The Grand World tour of Scotland

[Charlieharley]

Originally Posted by Bute Bagger

Charlie, Will be grand to see you again on the Isle of Bute , will be sure to join you for a few ale's when you are here , Lynn and I will be going to the Wallace the following weekend too, roll on the summer ..........Bert.

Hi Bert
Great to hear from you. as you can see there is a fair amount of interest in the tour and I'm already looking forward to it. I will keep in touch with you and Ian with regards to Camping and the like.
Aye Charlie

[Bute Bagger]

Looking forward to it already my friend ........... Bert. Will have the local bars stock up on Jack D

[Charlieharley]

Originally Posted by Bute Bagger

Looking forward to it already my friend ........... Bert. Will have the local bars stock up on Jack D

Good to see you have the priority's right have sent another PM.
Aye Charlie

[Charlieharley]

News today

You may have seen in the Who's who that names are already turning Blue, this means that they have confirmed attendance.
I have received the Wallace rally booking form that you can print and use. PM me with your email address and I will send you a copy. (can't attach it here as it is too big.)
CLOSING DATE FOR TICKET SALES (IS 300 SOLD OR) 13th MAY 2010.

I have also registered this run with Help for Heroes and will be selling wristbands on the run. I personally will be chasing sponsors at 1p per sMile as I intend to cover 2010 sMiles on the run as its happening in 2010. (£20.10p max). because of the law, I cannot openly post the sponsorship form but if you would like one again PM me and I will get one to you. (It has all the relevant detail and the registration # which proves that you are collecting on behalf of H4H) These forms have space for your details so your sponsors would be sponsoring you. You are not obliged to do this but they do need our support. Thanks

THATS IT FOR NOW FOLKS
as always ride safe
Aye Charlie

cam0057@aol.com

[Charlieharley]

The Grand World Tour of Scotland update 12 Nov 2009

Mileage and accommodation/camping.
(Camping maybe available on the Friday 21st May near Horsham)

Saturday 22nd
Yours to Tan Hill Inn ?
Pease Pottage to Tan Hill Inn 320 sMiles departing 1000hrs

Sunday 23rd
Tan Hill Inn to Wemyss Bay ferry 182 sMiles (80% A roads)
Accommodation on the Isle of Bute
Free wild camping or Rothesay B&Bs
Isle of Bute Accommodation - Isle of Bute Hotels, Isle of Bute Guest Houses, Isle of Bute Bed and Breakfast, Isle of Bute Self Catering, Cottages, Caravans, Bunkhouses
The Isle of Bute website

Monday 24th
Free day to explore the island and town

Tuesday 25th
Rothesay to Fort Augustus 152 sMiles (95% A 5% B roads)
Accommodation camping Lodge
Stravaigers Lodge hostel lodgings in Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Scotland
www.cumberlands-campsite.com/out_about.asp


Wednesday 26th
Free day to explore the Great Glen (Isle of Sky / Inverness / Ben Nevis)

Thursday 27th
Fort Augustus to Stirling (Wallace Rally) 183 sMiles (95% A roads)
Accommodation / Camping, inclusive with rally ticket £20

Friday 28th – Saturday 29th
Wallace

Sunday 30th
Stirling to Walesby 320 sMiles (Site of the 2009 International) (85% Motorway)
Camping £3.95

Monday 31st
Walesby home / Pease Pottage 205 sMiles (95% Motorway)

Getting there Baldrick!

[Charlieharley]

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Saturday 22nd May 2010
From your start point? You pass from the hustle bustle of Southern / Central England into the gentle rolling countryside of Yorkshire, (Let the Fun Begin!)
As you continue north to Scotch corner (A1M) and hang a left onto the one and only UK Route 66 (well the A66 anyway). gradually climbing into the breathtaking beauty of Durham, Cumbria and back into the North Yorkshire dales. You arrive at the first night stopover and meeting place, the Tan Hill Inn (Highest Pub in the UK)

Day 2: Sunday 23rd
Breakfast and a 10 O’clock start and after a short run down the 66 we join the M6 to get us up and over the border. Then you will experience your first taste of Scotland with its hills, stunning glens, bubbling rivers and sweeping open roads. These are the lowlands. Now we can head for the coast. Taking time out for lunch in Largs and some real fish and chips (and maybe even a battered Mars Bar or a Machaggis) After lunch we continue heading NW, contouring the beautiful Firth of Clyde coastline before arriving at Wemyss Bay to catch the Ferry over the Clyde to Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute. The crossing takes about 30 mins and as you approach the pier you will be awestruck by the picturesque appearance of the Victorian water front, open promenade and the palm trees lining it, all in their summer splendour.

Day 3: Monday 24th
Today is a free day, you can do your own thing, whether its a ride around the whole island, taking in the peaceful, pure and timeless scenery of this oasis of calm, happily sitting sheltered by the Argyll peninsular and enjoying the warmth of the gulf stream or time out just to wonder around the historic town which was once the Seat favoured by Scottish Royalty and this is still enjoyed today with Prince Charles being the Duke of Rothesay.

Day 4: Tuesday 25th
Again after a hearty breakfast (Don’t FFS ask for a “full English” as you have no idea what you might end up with.) We set off at 10’ O’clock and head for the north of the island and the wee ferry, this crossing takes just a few mins, returning us to the mainland. Then we head north along quiet A & B roads, hugging the unspoilt west coast, taking in the grandeur of the Southern Highlands. you will pass secluded bays with golden sands, quaint villages and rugged terrain. Before continuing inland. The carefully selected route displays Scotland in all its glory, whilst allowing you to ride on some of the area’s most scenic and quietest roads. Highlights include the Rest and be thankful, then the shores of Loch Lomond, you will be enthralled by the sheer magnitude of Glen Coe, steeped in its bloody history. You will soon pass the breath-taking sight of the UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis, Passing through Fort Billy and into the great glen then on up to Fort Augustus. Where we stop for two nights.

Day 5: Wednesday 26th
Another Free day. From Fort Augustus, Scotland is yours for the choosing. All within a days ride you could visit, John O’Groats or The Isle of Sky or The world famous Whisky Trail or perhaps you might fancy a day trip up Loch Ness in search of Auld Nessy herself or you may choose to explore the local area on foot or just Chillout. Whatever you chose it will be another fantastic day.

Day 6 Thursday 27th
Yes you’ve got it Breakfast and engines running at 10 O’clock. We set off East towards Inverness the Capital of the Highlands where we join the A9 south bound which takes us through the Monadhliath / Cairngorm / Grampian Mountains. Most of this run is in the magnificent twisting glens that separate these high peaks. This route will take us passed famous place names the like of Culloden Aviemore, Dalwinnie, the Bridge of Allan, Perth and then onto the M9 for a short jump down to Wallace country and Stirling.

Day 7 Friday 28th – Day 8 Saturday 29th
The Wallace Rally (I’m sure this part needs no explaining.)

Day 9 Sunday 30th
Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. But hold on not quite! For
those wanting to break the run south I have sorted camping at Walesby
(The site of the 2009 international)

Day 10 Bank holiday Monday 31st

The Home run.

[Realbark]

Originally Posted by Charlieharley

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Saturday 22nd May 2010
From your start point? You pass from the hustle bustle of Southern / Central England into the gentle rolling countryside of Yorkshire, (Let the Fun Begin!)
As you continue north to Scotch corner (A1M) and hang a left onto the one and only UK Route 66 (well the A66 anyway). gradually climbing into the breathtaking beauty of Durham, Cumbria and back into the North Yorkshire dales. You arrive at the first night stopover and meeting place, the Tan Hill Inn (Highest Pub in the UK)

Day 2: Sunday 23rd
Breakfast and a 10 O’clock start and after a short run down the 66 we join the M6 to get us up and over the border. Then you will experience your first taste of Scotland with its hills, stunning glens, bubbling rivers and sweeping open roads. These are the lowlands. Now we can head for the coast. Taking time out for lunch in Largs and some real fish and chips (and maybe even a battered Mars Bar or a Machaggis) After lunch we continue heading NW, contouring the beautiful Firth of Clyde coastline before arriving at Wemyss Bay to catch the Ferry over the Clyde to Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute. The crossing takes about 30 mins and as you approach the pier you will be awestruck by the picturesque appearance of the Victorian water front, open promenade and the palm trees lining it, all in their summer splendour.

Day 3: Monday 24th
Today is a free day, you can do your own thing, whether its a ride around the whole island, taking in the peaceful, pure and timeless scenery of this oasis of calm, happily sitting sheltered by the Argyll peninsular and enjoying the warmth of the gulf stream or time out just to wonder around the historic town which was once the Seat favoured by Scottish Royalty and this is still enjoyed today with Prince Charles being the Duke of Rothesay.

Day 4: Tuesday 25th
Again after a hearty breakfast (Don’t FFS ask for a “full English” as you have no idea what you might end up with.) We set off at 10’ O’clock and head for the north of the island and the wee ferry, this crossing takes just a few mins, returning us to the mainland. Then we head north along quiet A & B roads, hugging the unspoilt west coast, taking in the grandeur of the Southern Highlands. you will pass secluded bays with golden sands, quaint villages and rugged terrain. Before continuing inland. The carefully selected route displays Scotland in all its glory, whilst allowing you to ride on some of the area’s most scenic and quietest roads. Highlights include the Rest and be thankful, then the shores of Loch Lomond, you will be enthralled by the sheer magnitude of Glen Coe, steeped in its bloody history. You will soon pass the breath-taking sight of the UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis, Passing through Fort Billy and into the great glen then on up to Fort Augustus. Where we stop for two nights.

Day 5: Wednesday 26th
Another Free day. From Fort Augustus, Scotland is yours for the choosing. All within a days ride you could visit, John O’Groats or The Isle of Sky or The world famous Whisky Trail or perhaps you might fancy a day trip up Loch Ness in search of Auld Nessy herself or you may choose to explore the local area on foot or just Chillout. Whatever you chose it will be another fantastic day.

Day 6 Thursday 27th
Yes you’ve got it Breakfast and engines running at 10 O’clock. We set off East towards Inverness the Capital of the Highlands where we join the A9 south bound which takes us through the Monadhliath / Cairngorm / Grampian Mountains. Most of this run is in the magnificent twisting glens that separate these high peaks. This route will take us passed famous place names the like of Culloden Aviemore, Dalwinnie, the Bridge of Allan, Perth and then onto the M9 for a short jump down to Wallace country and Stirling.

Day 7 Friday 28th – Day 8 Saturday 29th
The Wallace Rally (I’m sure this part needs no explaining.)

Day 9 Sunday 30th
Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. But hold on not quite! For
those wanting to break the run south I have sorted camping at Walesby
(The site of the 2009 international)

Day 10 Bank holiday Monday 31st

The Home run.

Looks fantastic. Roll on May!

[Urrell]

Time to start booking any comfy overnight accommodation

Think Ill give Walesby a miss as only 20 miles from home at that point.

Roll on May

[drunkenmonky]

just wanted 2 b the 100th post

[Urrell]

Originally Posted by drunkenmonky

just wanted 2 b the 100th post