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Post by B21 » Fri Oct 15, 2021 9:20 pm

So, following on from the NC500, for those who want to sample a more representative set of road conditions and taking on some of the suggestions from the Grand Tour and others here is a different take on the northern most roads in Scotland.

Avoiding as much as possible the tourist NC500, this 600 miles 3 day event explores almost all the roads that form the road network inside the NC500 route.

In comparison to the NC500 route the traffic is almost non existent and so provides a great opportunity for some uncluttered sight seeing and roadwork.

Day 1 is Elgin to Thurso via the most North Westerly pount
Day 2 takes a large 200 mile orbit to and from Thurso
Day 3 takes another North Westerly track on yet more different roads to Inverness

Hotels in 2022 are a big logistical nightmare. To help overcome this, the route is based around the ubiquitous Premier Inns

For folks travelling to /from the south there are the options of various routes to / from the end points.

The trip for logistics reasons is limited to a maximum of 8 cars.
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There's a WhatsApp group setup to discuss operational details.

4 hotel double rooms have been booked..allocated on a first come first served basis.
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Post by B21 » Fri Oct 15, 2021 9:22 pm

Provisonal expressions of interest:

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Post by B21 » Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:26 pm

A few newcomers asked that we bump the various runs coming up in 2022...
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Post by martinrpalmer » Mon Mar 21, 2022 5:59 pm

Hi Peter, interested but as it's the last weekend of the school holidays here I can't commit.

Just a comment on the route we drove the road on day two through Altnachaillaich a few years ago in a Renault Master van. We then put it on our list of roads not to do again, in our campervan.

For the E85s a supply of rear springs may be necessary 🙄😬😅

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Post by B21 » Mon Mar 21, 2022 6:06 pm

martinrpalmer wrote: Mon Mar 21, 2022 5:59 pm Hi Peter, interested but as it's the last weekend of the school holidays here I can't commit.

Just a comment on the route we drove the road on day two through Altnachaillaich a few years ago in a Renault Master van. We then put it on our list of roads not to do again, in our campervan.

For the E85s a supply of rear springs may be necessary 🙄😬😅
No worries, we'll look at it in May when I'm up there on another run.. :tumbleweed: :driving: :thumbsup:

They do seem to have been doing quite a bit of work based on last years trip and the one two years earlier..
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Post by B21 » Wed Jul 06, 2022 6:14 pm

A reminder on this trip..we’ve booked a series of Premier Inn hotels to cover the 3 days at an average of about £100 a night

A fresh view of the Highlands with some of the most interesting roads on and off the NC500
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Post by martinrpalmer » Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:02 pm

Still don't know if I will be able to make it but could I be added to the WhatsApp group, please?

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Post by B21 » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:46 pm

martinrpalmer wrote: Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:02 pm Still don't know if I will be able to make it but could I be added to the WhatsApp group, please?
Hi Martin, no worries..will add you shortly.. :thumbsup:
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Post by stevespg » Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:56 pm

Peter.
Can you add me to the attendees please.
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Post by B21 » Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:15 pm

stevespg wrote: Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:56 pm Peter.
Can you add me to the attendees please.
Steve..ok no problem, I’ve allocated the final room to you… :thumbsup:
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Post by B21 » Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:19 pm

Confirmed

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All 4 prebooked rooms allocated

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Post by B21 » Thu Jul 14, 2022 10:17 pm

martinrpalmer wrote: Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:02 pm Still don't know if I will be able to make it but could I be added to the WhatsApp group, please?
Martin, I assume you are no longer in in this now?
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Post by B21 » Sun Aug 07, 2022 5:02 pm

Final routes all baked..here's the day by day trips and all the roads we cover in 3 days.. :tumbleweed:

Track conditiions look good, not too hot..hopefully some rain.. :thumbsup:
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Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:33 am

Washed, waxed, hoovered and fuelled ready for the Highlands tomorrow :driving: :thumbsup:

Super down to £1.64 a litre here today so even better :D
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    Post by earthdweller » Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:05 am

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