Orkney, Glencoe, Ardnamurchan

[ChubbyThumper]

Guys here's a run I've just done, not on a GS so posted on ADVrider but may be of interest

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485954

 

[Mr K]

Enjoyed that.

Thanks.

 

[Mandylicious]

Fabulous pics Terry, looks like ya had a great time

 

[Aidan1150]

I enjoyed that Terry. Cracking report and pics there mate.

 

[kirky1298]

kinlochleven detour

if you are heading up through glencoe towards fort william you may want to check out the kinlochleven road , it's basically a wee 13 mile or so detour from the normal route ... turn right at glencoe village and head for kinlochleven then on to ballachulish bridge . the road was resurfaced late last year and it's grrrreat !!!! it's guaranteed to put a smile on your face

 

[ricardo]

Top report. Thanks.

 

[Jeannot]

I have enjoyed that, cracking photos. I was there in May and loved it, definitely will have to go back.
JC

 

[(RIP) petcul]

Fantastic pics Terry. Great report

 

[ChubbyThumper]

if you are heading up through glencoe towards fort william you may want to check out the kinlochleven road , it's basically a wee 13 mile or so detour from the normal route ... turn right at glencoe village and head for kinlochleven then on to ballachulish bridge . the road was resurfaced late last year and it's grrrreat !!!! it's guaranteed to put a smile on your face

Good suggestion Kirky. I did the Kinlochleven loop with some other GSers in May/june this year. One of them is still working on his ride report..... Remember the great weather we had for a week or so.....pics here

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472040

Thanks for the comments guys, makes doing a ride report worthwhile

Chubby

 

[Dave56]

Really enjoyed that Terry, terrific write-up & great pics, thanks a bunch.............

 

[THE DOCTOR]

if you are heading up through glencoe towards fort william you may want to check out the kinlochleven road.

Better still camp in the Kinlochleven area & have an evening in The Clachaig Inn.

The north side of Loch Leven runs along at water level but as you return you rise above & command a superb view of the surrounding area.

There's plenty of campsites & B&Bs in the area. I've personally stayed in The Stathassynt B&B and the Red Squirrel campsite & can recommend them both.

 

[sijohnston]

Terry,

Great write-up and wonderful photos. Kristin and I visited the same places 2 months ago and it is indeed spectacular. I promise I'll not post any photos though, for that would just be rude!!!

Great seeing you at the Fish dash yesterday too. It takes a couple of chains about to keep all those shafts humble

 

[ChubbyThumper]

Terry,

Great write-up and wonderful photos. Kristin and I visited the same places 2 months ago and it is indeed spectacular. I promise I'll not post any photos though, for that would just be rude!!!

Great seeing you at the Fish dash yesterday too. It takes a couple of chains about to keep all those shafts humble

Cheers Si, I've no probs with a couple of pics, on topic but an entire ride report is ripping the arse out of it a bit...I do understand Kirky's enthusiasm in wanting to share...its some place!


Doctor

the Clachaig Inn is indeed a lovely spot, bit pricey though £2.90 for a coffee.It was good though. A few shots from the Kinlochleven rd, High and low

Towards Glencoe

Towards Kinlochleven

looking North at the low rd

on the low rd. A GSer on a GS wahey!

 

[Stewart H]

Superb ride reports and pictures both of you, I got up there for the first time with my bike for the Clans this year, next year I will be taking longer and having a better look round, fantastic scenery and roads

Stewart

 

[ChubbyThumper]

Clachaig winter pics

Better still camp in the Kinlochleven area & have an evening in The Clachaig Inn.

The north side of Loch Leven runs along at water level but as you return you rise above & command a superb view of the surrounding area.

There's plenty of campsites & B&Bs in the area. I've personally stayed in The Stathassynt B&B and the Red Squirrel campsite & can recommend them both.

Here are a few winter pics from the Clachaig Inn. No midgies this time

 

[Peak]

Great ride report, I remember reading this when you first posted it! Getting excited about next year now The Clachaig Inn looks like my kind a pub!

 

[ChubbyThumper]

I just love this area, winter or summer

All taken from A82 between Tyndrum (-16C the previous night) and Glencoe

 

[Aidan1150]

Cracking pics there Terry.

Good Christmas bonus then?

 

[ChubbyThumper]

3 days, 2 nights...not enough. Got the x-boxer packed off to Grans for a few days. Yeah got a bonus ok but that was days ago!!

 

[Sniper1]

Awesome pictures, must have some corking memories of that trip.