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NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days PHOTOS

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:07 am
by paulgs1000
That's from Newcastle upon Tyne - there and back. Having done the NC500 before over a leisurely 5 days, Steph and I are returning with a Forum group leaving today. Is it possible to enjoy the roads AND the views in a shorter visit?
Paulgs1000, Cherrym, Chezsherman, PorthoZ4 and AlienZed are heading out this morning to complete most (but not all) of the NC500.
Zed's all cleaned and prepped, maps and sat nav ready, meetings completed with all others involved AND the weather looks to be on side . . . we shall see. :D :driving: :thumbsup:

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 1:17 pm
by srhutch
I would love to do it again. the 1,200 miles need to get there and back though are not so much fun.

Are you staying at the same places, except the last hotel?

Enjoy and I hope the weather is as good :thumbsup:

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 1:34 pm
by Marlon
Sounds great Paul - I'm looking forward to your report and pics :driving:

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 5:27 pm
by metal licker
Hope you have a great time folks :thumbsup:

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 5:31 pm
by AlfaScozzesi
Have a great time Paul and let me know if you pass my way :thumbsup:

Not sure how far you are going straight up before heading to the coast. You may even be past me already ? :D

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 8:08 pm
by paulgs1000
In Fort William for the night after 291 miles.
The biggest problem is the weather! Brilliant blue sky and harsh sunlight! How are we going to cope?! Took lots of photos but all on my camera. It's like driving in the Mediterranean - blue skies and blue water - amazing.
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NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:03 pm
by MefiEcosse
paulgs1000 wrote:In Fort William for the night after 291 miles.
The biggest problem is the weather! Brilliant blue sky and harsh sunlight! How are we going to cope?! Took lots of photos but all on my camera. It's like driving in the Mediterranean - blue skies and blue water - amazing.20160509_175847.jpg
Certainly better than the drizzly day we had there on Saturday!
Enjoy you're trip! :driving: :thumbsup:

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:10 pm
by AlfaScozzesi
paulgs1000 wrote:In Fort William for the night after 291 miles.
The biggest problem is the weather! Brilliant blue sky and harsh sunlight! How are we going to cope?! Took lots of photos but all on my camera. It's like driving in the Mediterranean - blue skies and blue water - amazing.20160509_175847.jpg

Had a high of 32 degrees here today I am told. You have got great weather for this and have timed it beautifully. :thumbsup:

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:16 pm
by Swiftly
Very envious to say the least Paul. Hope you guys enjoy your trip which has been perfectly timed to coincide with some great weather. :driving: :thumbsup:

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 11:25 pm
by craig3.2
MefiEcosse wrote:
paulgs1000 wrote:In Fort William for the night after 291 miles.
The biggest problem is the weather! Brilliant blue sky and harsh sunlight! How are we going to cope?! Took lots of photos but all on my camera. It's like driving in the Mediterranean - blue skies and blue water - amazing.20160509_175847.jpg
Certainly better than the drizzly day we had there on Saturday!
Enjoy you're trip! :driving: :thumbsup:
Weather wasn't too bad on Saturday ,not as warm as today but happy we had it dry enough to have the roofs down all day practically,been a scorcher today though.

I take it you are no longer organising northern runs,Paul??
Have fun in Scotland,and enjy the sunshine.....we missed you by 48hours :driving:

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 5:46 am
by AlienZed
A great days driving ideal weather 24-25 deg, blue sky , great roads and scenery, looking forward to today an a visit to Applecross,
A few random pics,

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 5:49 am
by AlienZed
A couple or three more

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 5:56 am
by AlienZed
Bin up since 5am , can we go yet,
View from our bedroom ,

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 6:16 am
by AlienZed
Morni overt loch,an swimbo , thinkin wtf am I doing

NC500 - possible to be enjoyed in 4 days?

Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 7:00 am
by TR4man
Just the thing to read as I'm having breakfast before going off to work!

Great photos and you seem to be lucky with the weather.

Could you (or someone) kindly mind explaining the route? Maybe on Google Maps? I've heard quite a lot about the NC500 but I'm not sure what the route is.