fairb
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Went around Scotland the week after the Scottish bash (work commitments meant I had to go then). I usually go off for a sabatical tour around Scotland sometime during the year and although I've had the odd days of rain the weather has been OK. Got hammered this year especially on Skye (Tuesday 9th I believe it was). The rain was bad enough but the wind was really bad. Got blown all over the place from Broadford to Portree. Did ~3000 miles over 9 days and mostly enjoyed it. The western highlands are great in the sun but they can be a bit rough when the weather turns bad.
Applecross, not for learners it seems. I couldn't see a thing at the top as I was in a cloud. I rode over Hardknott pass twice on the way up and I reckon that's more of a challenge than Applecross. I guess the view is the thing with Applecross so I'll have to go back.
Syke the day after the 'big blow'.
The wife's cousin runs a B&B at John O'Groats (Mother in Law is from around Wick way). Shame she wasn't there, the hotel I stayed at there was a bit run down. I didn't book ahead and it was getting late. Last year I went in June and there was lots of daylight.
Applecross, not for learners it seems. I couldn't see a thing at the top as I was in a cloud. I rode over Hardknott pass twice on the way up and I reckon that's more of a challenge than Applecross. I guess the view is the thing with Applecross so I'll have to go back.
Syke the day after the 'big blow'.
The wife's cousin runs a B&B at John O'Groats (Mother in Law is from around Wick way). Shame she wasn't there, the hotel I stayed at there was a bit run down. I didn't book ahead and it was getting late. Last year I went in June and there was lots of daylight.