Grand tour of Scotland

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  • ABM
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    edited March 2019 #32

    As  Brue  says  A)  there  better  views  of  Loch Lomond  to  be  had  Heading  South  on  the  A82

     B)  that  direction  also  gives  folk  the  chance  to  see  the  route  and  decide  if  going  t'other  way  is  to  their  taste  undecided

    I  still  go  that  way  on  occasion,  but  as  the  world  knows  I  only  drive  a  MWB  Ducortwo  smile

  • Vanbirds68
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    edited March 2019 #33

    We avoided Loch Lomond last year after reading horror stories on here and looking at Google Earth. Don’t understand your thoughts on Glencoe though - we went that way last year and I honestly can’t think of anywhere that gave us a problem. We had a nice lunch at the ski centre though - I do remember that. 

  • flatcoat
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    edited March 2019 #34

    The OP actually also asked for ideas beyond Loch Lomond (which I personally think totally over rated and over run with tourists).  It depends how much time you have. To tour all of Scotland’s highlights and gems is - I think - impossible in one tour, even if extended. 

    There are so many places such as south west around Portpatrick and the Solway Coast, Kintyre peninsula, Torridon, Loch Maree, the Black Isle, north east coast, Perthshire, the Border towns etc etc. 

  • Navigateur
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    edited March 2019 #35

    went that way last year and I honestly can’t think of anywhere that gave us a problem.

    Exactly.  It is deceptive how narrow the carriage way actually is, despite it being straight, and all it takes is a tourist driver droping the jaw insted of keeping the eyes on the road to wander the critical few inches.

     

  • brue
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    edited March 2019 #36

    If the OP is heading for Bunree and wants some further tour ideas I'd suggest going on up to Mallaig, taking a look at the Glenfinnan monument en route, there are some small beach sites around with beautiful views of Rhum and Eigg etc (The Silver Sands of Morar LINK.) From Mallaig there's the ferry to Skye and you could do a round trip from Skye, over the bridge and back to the mainland at the Kyle of Lochalsh where numerous scenic sights await you. smile

  • TomL
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    edited March 2019 #37

    We've been travelling up through Glencoe for years and never had any problems. I'm not sure which "...mulititude of bridges..." you're referring to either, Navigateur, - when were you last up there?

  • Oneputt
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    edited March 2019 #38

    Towing through Rannock Moor isn't a problem as the road is fairly straight so when approaching the bridges you can adjust your speed accordingly.

    This thread and one or two others is an eye opener for me, It makes me wonder how folk get on towing on B roads, single track roads, through villages etc. etc.

  • peedee
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    edited March 2019 #39

    I don't recall having a problem towing a caravan along the A82 in the 90's in fact I stayed on a site in Luss. Looking at the National Parks map there are many campsite along there now including a couple of motorhome night halts, so the road cannot be that bad. Perhaps all that is needed is a bit of care?

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2019 #40

    Some of us live in areas where the roads are like that, One, and are well able to cope. 

    When local folk warn against towing up that stretch of the A82, doesn’t it make sense to heed that warning and pass it on to an unwary person? In fact, in my book it makes sense to avoid the risks presented altogether. We know it can be done but why take the chance?

  • rayjsj
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    edited March 2019 #41

    Go up to Bunree regularly, we avoid Loch Lomond like the plague, too narrow and with nasty overhangs and some mad log lorry drivers.South of Loch is fine nr Luss its at the north end that it gets 'hairy' and stressful.Their are height barriers on many car parks around South Loch Lomond.

     

    Motorway to Stirling then up to Killin for an overnight stop is more relaxing, Glencoe is fine and very beautiful, several large viewpoint pull offs, big enough for caravan outfits. As for the narrowish bridges just slow up a bit so you dont cross with something big coming the other way, plenty of forward vision to do that. 

    Love Bunree, especially a non awning lochside pitch, take the Corran Ferry across to Ardnamurchan and Ardgour slight breeze off the loch keeps the midges at bay.Enjoy.

     

     

  • Navigateur
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    edited March 2019 #42

    ..mulititude of bridges..." you're referring to either, Navigateur, - when were you last up there?

    Early February this year, actually.  Next time I'm passing I'll stop and measure the width of one of them between the stone walls.

  • SteveL
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    edited March 2019 #43

    I know what you are referring to Nav. Although the road stays the same width the bridge walls are almost exactly at the edge. This means wider vehicles being out towards the white line and wing mirrors overhanging into the adjacent carraigeway. This does not end well.😂 However, in reasonable visibility I found I could adjust my speed to cross in a gap or with only a car comming the other way. Not so good if misty or teaming down with rain though.

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