Guinness
|
| posted on 13/5/09 at 07:52 PM |
|
|
Applecross in a 7
I'm off to Scotland this weekend. Part of the route takes us for lunch at the Applecross Inn.
As I understand it, this is a very beautiful place, but the road there and back is single track and pretty steep.
Is it do-able in a BEC / 7 with no reverse??
Or am I likely to fry my clutch?
Mike
|
|
|
|
|
embraboy
|
| posted on 13/5/09 at 08:04 PM |
|
|
You've got to do it - one of the great roads.
And you can go out the other side of the village withhout coming back over the Pass of the Cattle.
|
|
|
001Ben
|
| posted on 13/5/09 at 08:19 PM |
|
|
I went there a few years ago, unfortunately not in the kit . The roads are brilliant and if i ever get the chance to go it will definately be in the
kit.
|
|
|
zilspeed
|
| posted on 13/5/09 at 08:28 PM |
|
|
What route are you doing, en route to there ?
And when ?
Cheers
JF
|
|
|
locoboy
|
| posted on 13/5/09 at 08:32 PM |
|
|
more than ok in the kit, I went on the back of a goldwing over the pass, camped for a week with rain 24/7 at the applecross campsite, only good bit
was the midges were kept at bey by the rain.
Other than that it was sunny when we left and the pass was awe inspiring.
ATB
Locoboy
|
|
|
NigeEss
|
| posted on 13/5/09 at 09:31 PM |
|
|
Do it. Absolutely stunning part of the world, some folks go abroad to see scenery like this !
I'd be prepared to get out and push backwards, small sacrifice. Chances are you
won't see another car anyway 
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.................Douglas Adams.
|
|
|
dave1888
|
| posted on 13/5/09 at 09:50 PM |
|
|
12 of us done it last year in 7s and we will be going again this year. If its good weather its fantastic. Watch out for the sheep though.
|
|
|
Ninehigh
|
| posted on 13/5/09 at 10:21 PM |
|
|
Never been there, no idea where you're talking about but do it
|
|
|
NigeEss
|
| posted on 13/5/09 at 11:18 PM |
|
|
Probably the forst unanimous poll I've ever seen on LB 
Well there's your answer then
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.................Douglas Adams.
|
|
|
Guinness
|
| posted on 14/5/09 at 05:57 AM |
|
|
Thanks lads!!!!
I'm sooooo excited.
Mike
|
|
|
flak monkey
|
| posted on 14/5/09 at 06:02 AM |
|
|
Go for it.
I have some vids somewhere of going up the Belach Na Ba and down the other side in the mini, I'll upload them later.
Great roads around that part of Scotland. If you want a quiet, smooth 2 lane go for the road between Garve and Kinlochewe and Achnasheen...deserted
and never any speed cameras....
If you want spectacular then the road from Achnasheen to Torridon is fantastic, then from Torridon to Diabaig (dead end, but worth it).
David
[Edited on 14/5/09 by flak monkey]
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
|
|
|
MautoK
|
| posted on 14/5/09 at 03:23 PM |
|
|
I went round there about 20 years ago in an MG Midget with leaky roof - torrential rain all the way, but fantastic!
He's whittling on a piece of wood. I got a feeling that when he stops whittling, something's gonna happen. (OUATITW/Cheyenne)
|
|
|
Guinness
|
| posted on 17/5/09 at 06:01 PM |
|
|
Thanks lads. Well I'm back home. Up and over the pass was great! Rewarded myself with Fish & Chips in the pub in Applecross.
Will post some photos up later.
Mike
|
|
|
