - take the Ballachulish bridge. You'll still get the best view and avoid the crap (aluminium works etc.)

Edited by Pict, 04 January 2007 - 12:00 am.

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#80 Minty Hippo

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Posted 04 January 2007 - 02:19 pm

QUOTE(duibhce Kaelann @ Wed 3rd Jan 2007, 11:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We'll still be coming down from Fort William, doing a tour around Loch Leven and then take the A828 along the coast. Followed by the A816 all the way down to the southern tip of loch Awe and back up again to its northern shore. A then we'll do the A85-A82-A828 tour again especially for the missus

Hi DK, sounds like an ace trip, look me up in Edinburgh when you're there.
One further suggestion - when coming down from Mallaig, don't go all the way the Fort William - its not very nice and the road is dull - instead turn right at Lochailort and take the road south past Glen Uig (great wee hotel) and very scenic, mainly single track roads (Castle Tioram worth the short detour) via Strontian then a fab road to the Corran Ferry (boat goes every 30 mins, about £3 for a bike) and rejoin the main road south of Fort William. Fingers crossed for the weather!