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AndrewS



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Got a bit of a road trip
Home (HR6 9HA) to Roslin, Linligthgow, Inverness, Dingwall, Wick, Thurso, Durness, Scourie, Ullapool, Stornoway and then back home.
Heading out tomorrow cant wait, taking Lara with a trailer so its not going to be a fast trip Thumbs Up 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #91297 25th Sep 2011 10:18pm
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leeds



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Enjoy your trip!!

If you want a cup of tea/meal or somewhere to park up in West Yorkshire give us a yell


Brendan
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AndrewS



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Will do Thumbs Up 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #91301 25th Sep 2011 10:24pm
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leeds



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leeds wrote:
Enjoy your trip!!

If you want a cup of tea/meal or somewhere to park up in West Yorkshire give us a yell


Brendan


Now if you end up in west Yorkshire on that road trip, you've obviously learnt navigation at the Brendan (let's go the pretty way) School of navigation. Rolling with laughter

There are far worse places to end up and bits f it are v pretty.

Barbara (Chief Navigator)
Post #91304 25th Sep 2011 10:29pm
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Lorryman100



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That's a good trip, enjoy. Watch out for the bobbies on the A9 from Perth up to and beyond Inverness as the Highlanders are a sneaky bunch hiding up side roads in there unmarked pandas, that's if you are going a bit faster than allowed that is Whistle How long are you going for?

Brian.
Post #91308 25th Sep 2011 10:35pm
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leeds



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When you consider the route from Stornoway to Ross on Wye then a diversion into West Yorkshire is not a major detour. Could certainly break up the tedium of motorway driving especially with a trailer.

Last (also first) time I met Andrew was just off Thornton Road, Bradford!


Brendan

PS What is wrong with lets go the pretty way navigation method??
Post #91310 25th Sep 2011 10:41pm
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bm52



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That route brings back memories, many many years ago I drove right round the Scottish coast from Inverness via JOG's and down to the Gare loch. If I recall there was a particular B&B in Scourie that left me with a blinding headache - stupidly attempted to keep pace drinking with a Scot......... Rolling Eyes

Enjoy the trip - don't forget a few scenery pics if you can. BM52
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warren



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Thats a hefty road trip!

I did Burnley - Ripon - Bridlington - Newcastle - Carlisle and back home again on Saturday... More than enough for one day at least anyway...

I'd much prefer to be doing your trip though!
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Slimer



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Sounds good, though surprised you didn't wait a month or two until they're all snowed in Thumbs Up
Post #91361 26th Sep 2011 12:58pm
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Merlin



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If you're going through West Yorkshire, then don't miss Harry Ramsden's fish and chip shop at Guiseley. Here's the location:

[/url]http://www.harryramsdens.co.uk/guiseley.html[url]

Address:

White Cross
Guiseley - Leeds
West Yorkshire, LS20 8LZ


Merlin[/url]
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MartinK



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Another great place to stop & eat:
http://www.harkai.co.uk/

In Aviemore - the owner is a Land Rover enthusiast, with a Disco, and an old Series as well... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
Post #91394 26th Sep 2011 5:51pm
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willy eckerslike



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Just came down from Lochinver this morning we must have near passed each other Thumbs Up Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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Post #91403 26th Sep 2011 6:45pm
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Merlin



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Looks great, any ideas for the Llandovery area? Going greenlaning soon and it's bit quiet around there.

Merlin
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leeds



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Merlin wrote:
If you're going through West Yorkshire, then don't miss Harry Ramsden's fish and chip shop at Guiseley. Here's the location:

[/url]http://www.harryramsdens.co.uk/guiseley.html[url]

Address:

White Cross
Guiseley - Leeds
West Yorkshire, LS20 8LZ


Merlin[/url]


A lot of people in Yorkshire would consider Harry Ramsden overrated these days. Long gone or days of coach trips to Harry Ramsden queueing for miles.

Try Bryans Headingley or Highgate Fisheries Bradford, Arkwrights Leeds is oldest chippy in UK and used to be good. Murgatroyds close to airport is good as well


Brendan
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MartinK wrote:
Another great place to stop & eat:
http://www.harkai.co.uk/

In Aviemore - the owner is a Land Rover enthusiast, with a Disco, and an old Series as well...


deep fried mars bars! Top cuisine Mr. Green

Pom
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