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Post by kennyk2 on Jun 4, 2019 7:44:38 GMT 1
Who needs to go on holiday when you live in the Highlands of Scotland, but Scarbados for a week, just to escape the midgees! I'm going to Scarborough for the cricket in a few weeks. Don't even like cricket but love Scarborough. Benidorm and Blackpool also for me this year. Scarbados, but then Headingley for the first two days of the Ashes Test. I just hope it's not raining. |
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Post by detox on Jun 4, 2019 8:02:33 GMT 1
Brittany from March 'til end of September..Long term gite rental gives you a really cheap price...(€350 pm)...Can travel from here..La Rochelle, Ile de Ré, Lorient, and of course the west coast beaches and walks....... Love France...will miss first 5 or 6 home games though
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Post by exberlinerterrier on Jun 4, 2019 8:05:45 GMT 1
Going to the Amalfi coast with a couple of friends. Flying from Berlin to Naples, then staying for 3 nights on Ischia. Taking the boat from Ischia to Sorrento and making our away to Amalfi where we’re staying for 5 nights on a hillside lemon grove about 20 minutes walk from town. We’ll later move around the headland to Atrani, for a couple of hotel nights. Finishing the holiday with a two night stint in Naples. Any recommendations appreciated!
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Post by k1man999 on Jun 4, 2019 8:31:52 GMT 1
Flamborough for a few nights away in couple of weeks, then Bulgaria start of August hope first games away at Millwall been a few times not a major great day out like some other London destinations so not a major miss.
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Post by bridgeterrier on Jun 4, 2019 8:45:14 GMT 1
Argentina, Buenos Aires,San Juan(to see a total eclipse),Salta and back to Buenos Aires.
Anyone been?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2019 8:54:45 GMT 1
Had a week in Austrian Alps.Then few days in Germany.Off now to Jersey. Then Parga .Next Norhumberland .Onto to Kefalonia .Back for start of season.Then Krakow and Rome before Christmas.Love this retirement lark.Little or no WiFi in places so hope Town get some good signings and rid of the dross by time we complete our travels.
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Post by huddshroom on Jun 4, 2019 9:06:09 GMT 1
North Korea
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Post by huddshroom on Jun 4, 2019 9:07:46 GMT 1
Argentina, Buenos Aires,San Juan(to see a total eclipse),Salta and back to Buenos Aires. Anyone been? No but South America is one of my favourite places I've been. Ecuador and Colombia we're amazing! If the cities look anything like in those countries you'll love it. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Jun 4, 2019 9:08:09 GMT 1
Up and down Italy for 3 weeks, with a bit of Southern France tied in at the start. Not Sardinia obviously, after Galph's warning.... quite right.. her indoors 30 years ago made me an 'offer I couldnt understand' and the rest is history...she has more relations than the Queen... They are in 'shipping' and 'export and import'!!! sound familiar?  I'm safe, I'm 'family'...  said before sometimes its like being in a shit episode of the Soprano's.. If it wasn't a beautiful place and a free month, I assure you I just wouldn't go   |
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Post by Farsley Terrier (UK product) on Jun 4, 2019 9:15:41 GMT 1
i'm taking an early September holiday in the lovely town of Rhodes Town. Nice and relaxing.
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Post by Merseyterrier on Jun 4, 2019 9:20:06 GMT 1
Who needs to go on holiday when you live in the Highlands of Scotland, but Scarbados for a week, just to escape the midgees! Touring Scotland in August (midge peak season). Not quite the NC500 but bits of it. Staying in : Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, Wick, Kirkwall, Melvich, Ullapool, then on to Skye, Mull and OBAN (ish) before heading back South. Any must see recommendations ? Where is your local knowledge strongest? |
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Post by ram on Jun 4, 2019 9:54:54 GMT 1
Seahouses Northumberland,best beaches in the UK.{can be a breezy though}you can walk on the sand all the way to Bamburgh to visit the castle,Trips to The Farnes to se the Puffins,Grace Darling's grave in Bamburgh churchyard and a trip by road to Holy Island.If the weather is good,best holiday you can have. |
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Post by runner76 on Jun 4, 2019 10:19:32 GMT 1
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Post by kennyk2 on Jun 4, 2019 10:31:22 GMT 1
Who needs to go on holiday when you live in the Highlands of Scotland, but Scarbados for a week, just to escape the midgees! Touring Scotland in August (midge peak season). Not quite the NC500 but bits of it. Staying in : Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, Wick, Kirkwall, Melvich, Ullapool, then on to Skye, Mull and OBAN (ish) before heading back South. Any must see recommendations ? Where is your local knowledge strongest? Firstly, the NC 500! I live on the route, but only 8 miles north of Inverness, so we don't see the worst of it. You will see teams of Bugattis, 20 motor home convoys, motor cyclists, cyclist groups - all going for it. As you can imagine, these groups and single track roads (with passing places) don't get on too well. Add into that the lack of accommodation on the route and few staff to facilitate the hotels, cafes and you have a problem. I have a friend that lives in Arrina (Applecross - worth a visit and instead of Applecross Inn, visit the restaurant in the walled garden) and whereas it used to take her only (!) 1.5 hours to get to the chemist in Gairloch, it now takes her 2.5. H.V. Morton has a lot to answer for! I think you have to take your time and follow your nose. Go exploring down C roads and immerse yourself in the places that many do not see. Too many want to rush round and do it as quick as possible and that includes the cyclists. I'm trying to imagine getting around a group of 20 cyclists on the single road around Loch Erribol! Stressful. Glasgow, my step daughter has just spent 5 years at Uni there and loves it. When visiting we have a great time, and it's an exciting city, but I don't know much about the city. Fort William used to be the place in the '80s and '90s, but it really became pretty poor for a while. Saying that I did visit 6 months ago and it seems to have pulled itself together a bit. Oban is much nicer and although Mull can be quite busy in summer, it's quite a nice excursion. I suppose from there you will be coming back up the A82 and heading off to Skye. Turn off this road (left) at Shiel Bridge and follow it to its end (20 odd miles). Nice Inn at Glen Elg with fantastic seafood and just further on (you'll probably need a OS map), you can take a track down to Sandaig Bay, which was Gavin Maxwell's Camusfearna (Ring of Bright Water). At the end of this road is Arnisdale, where you can look over to the most remote part of the British mainland - Knoydart. Retrace your route to Shiel Bridge. On your way over to Skye, below the Skye Bridge are some islands with houses on them. Gavin Maxwell lived his last days here. A much better way to get over to Skye is on the road that leads back to Shiel Bridge where a ferry goes over from Glen Elg. Look out for otters and sea eagles. Skye. Oh dear! What bad press it has had. I remember 30 years ago I was over there at least once a month and it felt like the back end of beyond. Not anymore. It's absolutely hooching with folk all year around. Tales of the supermarket in Portree running out of food and all the passing places crammed with motor homes. A couple of years ago the police warned people not to visit - the island was full! Again, explore off the beaten track and DEFINATELY sort your accommodation out beforehand. Nice places for walks away from the crowds who flock to the Cuillins (to climb these you'll need quite a bit of mountaineering experience, even for the easier peaks like Bruach na Frithe and Blaven). Just identify the out of the way places on the OS map. Plenty to see in Inverness, Culloden is worth a visit, where we trounced the savages for the last time on British soil, Fort George and Chanonry point where if you arrive a couple of hours before High tide, you should see dolphins with luck. I've also seen them from the Fort George walls. Morayshire and the Moray coast is a hidden gem that fewer tourists visit and might be worth bearing in mind for next time. Nice places to eat and drink in Inverness, but I don't get to explore further than the Black Isle bar - owned by Black Isle brewery and produces its own beers. Up the east coast from Inverness to Thurso (Wick), you are on the NC500 route , but the road is good with few hold ups. Look out for the Riverside Cafe at Berriedale - v. good. On your way up the east coast branch off as there are some nice places such as Fortrose. Avoch and Cromarty. These are on the same road as Chanonry Point (dolphins). Orkney. The ferry from Scrabster to Stromness is about 1.5 hours. Visited Orkney last month for a week and it's a fabulous place - Kirkwall very affluent due to the visiting cruise ships. Lots of archaeology and historical sites. Hoy worth a visit, but we found a day trip (ferry) was not long enough to explore properly. Ullapool. Nice place and the place to eat, drink is the Ceilidh Place, although I haven't been there for a while. Ferry Boat Inn was my drinking hole, with spontaneous music and real ale. Just a short summary, but I still use "Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands" as a reference. |
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Post by golcarexile on Jun 4, 2019 10:34:57 GMT 1
Argentina, Buenos Aires,San Juan(to see a total eclipse),Salta and back to Buenos Aires. Anyone been? Yes, spent about 6 weeks there in total in 2014. Buenos Aires, Mendoza, San Juan, Salta, and Patagonia all the way down to Ushuaia. Wonderful country. If you have any logistics questions or need to know where to get the best steak in Salta, just drop me a pm. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2019 10:48:15 GMT 1
Who needs to go on holiday when you live in the Highlands of Scotland, but Scarbados for a week, just to escape the midgees! I'm going to Scarborough for the cricket in a few weeks. Don't even like cricket but love Scarborough. Benidorm and Blackpool also for me this year.
There's something quite magical about the cricket at Scarborough. Especially a morning start when the sun is up.
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Post by digs on Jun 4, 2019 11:02:21 GMT 1
I'm going to Scarborough for the cricket in a few weeks. Don't even like cricket but love Scarborough. Benidorm and Blackpool also for me this year.
There's something quite magical about the cricket at Scarborough. Especially a morning start when the sun is up.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Jun 4, 2019 11:12:00 GMT 1
Touring Scotland in August (midge peak season). Not quite the NC500 but bits of it. Staying in : Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, Wick, Kirkwall, Melvich, Ullapool, then on to Skye, Mull and OBAN (ish) before heading back South. Any must see recommendations ? Where is your local knowledge strongest? Firstly, the NC 500! I live on the route, but only 8 miles north of Inverness, so we don't see the worst of it. You will see teams of Bugattis, 20 motor home convoys, motor cyclists, cyclist groups - all going for it. As you can imagine, these groups and single track roads (with passing places) don't get on too well. Add into that the lack of accommodation on the route and few staff to facilitate the hotels, cafes and you have a problem. I have a friend that lives in Arrina (Applecross - worth a visit and instead of Applecross Inn, visit the restaurant in the walled garden) and whereas it used to take her only (!) 1.5 hours to get to the chemist in Gairloch, it now takes her 2.5. H.V. Morton has a lot to answer for! I think you have to take your time and follow your nose. Go exploring down C roads and immerse yourself in the places that many do not see. Too many want to rush round and do it as quick as possible and that includes the cyclists. I'm trying to imagine getting around a group of 20 cyclists on the single road around Loch Erribol! Stressful. Glasgow, my step daughter has just spent 5 years at Uni there and loves it. When visiting we have a great time, and it's an exciting city, but I don't know much about the city. Fort William used to be the place in the '80s and '90s, but it really became pretty poor for a while. Saying that I did visit 6 months ago and it seems to have pulled itself together a bit. Oban is much nicer and although Mull can be quite busy in summer, it's quite a nice excursion. I suppose from there you will be coming back up the A82 and heading off to Skye. Turn off this road (left) at Shiel Bridge and follow it to its end (20 odd miles). Nice Inn at Glen Elg with fantastic seafood and just further on (you'll probably need a OS map), you can take a track down to Sandaig Bay, which was Gavin Maxwell's Camusfearna (Ring of Bright Water). At the end of this road is Arnisdale, where you can look over to the most remote part of the British mainland - Knoydart. Retrace your route to Shiel Bridge. On your way over to Skye, below the Skye Bridge are some islands with houses on them. Gavin Maxwell lived his last days here. A much better way to get over to Skye is on the road that leads back to Shiel Bridge where a ferry goes over from Glen Elg. Look out for otters and sea eagles. Skye. Oh dear! What bad press it has had. I remember 30 years ago I was over there at least once a month and it felt like the back end of beyond. Not anymore. It's absolutely hooching with folk all year around. Tales of the supermarket in Portree running out of food and all the passing places crammed with motor homes. A couple of years ago the police warned people not to visit - the island was full! Again, explore off the beaten track and DEFINATELY sort your accommodation out beforehand. Nice places for walks away from the crowds who flock to the Cuillins (to climb these you'll need quite a bit of mountaineering experience, even for the easier peaks like Bruach na Frithe and Blaven). Just identify the out of the way places on the OS map. Plenty to see in Inverness, Culloden is worth a visit, where we trounced the savages for the last time on British soil, Fort George and Chanonry point where if you arrive a couple of hours before High tide, you should see dolphins with luck. I've also seen them from the Fort George walls. Morayshire and the Moray coast is a hidden gem that fewer tourists visit and might be worth bearing in mind for next time. Nice places to eat and drink in Inverness, but I don't get to explore further than the Black Isle bar - owned by Black Isle brewery and produces its own beers. Up the east coast from Inverness to Thurso (Wick), you are on the NC500 route , but the road is good with few hold ups. Look out for the Riverside Cafe at Berriedale - v. good. On your way up the east coast branch off as there are some nice places such as Fortrose. Avoch and Cromarty. These are on the same road as Chanonry Point (dolphins). Orkney. The ferry from Scrabster to Stromness is about 1.5 hours. Visited Orkney last month for a week and it's a fabulous place - Kirkwall very affluent due to the visiting cruise ships. Lots of archaeology and historical sites. Hoy worth a visit, but we found a day trip (ferry) was not long enough to explore properly. Ullapool. Nice place and the place to eat, drink is the Ceilidh Place, although I haven't been there for a while. Ferry Boat Inn was my drinking hole, with spontaneous music and real ale. Just a short summary, but I still use "Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands" as a reference. You mention some great places there Kenny. I used to know the Western Highlands like the back of my hand, though regrettably we haven’t been up there for a good few years now. What with going to Uni in Glasgow, geology field trips all over, and a summer job in Killin, I got to love Scotland. Surprised you didn’t mention “the mad little road of Sutherland”. My personal favourite. An unique and primeval landscape north from Achiltibuie to Inverkirkaig, Lochinver, Stoer, Clashnessie. Magical. Suilven is a sight to behold. Then there’s Gairloch and Aultbea. Applecross and the bealach nam ba is a fantastic drive. I like the Torridon area as well, Diabaig is a great little spot. Plockton is another great village. The white sands of Morar and Arisaig are nice. Love the views to Eigg, Muck and Canna. Glenelg (a palindrome) is a great place, often overlooked. I read all the Gavin Maxwell books many years ago. There are so many places you mention and great climbs. I've done the Old Man of Stoer three times, although the swim across is not enjoyable. The last time I did Suilven, I kayaked down the Loch to the south and did it - a different way in. Bealach na Ba has also had a re-branding. For cyclists it is now called the Beach Beag Route and is the must do test for overweight accountants in lycra. Multitudes of 'em pushing their bikes up it trying to avoid the reversing motorhomes! Spent my honeymoon in Plockton and climbed at Diabeg. There are some fantastic places and many that will remain my secret! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2019 11:32:35 GMT 1
Seahouses Northumberland,best beaches in the UK.{can be a breezy though}you can walk on the sand all the way to Bamburgh to visit the castle,Trips to The Farnes to se the Puffins,Grace Darling's grave in Bamburgh churchyard and a trip by road to Holy Island.If the weather is good,best holiday you can have. I ran 115km or so to Seahouses in an Ultrarunning race at the weekend (alone...it was a “get as far away from Haltwhistle (Centre of GB) via your own route as the crow flys challenge)...finishing off with a trip out to Staple Island...I concur it’s a pretty stunning place, puffins were more incredible than I expected. Few piccys and a video here >> (first few pics are an 18 mile run from Seahouses (where I left my car) to the train station at Alnmouth the day before the race....puffins and seals etc if you scroll down... photos.app.goo.gl/yUnwpoEZfimBG1jeAHoliday - In summer off to Iceland (more puffins hopefully!) and then Santorini for a bit of sun. |
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Post by goodbet on Jun 4, 2019 11:40:36 GMT 1
Touring Scotland in August (midge peak season). Not quite the NC500 but bits of it. Staying in : Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, Wick, Kirkwall, Melvich, Ullapool, then on to Skye, Mull and OBAN (ish) before heading back South. Any must see recommendations ? Where is your local knowledge strongest? Firstly, the NC 500! I live on the route, but only 8 miles north of Inverness, so we don't see the worst of it. You will see teams of Bugattis, 20 motor home convoys, motor cyclists, cyclist groups - all going for it. As you can imagine, these groups and single track roads (with passing places) don't get on too well. Add into that the lack of accommodation on the route and few staff to facilitate the hotels, cafes and you have a problem. I have a friend that lives in Arrina (Applecross - worth a visit and instead of Applecross Inn, visit the restaurant in the walled garden) and whereas it used to take her only (!) 1.5 hours to get to the chemist in Gairloch, it now takes her 2.5. H.V. Morton has a lot to answer for! I think you have to take your time and follow your nose. Go exploring down C roads and immerse yourself in the places that many do not see. Too many want to rush round and do it as quick as possible and that includes the cyclists. I'm trying to imagine getting around a group of 20 cyclists on the single road around Loch Erribol! Stressful. Glasgow, my step daughter has just spent 5 years at Uni there and loves it. When visiting we have a great time, and it's an exciting city, but I don't know much about the city. Fort William used to be the place in the '80s and '90s, but it really became pretty poor for a while. Saying that I did visit 6 months ago and it seems to have pulled itself together a bit. Oban is much nicer and although Mull can be quite busy in summer, it's quite a nice excursion. I suppose from there you will be coming back up the A82 and heading off to Skye. Turn off this road (left) at Shiel Bridge and follow it to its end (20 odd miles). Nice Inn at Glen Elg with fantastic seafood and just further on (you'll probably need a OS map), you can take a track down to Sandaig Bay, which was Gavin Maxwell's Camusfearna (Ring of Bright Water). At the end of this road is Arnisdale, where you can look over to the most remote part of the British mainland - Knoydart. Retrace your route to Shiel Bridge. On your way over to Skye, below the Skye Bridge are some islands with houses on them. Gavin Maxwell lived his last days here. A much better way to get over to Skye is on the road that leads back to Shiel Bridge where a ferry goes over from Glen Elg. Look out for otters and sea eagles. Skye. Oh dear! What bad press it has had. I remember 30 years ago I was over there at least once a month and it felt like the back end of beyond. Not anymore. It's absolutely hooching with folk all year around. Tales of the supermarket in Portree running out of food and all the passing places crammed with motor homes. A couple of years ago the police warned people not to visit - the island was full! Again, explore off the beaten track and DEFINATELY sort your accommodation out beforehand. Nice places for walks away from the crowds who flock to the Cuillins (to climb these you'll need quite a bit of mountaineering experience, even for the easier peaks like Bruach na Frithe and Blaven). Just identify the out of the way places on the OS map. Plenty to see in Inverness, Culloden is worth a visit, where we trounced the savages for the last time on British soil, Fort George and Chanonry point where if you arrive a couple of hours before High tide, you should see dolphins with luck. I've also seen them from the Fort George walls. Morayshire and the Moray coast is a hidden gem that fewer tourists visit and might be worth bearing in mind for next time. Nice places to eat and drink in Inverness, but I don't get to explore further than the Black Isle bar - owned by Black Isle brewery and produces its own beers. Up the east coast from Inverness to Thurso (Wick), you are on the NC500 route , but the road is good with few hold ups. Look out for the Riverside Cafe at Berriedale - v. good. On your way up the east coast branch off as there are some nice places such as Fortrose. Avoch and Cromarty. These are on the same road as Chanonry Point (dolphins). Orkney. The ferry from Scrabster to Stromness is about 1.5 hours. Visited Orkney last month for a week and it's a fabulous place - Kirkwall very affluent due to the visiting cruise ships. Lots of archaeology and historical sites. Hoy worth a visit, but we found a day trip (ferry) was not long enough to explore properly. Ullapool. Nice place and the place to eat, drink is the Ceilidh Place, although I haven't been there for a while. Ferry Boat Inn was my drinking hole, with spontaneous music and real ale. Just a short summary, but I still use "Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands" as a reference. I would miss the east coast and continue up the west coast north of Ullapool. The roads get much quieter and the scenery is much better than the east. The towns and villagers are small and the choice of places to eat and stay can vary somewhat but I believe that it is worth it. If you go far enough north to Durness, you visit where John Lennon went on his holidays as a boy. Yoko Ono went up there and gave some money for a small park / garden in his name, apparently, he remembered it fondly. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2019 11:57:07 GMT 1
Touring Scotland in August (midge peak season). Not quite the NC500 but bits of it. Staying in : Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, Wick, Kirkwall, Melvich, Ullapool, then on to Skye, Mull and OBAN (ish) before heading back South. Any must see recommendations ? Where is your local knowledge strongest? Firstly, the NC 500! I live on the route, but only 8 miles north of Inverness, so we don't see the worst of it. You will see teams of Bugattis, 20 motor home convoys, motor cyclists, cyclist groups - all going for it. As you can imagine, these groups and single track roads (with passing places) don't get on too well. Add into that the lack of accommodation on the route and few staff to facilitate the hotels, cafes and you have a problem. I have a friend that lives in Arrina (Applecross - worth a visit and instead of Applecross Inn, visit the restaurant in the walled garden) and whereas it used to take her only (!) 1.5 hours to get to the chemist in Gairloch, it now takes her 2.5. H.V. Morton has a lot to answer for! I think you have to take your time and follow your nose. Go exploring down C roads and immerse yourself in the places that many do not see. Too many want to rush round and do it as quick as possible and that includes the cyclists. I'm trying to imagine getting around a group of 20 cyclists on the single road around Loch Erribol! Stressful. Glasgow, my step daughter has just spent 5 years at Uni there and loves it. When visiting we have a great time, and it's an exciting city, but I don't know much about the city. Fort William used to be the place in the '80s and '90s, but it really became pretty poor for a while. Saying that I did visit 6 months ago and it seems to have pulled itself together a bit. Oban is much nicer and although Mull can be quite busy in summer, it's quite a nice excursion. I suppose from there you will be coming back up the A82 and heading off to Skye. Turn off this road (left) at Shiel Bridge and follow it to its end (20 odd miles). Nice Inn at Glen Elg with fantastic seafood and just further on (you'll probably need a OS map), you can take a track down to Sandaig Bay, which was Gavin Maxwell's Camusfearna (Ring of Bright Water). At the end of this road is Arnisdale, where you can look over to the most remote part of the British mainland - Knoydart. Retrace your route to Shiel Bridge. On your way over to Skye, below the Skye Bridge are some islands with houses on them. Gavin Maxwell lived his last days here. A much better way to get over to Skye is on the road that leads back to Shiel Bridge where a ferry goes over from Glen Elg. Look out for otters and sea eagles. Skye. Oh dear! What bad press it has had. I remember 30 years ago I was over there at least once a month and it felt like the back end of beyond. Not anymore. It's absolutely hooching with folk all year around. Tales of the supermarket in Portree running out of food and all the passing places crammed with motor homes. A couple of years ago the police warned people not to visit - the island was full! Again, explore off the beaten track and DEFINATELY sort your accommodation out beforehand. Nice places for walks away from the crowds who flock to the Cuillins (to climb these you'll need quite a bit of mountaineering experience, even for the easier peaks like Bruach na Frithe and Blaven). Just identify the out of the way places on the OS map. Plenty to see in Inverness, Culloden is worth a visit, where we trounced the savages for the last time on British soil, Fort George and Chanonry point where if you arrive a couple of hours before High tide, you should see dolphins with luck. I've also seen them from the Fort George walls. Morayshire and the Moray coast is a hidden gem that fewer tourists visit and might be worth bearing in mind for next time. Nice places to eat and drink in Inverness, but I don't get to explore further than the Black Isle bar - owned by Black Isle brewery and produces its own beers. Up the east coast from Inverness to Thurso (Wick), you are on the NC500 route , but the road is good with few hold ups. Look out for the Riverside Cafe at Berriedale - v. good. On your way up the east coast branch off as there are some nice places such as Fortrose. Avoch and Cromarty. These are on the same road as Chanonry Point (dolphins). Orkney. The ferry from Scrabster to Stromness is about 1.5 hours. Visited Orkney last month for a week and it's a fabulous place - Kirkwall very affluent due to the visiting cruise ships. Lots of archaeology and historical sites. Hoy worth a visit, but we found a day trip (ferry) was not long enough to explore properly. Ullapool. Nice place and the place to eat, drink is the Ceilidh Place, although I haven't been there for a while. Ferry Boat Inn was my drinking hole, with spontaneous music and real ale. Just a short summary, but I still use "Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands" as a reference. I'd just add to that, that with Moray and Speyside being effectively the same thing, it's a haven for whisky-lovers. Heaving with distilleries, many of which provide tours and tastings - and of course the Malt Whisky Tour. |
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Post by kennyk2 on Jun 4, 2019 12:01:48 GMT 1
Firstly, the NC 500! I live on the route, but only 8 miles north of Inverness, so we don't see the worst of it. You will see teams of Bugattis, 20 motor home convoys, motor cyclists, cyclist groups - all going for it. As you can imagine, these groups and single track roads (with passing places) don't get on too well. Add into that the lack of accommodation on the route and few staff to facilitate the hotels, cafes and you have a problem. I have a friend that lives in Arrina (Applecross - worth a visit and instead of Applecross Inn, visit the restaurant in the walled garden) and whereas it used to take her only (!) 1.5 hours to get to the chemist in Gairloch, it now takes her 2.5. H.V. Morton has a lot to answer for! I think you have to take your time and follow your nose. Go exploring down C roads and immerse yourself in the places that many do not see. Too many want to rush round and do it as quick as possible and that includes the cyclists. I'm trying to imagine getting around a group of 20 cyclists on the single road around Loch Erribol! Stressful. Glasgow, my step daughter has just spent 5 years at Uni there and loves it. When visiting we have a great time, and it's an exciting city, but I don't know much about the city. Fort William used to be the place in the '80s and '90s, but it really became pretty poor for a while. Saying that I did visit 6 months ago and it seems to have pulled itself together a bit. Oban is much nicer and although Mull can be quite busy in summer, it's quite a nice excursion. I suppose from there you will be coming back up the A82 and heading off to Skye. Turn off this road (left) at Shiel Bridge and follow it to its end (20 odd miles). Nice Inn at Glen Elg with fantastic seafood and just further on (you'll probably need a OS map), you can take a track down to Sandaig Bay, which was Gavin Maxwell's Camusfearna (Ring of Bright Water). At the end of this road is Arnisdale, where you can look over to the most remote part of the British mainland - Knoydart. Retrace your route to Shiel Bridge. On your way over to Skye, below the Skye Bridge are some islands with houses on them. Gavin Maxwell lived his last days here. A much better way to get over to Skye is on the road that leads back to Shiel Bridge where a ferry goes over from Glen Elg. Look out for otters and sea eagles. Skye. Oh dear! What bad press it has had. I remember 30 years ago I was over there at least once a month and it felt like the back end of beyond. Not anymore. It's absolutely hooching with folk all year around. Tales of the supermarket in Portree running out of food and all the passing places crammed with motor homes. A couple of years ago the police warned people not to visit - the island was full! Again, explore off the beaten track and DEFINATELY sort your accommodation out beforehand. Nice places for walks away from the crowds who flock to the Cuillins (to climb these you'll need quite a bit of mountaineering experience, even for the easier peaks like Bruach na Frithe and Blaven). Just identify the out of the way places on the OS map. Plenty to see in Inverness, Culloden is worth a visit, where we trounced the savages for the last time on British soil, Fort George and Chanonry point where if you arrive a couple of hours before High tide, you should see dolphins with luck. I've also seen them from the Fort George walls. Morayshire and the Moray coast is a hidden gem that fewer tourists visit and might be worth bearing in mind for next time. Nice places to eat and drink in Inverness, but I don't get to explore further than the Black Isle bar - owned by Black Isle brewery and produces its own beers. Up the east coast from Inverness to Thurso (Wick), you are on the NC500 route , but the road is good with few hold ups. Look out for the Riverside Cafe at Berriedale - v. good. On your way up the east coast branch off as there are some nice places such as Fortrose. Avoch and Cromarty. These are on the same road as Chanonry Point (dolphins). Orkney. The ferry from Scrabster to Stromness is about 1.5 hours. Visited Orkney last month for a week and it's a fabulous place - Kirkwall very affluent due to the visiting cruise ships. Lots of archaeology and historical sites. Hoy worth a visit, but we found a day trip (ferry) was not long enough to explore properly. Ullapool. Nice place and the place to eat, drink is the Ceilidh Place, although I haven't been there for a while. Ferry Boat Inn was my drinking hole, with spontaneous music and real ale. Just a short summary, but I still use "Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands" as a reference. I'd just add to that, that with Moray and Speyside being effectively the same thing, it's a haven for whisky-lovers. Heaving with distilleries, many of which provide tours and tastings - and of course the Malt Whisky Tour. As I said, Morayshire is a hidden gem, esp if you like whisky. |
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Post by rastrick32 on Jun 4, 2019 12:49:22 GMT 1
Good to see a thread by that beautiful longdistancerunner bumped. My God, he was gorgeous, funny and knowledgeable. Much missed.
Anyway, Ireland.
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Post by Stewpot on Jun 4, 2019 13:51:15 GMT 1
Good to see a thread by that beautiful longdistancerunner bumped. My God, he was gorgeous, funny and knowledgeable. Much missed. Anyway, Ireland. He was a Rastrick lad as well wasn't he?  |
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Post by Stewpot on Jun 4, 2019 13:53:42 GMT 1
Driving down to Portugal hopefully. Can't leave till I complete a property sale, and sign the paperwork. Dragging on a bit!
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Post by Solihull Terrier on Jun 4, 2019 14:18:24 GMT 1
Going to the Amalfi coast with a couple of friends. Flying from Berlin to Naples, then staying for 3 nights on Ischia. Taking the boat from Ischia to Sorrento and making our away to Amalfi where we’re staying for 5 nights on a hillside lemon grove about 20 minutes walk from town. We’ll later move around the headland to Atrani, for a couple of hotel nights. Finishing the holiday with a two night stint in Naples. Any recommendations appreciated! We did a very similar thing last year and loved it! I'd highly recommend a visit to the small island of Procida which sits between Ischia and Naples, beautiful and a bit of a hidden gem. You can't go wrong in that part of the world, though the little coast roads do get busy around Amalfi. Positano is busier than the other towns but certainly worth a wander around. |
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Post by Solihull Terrier on Jun 4, 2019 14:19:53 GMT 1
Norwegian fjords for me. Flaam, Stavanger, Olden and Bergen. Looks stunning and not too hot either.
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Post by captainblack on Jun 4, 2019 14:34:28 GMT 1
I have just had a few days away with my daughter in
Whitby , Its just great and only a couple of hours
away. Did a day trip to Hornsea a few weeks ago
and will be going to York races in a couple of weeks.
Beverley races in the bank holiday weekend in August
is a possibility too. I hate flying so not going too
far , although I did treat my daughter for her birthday
with a trip to Amsterdam (by train)last year.
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Post by conman on Jun 4, 2019 14:46:54 GMT 1
I have just had a few days away with my daughter in Whitby , Its just great and only a couple of hours away. Did a day trip to Hornsea a few weeks ago and will be going to York races in a couple of weeks. Beverley races in the bank holiday weekend in August is a possibility too. I hate flying so not going too far , although I did treat my daughter for her birthday with a trip to Amsterdam (by train)last year. Just had a couple of days in Whitby, lovely place. Celebrated my birthday in Amsterdam earlier in the year, oh and we're off to York races in a few weeks.. |
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Post by townatheart on Jun 4, 2019 14:55:22 GMT 1
Seahouses Northumberland,best beaches in the UK.{can be a breezy though}you can walk on the sand all the way to Bamburgh to visit the castle,Trips to The Farnes to se the Puffins,Grace Darling's grave in Bamburgh churchyard and a trip by road to Holy Island.If the weather is good,best holiday you can have. Went to Northumberland last year, staying near Ainwick which was enjoyable. Agree on Seahouses, and particularly enjoyed Holy Island. |
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