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Summer Run Recommendations

Post by Ron » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:28 am

I thought this might be a useful thread to encourage Loti driving for when the sun shines this summer :drive

Fort William to Mallaig (West Coasters)
Dalwhinnie to Mallaig (East Coasters get an extra 40 miles of quiet twisties)

This is a great, quiet road with stunning scenery and beaches. There were roadworks on many parts of this road for a few years but this has been completed and the result is great. Lots of sweeping 3rd/4th/5th gear bends and a smooth road surface with plenty overtaking opportunities. You can go up and back the same way or take a ferry from Mallaig to Skye for the long way back.

Be sure to take the coastal road from Arisaig to Morar and stop at Camusdarach beach. Amazing white sand and clear water.

My recommended refreshment stops are:

Glenfinnan House Hotel, Glenfinnan
Coffee Shop, Arisaig
Clachan Inn, Mallaig

I normally wild camp but have also stayed at the Glenfinnan House Hotel (£££) and the West Highland Hotel in Mallaig (££) and would recommend both.

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Re: Summer Run Recommendations

Post by graeme » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:10 am

If you go to Mallaig, don't just turn round and head back. Get the ferry over to Skye (cheap as chips). The road from the Ferry up to civilisation is stonking!!! Then you can come back over the bridge.
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Re: Summer Run Recommendations

Post by r055 » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:27 am

graeme wrote:If you go to Mallaig, don't just turn round and head back. Get the ferry over to Skye (cheap as chips). The road from the Ferry up to civilisation is stonking!!! Then you can come back over the bridge.
tis nice indeed... :thumbsup
However, I done it in a Diesel Vectra last year :roll:
Can't remember the ferry being cheap as chips though! :?
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Re: Summer Run Recommendations

Post by Ron » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:23 pm

Aye, not all that cheap i'm afraid. 1 car and 2 people is £27 8)
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Re: Summer Run Recommendations

Post by graeme » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:36 pm

Ron wrote:Aye, not all that cheap i'm afraid. 1 car and 2 people is £27 8)

Nooo... I'm sure it was nothing like that a couple of years back. Or maybe my memory is failing... Either way, just think of it as a 'ring stylee toll road. :D
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Re: Summer Run Recommendations

Post by r055 » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:51 pm

The road we took from Gairloch to Ullapool 2 weeks ago was stunning - long sweeping elevated coastal bends, plenty of visibility and quiet. Will be back!

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Re: Summer Run Recommendations

Post by Ron » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:56 pm

Top photo :thumbsup
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Re: Summer Run Recommendations

Post by Doc883 » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:52 pm

That photo is pretty cool, should make the calendar 8)
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Post by Mr Momo » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:02 pm

Looks like that's near Dundonnel - Great roads, great condition :thumbsup
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Re: Summer Run Recommendations

Post by Sanjøy » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:59 pm

Fun is tagging all the ski centres in one day :)
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