Local knowledge needed - two Danes travelling through the UK this summer

Redsoul · Post by **Redsoul** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:42 am

I live only 5 miles from Stonehenge and it's definately worth a look.While in general area have a ride through cheddar gorge.As for Wales you really do want to ride through the Brecon beacons.

Redsoul · Post by **Redsoul** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:53 am

Loch lomand to loch ness along the a82 is a fantastic route.Riding through glencoe is an unforgettable experience.What you might like to try is as you approach loch ness is take a left onto the a87 which is one of the most stunning roads I have ridden anywhere in Europe.Just b4 the isle of Skye on the a87 is the Eilean Donan castle which is also worth a visit.While on the subject of castles half way up loch ness is Urquhart castle which yet again is worth a visit.

Travelling Sam · Post by **Travelling Sam** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:56 am

If you have the time then you could keep on heading West past Stone Henge along the A303. It's fairly fast but with some pretty scenery. Then head north towards Glastonbury and Wells before heading across to Wales. By staying off the motorways and the dual carriageways you'll see some of the best of the UK. Farmers re camping in the UK? I've done that, it works too, but it can be time consuming... If it were me on your trip I'd try it at least a couple of times just for the hell of it and for the chance to meet people. Have a great trip!!!

Milshy · Post by **Milshy** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:01 am

El Dudeness wrote:
Excellent - thanks.
But don't the speed traps merely take pictures from the front? Then it's not that big a deal riding a bike - or?? :huh:

Some of them get you from the rear. I've a photo to prove it

fishfood · Post by **fishfood** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:05 am

El Dudeness wrote:
Milshy wrote:On your way to York from Scotland head through the borders via Northumberland, The A68 is a great route taking you all the way to Darlington, you pass through some of the wildest, remotest areas of England, and the road has some amazing big blind crests and dips. Just be aware in the Scottish half of the A68 there are loads of gatso speed cameras.
Excellent - thanks.
But don't the speed traps merely take pictures from the front? Then it's not that big a deal riding a bike - or?? :huh:

Our yellow boxes take photos from behind, so they're just as applicable to bikes. Perhaps unlike many other countries, they do tend to be well advertised! (You can go on official websites to see where they are, for example: http://safespeedforlife.co.uk/cam-locations.asp )

Anyway, that's missing the point - the Scottish Borders and Northumberland (my home area) is a great part of the world, so take it easy and enjoy the scenery!

fishfood · Post by **fishfood** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:20 am

Just found this and learnt something!

http://safespeedforlife.co.uk/how-cameras-work.asp

Cheers!

Flintlock · Post by **Flintlock** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:35 am

El Dudeness wrote:
Flintlock wrote:If you can, you should try and include a night at Applecross, West Scotland, great place to wild camp, And a great pub and restaurant.
Great! That's noted - thanks.
Applecross - is that due west from Inverness on the west cost?

Roughly yes

El Dudeness · Post by **El Dudeness** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:47 am

Redsoul wrote:Loch lomand to loch ness along the a82 is a fantastic route.Riding through glencoe is an unforgettable experience.What you might like to try is as you approach loch ness is take a left onto the a87 which is one of the most stunning roads I have ridden anywhere in Europe.Just b4 the isle of Skye on the a87 is the Eilean Donan castle which is also worth a visit.While on the subject of castles half way up loch ness is Urquhart castle which yet again is worth a visit.

Thanks for the tips!

So it's better to take the A82 along the north west shore of Loch Ness instead of the south eastern route along the loch?

Redmurty · Post by **Redmurty** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:27 am

Redsoul wrote:Loch lomand to loch ness along the a82 is a fantastic route.Riding through glencoe is an unforgettable experience.What you might like to try is as you approach loch ness is take a left onto the a87 which is one of the most stunning roads I have ridden anywhere in Europe.Just b4 the isle of Skye on the a87 is the Eilean Donan castle which is also worth a visit.While on the subject of castles half way up loch ness is Urquhart castle which yet again is worth a visit.

excellent recommendation

cheers Spud

Elle · Post by **Elle** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:16 pm

El Dudeness wrote:We're setting out from Denmark on Monday the 22nd of June and have to be on the ferry in Harwich on sunday the 28th of June.

Don't want to pour water on your great idea but 5-6 days to see the best bits of the UK avoiding motorways is perhaps expecting too much.
Are those dates correct?