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Post by jamesditchy » Tue May 15, 2018 9:03 pm

Early start today for our much anticipated trip up to the highlands to complete the North Coast 500. Set off from Liverpool at 4am for the long drive North.


Couple of photo stops then breakfast in fort William. Tuesday morning traffic was kind to us and we enjoyed some near empty roads. The scenery is jaw dropping and even the overcast weather didn't spoil the first section of the trip. Early start tomoro for our 1st leg of the NC around to ullapool.

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Post by patriot66 » Tue May 15, 2018 9:38 pm

Very nice Jay :thumbsup: You driving all the way round the NC500 with that huge Saltire sticking out of your car though ? :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by Nictrix » Tue May 15, 2018 10:14 pm

You have picked a good week to do this, its meant to be great for the rest of the week through till Monday
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Post by Vegas » Tue May 15, 2018 10:16 pm

Im very envious. Certainly a trip that I want to do in the Z. Looks like you have picked a great week weather wise (fingers crossed pal) :D
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Post by srhutch » Tue May 15, 2018 10:18 pm

Did the NC500 two years ago. Would like to say the scenery was great, but missed most of it :driving:

I managed 2000 miles in 5 days, so yes 3 times as many miles to get there and back :lol:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue May 15, 2018 10:29 pm

I'm feeling jealous!

Did a Scottish tour back in May 2008 with Mrs Tidy in my 123d. :oops:

Went up the East coast and came back down the West, and even though we didn't go further North than Inverness it was a great trip. (That was an essential, given that my Dad was born in Muir of Ord). :)

Just realised that was a decade ago. :o I'm feeling the need to head North again!

Have a great trip OP. :thumbsup:
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Post by buzyg » Wed May 16, 2018 12:49 am

Have a great trip and keep posting those cracking views. :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by jamesditchy » Wed May 16, 2018 6:46 am

patriot66 wrote: ↑Tue May 15, 2018 9:38 pm Very nice Jay :thumbsup: You driving all the way round the NC500 with that huge Saltire sticking out of your car though ? :rofl: :rofl:
I'm going to move it to the Ariel before I leave. Thank God for the whippy :rofl:
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Post by Ewazix » Wed May 16, 2018 6:52 am

The NC500 has great, great scenery and fantastic roads, we added a day to visit the Isle of Skye when we did it last year which was worthwhile. Enjoy.
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Post by maxman » Wed May 16, 2018 9:15 am

You must have been flying to cover that distance in time for breakfast. :thumbsup:
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Post by earthdweller » Wed May 16, 2018 5:50 pm

patriot66 wrote: ↑Tue May 15, 2018 9:38 pm Very nice Jay :thumbsup: You driving all the way round the NC500 with that huge Saltire sticking out of your car though ? :rofl: :rofl:
I think he’s under the misguided idea that if he fly’s the Saltire then the pesky midges that only eat Englishmen will leave him alone :rofl: :rofl: :driving:
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Post by earthdweller » Wed May 16, 2018 5:52 pm

Great pics Jay

Have a fantastic trip :thumbsup:
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Post by jamesditchy » Wed May 16, 2018 6:30 pm

Beautiful morning in the highlands today. Started out at inverness castle for the 1st of 3 days on the route, out towards applecross.

Weather, roads, traffic, scenery, couldn't fault a thing. Just over 200 miles of 2 way and single track roads mostly in excellent condition.

Nice lunch stop at Gairloch before ending in Ullapool for the night.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed May 16, 2018 6:59 pm

Looking good Jay! Very envious..

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Post by buzyg » Thu May 17, 2018 12:42 am

Picked the perfect week for it. 8) :driving: :thumbsup:
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