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Hubby and I are planning a trip up to the Highlands. Leaving on Saturday for a week. Planning is still underway with actual route not finalised yet. Ordered a big route map which should have arrived yesterday, but of course it is MIA
So tonight I will be trying to use a mix of an A-Z map book, old routes on my sat nav we have done before and google maps
Managed to sort out accomodation for the week. Staying in Blairgowrie on the way up and then three nights with friends in Brora, then onwards to Strathcarron area then Inverness and finally Selkirk on the way back down.
As part of prep I had to get my bike run in, so did 600 miles over two weekends. Dropped her off for a service this morning and took a Speed Twin as a loan bike. Quite impressed with it. One day when I grow up and no longer want a hooligan bike, I might consider one of these.

 

Enjoy your trip @Streetgirl675 lots to see and hopefully do, take care and let's see some pic's

 

You will love it!
i (we) went anti-clockwise and glad we did. The road from tongue onwards was amazing but the bit to john o groats was a bit so-so!
It's a brilliant trip!
Enjoy!!!
Lots of exclamation marks !!!!

 

No idea - something people keep telling me I need to do

 

Yup. I might even bore you all with daily updates and photos

 

Don’t forget your waterproofs
Have a great trip, it’s a wonderful ride up there. Some fabulous scenery.

 

@Ducatitotriumph we have done it both directions before and I agree - the bit to JOG from probably helmsdale onwards is naf. We will probably cut the corner. There is a beautiful route past some lochs we did last time, if I can find it on the map
Both times we have done it before it has chucked it down most of the time. Hoping for better weather this time -I’d actually like to see the view at Applecross this time

 

Waterproofs are a must have

 

It was dry in Selkirk this morning when I rode through but you had better be quick!

 

Safe ride and enjoy!

 

As well as the waterproofs take plenty of mossie repellent

 

Don’t listen to them
They’re lying

 

I hope you and your hubby have a fantastic time! Stay safe, have fun, and please post some trip pics and stories for your forum family, streetgirl.

 

Someone on the telly (or was it on the radio?) the other day said that 'growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional'. Couldn't agree more.

 

Staying in Selkirk on the way back down

 

I will do SandiT

 

A friend and I did Scotland last year and thoroughly enjoyed it, despite the Highland weather. We took a week from 'Hull and back'. Here's the Scottish part with our nightly stops marked. Enjoy your trip!

 

Good luck with the trip. Keep us updated on your progress

 

Thanks for the map @Riggers - but you have missed out probably the best bits down the west coast You must do Ullapool, Torridon, Sheildaig, Applecross And rest of Wester Rosss etc. Spectacular views and riding. Now you have an excuse to do it again!

 

https://www.adventurebikerider.com/uk-tours-ride-this-epic-three-day-motorcycle-route-in-scotland/

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