Highland Tour 6 - This Time its Personal - 13-15th Sept 2014

[Alex from NM]

Can't say this is isn't enough advanced warning!

I have got some ideas about this using part of Duncans recommended route up Braemar and Lecht but if anyone has any recommendations go for it.

I'm thinking of THIS for Day 1

And THIS for Day 2

Any thoughts, opinions or further suggestions?

This gives us a night in Ullapool which we haven't used for a while, and then a night in Portree on Skye which we haven't used before.

First night is in Saturday 13^th September in Ullapool.

Recommended hotels are; The Royal Hotel (http://ullapoolhotel.co.uk/) and the Caledonian Hotel (http://www.bespokehotels.com/caledonianhotel) . There are many, many top notch bed and breakfasts. There is a campsite for the more adventurous, but the old heads amongst us can tell you why this might not be a good idea!

Update from @Lady R

"As a local to Ullapool i wouldn't necessarily recommend the Caley, it can be a hit or a miss and is mainly used by bus tours and the like. Would recommend the Arch Inn (01854 612454) Ladysmith guest house or Riverside guest house which is just at the top of the street, family run small hotel. If you're looking for a bit of posh the Ceilidh Place offers more expensive rooms plus it has the bunk house which is very basic but offers somewhere to get your head down at a lower price"


Second night is on Sunday 14^th September in Portree.

Recommended hotels are; Marmalade (http://www.marmaladehotels.com/), Cuillin Hills (http://www.cuillinhills-hotel-skye.co.uk/) – very expensive mind , and the Royal Hotel (http://www.royal-hotel-skye.com/). Bosville Hotel is also worth a look (http://www.bosvillehotel.co.uk/)

Cheaper options as always are the many bed and breakfasts in the area, and the Caledonian Hotel (http://www.accommodation-portree.co.uk/) which makes for a great night out, and the Isles Inn (http://www.accommodationskye.co.uk/). Also within the town centre are the Tongadale and Portree Hotels. They are not the best places but may have cheaper rooms.

On the Monday I would recommend a run down the island to catch the ferry back from Armadale to Mallaig. Its best if these tickets are booked in advance at calmac (http://www.calmac.co.uk/)

The Runners

Pilot	Boss	Ullapool	Portree	Ferry
Alex	Gill	Royal	Mummies
Brian	Christina	Royal	Royal
William	Megan	Royal	Royal
Stewart		Royal	Marmalade
Stephen	Alison	Royal	Royal	1pm ferry
Neil		Royal	Marmalade
Ali	Laura	Royal	Marmalade
Alasdair		Royal	Marmalade
MX - 2	Ali's "Friend"	Royal	Marmalade
Duncan	Helen	Royal	Royal
Lady R		possible
Mom	Dad	Royal	Royal	1pm ferry
Crombers	Karen	Arch Inn	No. 5
StoneyJessica	Christine	Royal	Royal
mnp1962		possible
d.oxley72		possible
Jonnie		possible
Linz		Mauritius	Mauritius

[Mon the fish]

If you're doing the A93, leave Blairgowrie at 6am or so, when the road is nice and quiet - catch it at it's best.

I may be up for this, but won't know until March once the Euro 2016 qualifying fixtures have been announced

[weefossy]

We're in.

[Alex from NM]

If you're doing the A93, leave Blairgowrie at 6am or so, when the road is nice and quiet - catch it at it's best.

I may be up for this, but won't know until March once the Euro 2016 qualifying fixtures have been announced

no worries. We had a miserable time on the way to Fort William last week so I'm looking at trying different variations as a means to an end. I don't think my wits can cope with 40mph through Glencoe any more

We're in.

Of course

[Crombers]

In

Brilliant routes sir

[Neil - TXJ]

Day 1 route to Nairn is the reverse of the route I did coming home - good roads and views



If the dates work count me in - fingers crossed I still have a mini!

PS - Alex, have you had chance to get any of Gills photos uploaded?

[Alex from NM]

the photo's are on my things to do list today

[Stewart]

As always, interesting Applecross backwards

[Duncan Stewart]

Count us in Route looks great

[Mini Ecosse]

As long as date does not clash with anything else please count us in. Gutted we missed this years but daughters wedding took precedence!