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Let's start with the last question. I can even stretch to 5 days time-wise, my family will be away and I will have some time off work. Unfortunately my limiting factor will be the money. I had some money put to the side for that trip, but sadly due some other circumstances I had to allocate them somewhere else. Without going too much into detail, I probably should cancel the whole thing altogether, because the money I'll spend on that trip can be used for other (most likely more important) things. But because I really want to do it and this will be my first (pseudo-) holiday for 4 years (other than going somewhere for just one day), I'm kind of pushing this idea, even though I shouldn't.
To answer the question - no, I probably can't stretch to any more than 2 days. I could skimp on the accommodation, food and drink. I'm not bothered about that, but the thing I can't skimp on is the fuel. Every extra day I stay there is another tank of fuel, so additional 60-70 quid and I also have to remember that I'm going to have to add one more tank of fuel when I get back home.
Anyway, enough with the pessimism. Let's move on to the good stuff.
To be honest, I'm expecting some problems on any of the single track roads. And while I did not get any bad drivers on my last trip, everybody were nice and either let me go or thank me when I let them go, there is always one that doesn't care. On my first day I will be rushing a little - firstly because I want to do the Durness - Ullapool road before the darkness comes, secondly because I want to check in to my cheapo room before the night comes. On the second day, I won't be rushing at all. Even if I arrive home at 2 am, I don't care. As long as I can do the whole West Highlands bit before the darkness comes, I'll be happy.
B869 - I had to correct the Google maps to select that road. I want to keep as close to the coast as possible and choose as good roads as possible. Read some good things about that road.
WIth the C-roads I am a bit lost. The first one you mentioned ie C1003, isn't this one the one I'm already planning to go? ie it starts here:
http://******/maps/r0ycV
The weather. While I understand that the weather can ruin a lot, there is nothing I can do about it. I'm sure I'll still enjoy the driving bit, even if the photos will be rubbish. The plan is to go there whatever the weather. If it's great - fantastic, if not - too bad. At least I'll get away from here for some time and do what I really love - driving / taking pictures.
As for leaving the car and hiking. Well, I don't have a problem with hiking (I do have some health problems, but painkillers and a bit of adrenaline can fix those), so I will look into your recommendations and if time and weather permits, I might see those water-features for myself 
One more detour I'll be doing is the Scotsburgring I mentioned about yesterday. It is road around the Loch Leven. Apparently it is well worth the additional half an hour or so
Thank you for the help and tips, Bernardc |
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24-11-2019 22:52:32
