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Tarrel



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Good News for Land Rover Overlanders in Scotland
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-19672972

Looks like the Highland Council are planning to remove the "No Overnight Parking" signs from laybys, as they were "only advisory" and rarely enforced.

As a Highland resident (and keen overlander) I see this as a positive move. One of the great joys of travelling to this part of the world is to be able to pitch up, camp, and wake to a stunning view down a loch or glen. 2012 Defender Utility Wagon
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Good news indeed. Hopefully people will remember to clear up after themselves if they pitch up and avoid litter/beer cans/nappy bags which I find really annoying - its not hard to have a tidy up is it!?!. Beautiful part of the world.
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I saw something about the 3 Lochds Drive before I went up. The council said they advise not to stay overnight but 'You can exercise your right to wild camp'.
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It's worth pointing out that the Scottish Outdoor Access Code does not apply to motorised vehicles. The Land Reform Act (from which the code springs) allows for access onto land, and camping, on foot, bike or horseback, or by human-powered water craft. If you want to park up anywhere in a vehicle, it is at the discretion of the land owner (or Council if it is a highway).

Although I love my Land Rover, the real way to enjoy the freedom provided by the Outdoor Access Code is to pack up some lightweight camping gear and head out on foot, especially into some of the real remote parts such as Knoydart, the Letterewe Forest or the Monadliath.

A good compromise is to find a nice campsite and set up a good base-camp, from which you can do day hikes, or overnight wild-camps with a lightweight tent. Good places for this are the sites around Glenmore Lodge (near Aviemore), Scourie (up in Sutherland) and loads along the west coast. I use my Oztent RV4 with front and side panels, and an Ozpig woodburner under the awning. Plenty of room for me and the dog. I pack a lightweight Vaude Taurus tent for the overnight wildcamps (less than 2KG) and a Trangia for brews and food. Sorted! Thumbs Up 2012 Defender Utility Wagon
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I have to carry my camp kit from the 90 to the grass.... Does that count Wink ?
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Provided you haven't driven over private land without permission, yes! 2012 Defender Utility Wagon
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Oh yeah, I'm a real Censored for that.
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