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apt100



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There was a BBC bit about the NC500 a few weeks ago

(If anybody goes, be considerate and don't bother inconveniencing the Applecross Inn by spending any money in there... (about 2mins:40 in)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-4...o-route-66
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Shorty53



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Try the Junction next door, great breakfast!
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shropshiredefender



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TJ101 wrote:
Best way is anticlockwise , just get better as you go round Smile


Totally agree, although the route is well documented it's well worth taking time to explore the surrounding back roads. Scenery is spectacular but the east coast can be a bit murky. Did it in the Defender earlier this year.
Just beware camper vans! Whistle Just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right.
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apt100



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Quote:
Just beware camper vans! Whistle


Smile at least she didn't call it a Jeep
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TJ101



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apt100 wrote:


(If anybody goes, be considerate and don't bother inconveniencing the Applecross Inn by spending any money in there... (about 2mins:40 in)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-4...o-route-66


LOL will second that,, took a while, and then did not get what we ordered !!! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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jakebarrell



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My friend recently did an adventure camping trip in Scotland in her Land Rover Defender...& it was just awesome! I will mostly be joining her for the next trip which might be in the outskirts of Glasgow!

Infact, I just shared the pictures from her Scotland trip in a new thread, do check it out.
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bogwert



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We did it clockwise in June! It's amazing!

I would recommend it to anyone. Although Anti-clockwise is better!

The very campsites on the north coast are great (John O'Groats and Durness). The West Coast is the highlight though, loads of wee camp sites and Wild Camping spots. Depending on your time scale you can quite easily spend a full week or just a few days going around, hillwalking and the like! Be careful regarding 'off road' though, there are no 'Green Lanes' in Scotland and most access tracks are private.

Here's our wee edit!

 Chris

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Shorty53



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Enjoyed your wee edit, looks like the dog enjoyed his holiday Razz
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