Skye

[jvaughan]

Probably some of the best roads I have ever ridden.

definatly not car friendly, or sports bikes come to that... a land the AT was built for.

The pass we took over the mountaint o the ferry was awsome. the TKC80's even cope well with the odd bit of gravel

[icenian]

Probably some of the best roads I have ever ridden.

definatly not car friendly, or sports bikes come to that... a land the AT was built for.

The pass we took over the mountaint o the ferry was awsome. the TKC80's even cope well with the odd bit of gravel

Hey, you guys made it to the Glenelg ferry? For those who don't know it, this the way to get to Skye, s*d the bridge! Down Glen Shiel and turn left at Shiel Bridge (the head of the loch; ferry is signed). Stop near the top of the pass and look back for the classic Five Sisters of Kintail view. Pub in Glenelg is excellent, and the brochs a few miles down the road at Eilanreach are worth a look. If it's near sunset go a little further to the point above Sandaig (Ring of Bright Water), the view of the sunset over the Cuillins is superb.

Glad the ferry's still running. It's been up for sale, and I never heard if they got a buyer. Legend has it that it's actually an old WW2 landing craft, but I have no idea if that's true. It has a platform on top that's just big enough for 4 cars, and which gets spun round (by hand!!!) so you can roll on/roll off.

[Yeti]

Did the same in the summer 2 up and fully loaded on the TA.
Like ya say, its a great road,great views and a great way to go. I might pitch for the longer ferry next time as in good weather it would be a fantastic crossing.
No more tolls on the bridge!! so on and off as much as you like.
We stopped in a B&B just behind the white heather hotel in Kyleakin.
Watched otters and seals whilst eating a full english!!
Don't underestimate the lenght of time it takes to get from one end to the other.(lots of coaches and bimblers)
Fantastic roads and view though!

[xrv_jim]

I might pitch for the longer ferry next time as in good weather it would be a fantastic crossing.

IanS, Fewtrees and I did the Armadale-Mallaig ferry on our way south this summer - fantastic views but then the weather was great!

[piguglyshandydrinker]

Road to (or from) Mallaig is the tops :lol:

Phil

[xrv_jim]

Road to (or from) Mallaig is the tops :lol:

Phil

Yeah, so I've heard, but we only rode 5 miles of it before turning south to Salen and Ardnamurchan...then the ferry onto Mull, a quick ride to Craignure...and the ferry again to Oban. I should buy shares in CalMac!

[Darkenbad]

Top of the Coe.

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1583

[xrv_jim]

Top of the Coe.

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=839

This could be the same lay-by or just a bit further on!

[Darkenbad]

Think your right Jim; took these at the same time.

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1585

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1584




PK

[boris]

Amazing. Not only have I just found this forum, this being my first post, but I was also in the very same lay-by yesterday. Check out the bush and squint marker on the right hand side of the road.
Weather was a bit poorer in October though.

http://www.xrv.org.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8395

[Robster]

Welcome Boris!

Glad to have another Vara owner on board!

Awesome roads up that way, I keep intending on going and riding them all. I'm from Edinburgh originally but have never lived up there while I've had a proper bike. Spent a lot of time up round Mallaig and Arisaig windsurfing as a kid...fantastic place.

Bit of a tour in the offing methinks.

[Wee Jack]

Yeah, so I've heard, but we only rode 5 miles of it before turning south to Salen and Ardnamurchan...then the ferry onto Mull, a quick ride to Craignure...and the ferry again to Oban. I should buy shares in CalMac


Spare a thought for poor Wee Jack , who has to commute with with Transalp using Cal-Mac every day. And you think YOU should buy shares!!. I spend about £1700 a year on ferry fares !!.

As we say on the islands "We live by the grace of god and David Macbrayne " I'm not in the least religious BTW - it's just one of those strange sayings !!!

[billy.fish]

Heading up to Scotland for two weeks Over easter, Skye is one of the places i've wanted to visit for years.

Long trip from R.O.I but get to see some family and get some riding in!

[Mervinh]

Been to Skye, Mallaig, Oban, Kinlochbervie, Uig etc with the truck many times. would love to get up there with the bike, the road from Bonar bridge too Kinlochbervie, is great 30/40 odd miles of single track with passing places over the top of the mountains,bit like the moon scape in places nothing much grows, been improved a bit from laxford bridge now, how about the A9 towards the top of scotland, That Skye bridge used to be £26.50 each way with the truck a few years back wheni was going across it, no wonder the farmers used to walk animals across it to meet trucks on the other side, I remember going down into Glencoe one clear moonlit winter night and the snow was patchy in the hills, the effect was fantastic,
Stirling to Oban is a very scenis drive and good alternative to the loch lomond road
merv

[chronyx]

If it's near sunset go a little further to the point above Sandaig (Ring of Bright Water), the view of the sunset over the Cuillins is superb.


I was told the exact same thing while I was there I think - is it near the youth hostel? I couldn't find it though. :(

Some nice photos considering the drizzle though!

http://www.wheaton.me.uk/gallery/albums/jogle/CIMG0584.JPG

[billy.fish]

Road to (or from) Mallaig is the tops :lol:

Phil


Drove that last week when i was there. One of the best pieces of road i ahve ever drove. So good!:blob:

[pipeman]

just love up there,,,,,,;)

[Pussyhorse]

A few weeks ago I did a nadgery wee single track on Skye that went like a roller coaster. 15 mph was pushing it at some points. Didn't help that it was pissing down though.

Barking little loop of a road. On the southern tip from Kilbeg towards Tarskavaig, then Ord and back onto the main drag again.

Deffo not one for a sports bike.

[Oxbone]

I did the entire island on a Beemer R100RS with drop bars 2 up + luggage at times..... great fun.... did spend the following week in hospital tho...

[Chad]

oooooh this is really getting me going for the haggis run next month:D :D :D :D

[Xander]

ho hum... wish i was doing that tooo....

[Dirty Mac]

Hey, you guys made it to the Glenelg ferry? For those who don't know it, this the way to get to Skye, s*d the bridge! Down Glen Shiel and turn left at Shiel Bridge (the head of the loch; ferry is signed). Stop near the top of the pass and look back for the classic Five Sisters of Kintail view. Pub in Glenelg is excellent, and the brochs a few miles down the road at Eilanreach are worth a look. If it's near sunset go a little further to the point above Sandaig (Ring of Bright Water), the view of the sunset over the Cuillins is superb.

Glad the ferry's still running. It's been up for sale, and I never heard if they got a buyer. Legend has it that it's actually an old WW2 landing craft, but I have no idea if that's true. It has a platform on top that's just big enough for 4 cars, and which gets spun round (by hand!!!) so you can roll on/roll off.


Hi all, I have to agree. This is a great route, the first view point, towards the top of the pass, above Ratagan, is superb. Once in Glenelg, continue on to Arnisdale and Corran, you wiil pass the view point that is mentioned above, this offers fine views across the Sound of Sleat to Knoydart and the South of Skye, including the Cuillins, another great view point, but having got this close it would be a shame to miss the Arnisdale road, and the view into Loch Hourn from the top of the hill.
Once on the way to the ferry, if riding an off road style bike try taking the dirt road to Ardintoul, turn right onto the wide unmade track nr Benera farm. This a super quiet track down to the half dozen houses at Ardintoul, worth doing just for the hell of it, with a good view along Loch Ash to Dornie.

[Dirty Mac]

A few weeks ago I did a nadgery wee single track on Skye that went like a roller coaster. 15 mph was pushing it at some points. Didn't help that it was pissing down though.

Barking little loop of a road. On the southern tip from Kilbeg towards Tarskavaig, then Ord and back onto the main drag again.

Deffo not one for a sports bike.


I know this road too. It is mad. 1st and second gear tarmac? crazy!
The beach at Ord is a lovely spot to rest the nerves and stretch the legs. Beautiful place.

Try taking the B8083 from Broadford to Elgol, this road goes through Torrin and offers some truly excellent views of the Cuillin Hills. I suggest heading to Elgol in the mornings, when the sun (Sun? Highlands? It does happen!) is shining on the hills and they are not in shadow. the road around Torrin and Loch Slapin is wonderful, there is a fine cafe just on the exit of Torrin and a fine cafe in Elgol that serves some of the finest hot chocolate I've ever tasted, coffee is good too. And the views are excellent.

You may have gathered by now...I love this place.

[Oxbone]

did this route many years ago.. also took the road up through Uig bay and on to Portree.... stunning..

[The Mountie]

Did the same in the summer 2 up and fully loaded on the TA.
Like ya say, its a great road,great views and a great way to go. I might pitch for the longer ferry next time as in good weather it would be a fantastic crossing.
No more tolls on the bridge!! so on and off as much as you like.
We stopped in a B&B just behind the white heather hotel in Kyleakin.
Watched otters and seals whilst eating a full english!!
Don't underestimate the lenght of time it takes to get from one end to the other.(lots of coaches and bimblers)
Fantastic roads and view though!



I think you'll find it was a full Scottish you were eating.

[lowflyer]

I know this road too. It is mad. 1st and second gear tarmac? crazy!
The beach at Ord is a lovely spot to rest the nerves and stretch the legs. Beautiful place.

Try taking the B8083 from Broadford to Elgol, this road goes through Torrin and offers some truly excellent views of the Cuillin Hills. I suggest heading to Elgol in the mornings, when the sun (Sun? Highlands? It does happen!) is shining on the hills and they are not in shadow. the road around Torrin and Loch Slapin is wonderful, there is a fine cafe just on the exit of Torrin and a fine cafe in Elgol that serves some of the finest hot chocolate I've ever tasted, coffee is good too. And the views are excellent.

You may have gathered by now...I love this place.


How spooky is this ? I travel between Elgol, Torrin and Tarskivaig every day as part of work I am doing on Skye at the moment.
Nice scenery, even when the elements are against you :D:D

[RickSkye]

I used to live in Tarskavaig.

Rick

[RickSkye]

I used to ride over to Ardvasar on the trusty xl250, have a few jars, and come tearing back again. The speed limit is 60.

[Buggles]

Great thread this! Me an my brother are planning a 2 week trip around Scotland for July this year, getting some good ideas here!

We'll basically be following the coast all the way from Newcastle (lil' bro has to come over on the ferry from the Netherlands) to the other side of Scotland and back to the ferry...

Have been looking forward to this trip since I came home from the last trip (France/Italy) last summer...

Can't wait!

[Lord Vader]

Great thread this! Me an my brother are planning a 2 week trip around Scotland for July this year, getting some good ideas here!

We'll basically be following the coast all the way from Newcastle (lil' bro has to come over on the ferry from the Netherlands) to the other side of Scotland and back to the ferry...

Have been looking forward to this trip since I came home from the last trip (France/Italy) last summer...

Can't wait!
Some more to read for you;):D
We did this last year,it was absolutely brilliant:D:D
http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=18977&highlight=Haggis

[skyrise]

awww lovely thread... i have loved Scotland's from what i have seen of it so far in my 31 years (not much) i feel we should change the longest day to the Longest trip around Scotland and all its Islands and other pretty sights.....

[Stormforce8]

....................... i feel we should change the longest day to the Longest trip around Scotland and all its Islands and other pretty sights.....

Lord Vader will probably do that anyway when he get's lost..........http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/augie.gif :D :D

[Lord Vader]

Lord Vader will probably do that anyway when he get's lost..........http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/augie.gif :D :D
Now that is a bit uncalled for:(
but maybe true:D:D

[skyrise]

Lord Vader will probably do that anyway when he get's lost..........http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/augie.gif :D :D



:teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth:: teeth::teeth::teeth: lol

[blue skies]

awww lovely thread... i have loved Scotland's from what i have seen of it so far in my 31 years (not much) i feel we should change the longest day to the Longest trip around Scotland and all its Islands and other pretty sights.....

Now there IS a thought for sometime in the future :thumbup: :blob2::blob2::brave::glasses7:

[RickSkye]

What that ? Do I see the beginings of a plan.

I was trying to do the Outer Isles (Black pudding run) but not much interest.

Desperate to get out for a run with the tent.

[lowflyer]

What that ? Do I see the beginings of a plan.

I was trying to do the Outer Isles (Black pudding run) but not much interest.

Desperate to get out for a run with the tent.

I'm up for anything Rick, overnighters etc.
Heading off to Skye tomorrow morning on the bike. Work related, but might have some time to bum around. ;);)

[RickSkye]

Brilliant. (sarcastically)

My car is in Inverness getting the big ends done so I have had to bring the works van home to do the shopping, and leave the bike at work.
B"£$%^d
Hopefully fixed next week.

Please keep in touch though.

Rick

Just looked you up in my whos who. It says "your'e all doomed"