Glencoe 9th - 10th May Camping

[largewayround]

I decided to start a new thread for our mini regional meet at Glencoe. 9th May - 10th May

Meeting on Saturday 9th May (time TBA) to pitch tents, then ride out in surrounding area, overnight at campsite then make our way home on sunday.

Campsite is Red Squirrel, Glencoe..
http://www.redsquirrelcampsite.com/index.html

So I have spoken to the Campsite today, and we do not have to book, as they have plenty of pitches (200). They said just turn up on the day.

If you have not been to Red squirrel before, you can have campfires ('til 11pm), the facilities are basic , pub 10 minutes away, but fabulous scenery.
They are also cool with groups of people.

Location : Red Squirrel Campsite
Telephone: 01855 811256
PH49 4HX

I have made a google map, if anyone needs directions etc. see here.
http://www.watt-a-dog.co.uk/documents/168.html

I have found a couple of cool vids on Utube. glencoe to kinlochleven / kinlochleven to North Ballachulish

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So, stick this in your calendar , All welcome , I have also posted details in the XRV Calender above...

Post if you can make it, Iam guessing that quite a few members will want to meet up and travel together to Glencoe.

If you have any input into this PLease post, as we will need some ideas for ride outs in surrounding area.

[Alba]

My route will probably be A814 to Arrochar then to Inveraray, right onto the A819 to the A85 then right / left onto the B8074 and finally A82 to the campsite.

I have never been this organised

Bring it on

Suggested route:
Do the Kinlochleven loop i.e. right at Glencoe to North Ballachulish via Kinlochleven. Then down the A828 to Connel (maybe having a look down the B845), then A85 to Tyndrum for a bacon butty. 75ish miles

[raymo]

well I have a free week-end 4-5 April.. so might have a wee look at this camp site although I was smitten by Durness Last week and looking at the os map for Faraid head just north of Durness noticed DUNES.......
so might take an overnighter to the far north...

some wild camping me thinks..... ( unless its snowing !!!! )

Or Orkney ......??

Ray

[largewayround]

Nice route Alba, I was looking on map for my route, but have not decided yet.

Raymo. Reports of campsite welcome. I have never been to red squirrel.

If you go to orkney, remember to pack your Kite...
Excellent place, if a bit windy when I was there. The standing stone circle is awesome. roads are ace, friendly locals as well.

[raymo]

Originally Posted by largewayround

Nice route Alba, I was looking on map for my route, but have not decided yet.

Raymo. Reports of campsite welcome. I have never been to red squirrel.

If you go to orkney, remember to pack your Kite...
Excellent place, if a bit windy when I was there. The standing stone circle is awesome. roads are ace, friendly locals as well.

No probs Largeway.. been thumbing the os map of Glen Coe. old military roads!!! + tracks n stuff .. I had enough of the wind on the Aviemore trip a few week-ends ago with Alec-Rob and Steve T.. but Orkney is on my do this year list so fcuk the wind

choices Looked at the Jellys post in the Calendar by Vader but it's 400+ there 400+ back .. bit much for a short week end.. unless I dont camp and just ride

[xrv_jim]

Originally Posted by raymo

.. but Orkney is on my do this year list so fcuk the wind
:

Here's my report from a few years ago. Lot's to see on Orkney, don't miss Skara Brae.

Orkney 2004

Jim

[raymo]

Originally Posted by xrv_jim

don't miss Skara Brae.

Skara Brae, is the one thing I want to see Been up to JOG a few times, and just not done the short hop on the Ferry... as you say Jim , need to have a few days there, so will save it for a Long Weekend ( 4 dayer ). July may be.. as the west coast is well midged up by then

[largewayround]

Yip, there are many choices.. especially up this way..

I am keen to do overnighters, weekend camping this year... and as many ride outs as possible.

The Wife says as long as I enjoy myself then go for it... as long as it does not interfere with our holidays that have been booked. I think she must be wanting some peace around here. LOL

Bring it on..... !!!

[Alba]

Only three names in the calendar for this one, any one else joining in ???

[999Mike]

Hi, I've put myself on the list as a possible. If XRV Jim goes then could travel up together