Daily itinerary
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Daily itinerary
Can everyone please ensure your car in fully fueled before the departure time each day
Thursday: please be ready to leave the Travelodge by 9.30 am then we will follow the route already posted.Toilet breaks at Inverary and Corran ferry terminal, not planning to stop at the green welly.After Glen Coe I will drive straight to the corran ferry were we will meet up after you guys have been around the Scotsburgh ring The next stop will be at the Ben Nevis visitor center were we will meet up with Ann & Bob, hot and cold snacks/drinks are available. After lunch we will make our way to the Dunollie Hotel on Skye, however I am going to take a detour from the planed route and cross to Skye via The glen Elg ferry, if any one wants to join me you are most welcome, and the cost is £15 per car.
Friday: leave hotel Shortly after breakfast,following posted route,toilet/fuel stop at co op, lunch at Applecross then make our way to Ullapool with one more toilet break at Kinlochewe and a further short stop at the viewpoint overlooking Loch Marie
Saturday:(free day) possible day out for the gardeners among you https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/inverewe
Sunday: Leave from Moorefield 10 ish following posted route, toilet stop in Lochinver then head up for lunch at Sango Sands Oasis Durness.Then we head for Lairg for tea/coffee and cakes before driving back to Ullapool
Monday: leave Motel by 9.30am follow posted route, toilet stop at Bonar Bridge and just before Kessock bridge. Lunch La Taverna Aviemore then on to Broxden Perth.
As usual there will also be unscheduled breaks/stops along the way
Thursday: please be ready to leave the Travelodge by 9.30 am then we will follow the route already posted.Toilet breaks at Inverary and Corran ferry terminal, not planning to stop at the green welly.After Glen Coe I will drive straight to the corran ferry were we will meet up after you guys have been around the Scotsburgh ring The next stop will be at the Ben Nevis visitor center were we will meet up with Ann & Bob, hot and cold snacks/drinks are available. After lunch we will make our way to the Dunollie Hotel on Skye, however I am going to take a detour from the planed route and cross to Skye via The glen Elg ferry, if any one wants to join me you are most welcome, and the cost is £15 per car.
Friday: leave hotel Shortly after breakfast,following posted route,toilet/fuel stop at co op, lunch at Applecross then make our way to Ullapool with one more toilet break at Kinlochewe and a further short stop at the viewpoint overlooking Loch Marie
Saturday:(free day) possible day out for the gardeners among you https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/inverewe
Sunday: Leave from Moorefield 10 ish following posted route, toilet stop in Lochinver then head up for lunch at Sango Sands Oasis Durness.Then we head for Lairg for tea/coffee and cakes before driving back to Ullapool
Monday: leave Motel by 9.30am follow posted route, toilet stop at Bonar Bridge and just before Kessock bridge. Lunch La Taverna Aviemore then on to Broxden Perth.
As usual there will also be unscheduled breaks/stops along the way
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Re: Daily itinerary
Yay, the Ratagan pass* and Glenelg-Kylerhea ferry.
Always wanted to go that way but it hasn't worked out in previous years. I'll be right behind you.
For those who may also be tempted be aware that the maximum capacity is 6 cars at a time.
See pic here - http://skyeferry.co.uk/
It's a very short crossing so not long to wait on arrival if the ferry is on the other side.
Unless you have negotiated a discount, the above mentioned website shows the single fare as £15.
If that seems steep for a few minutes on the water then it's worth it imo to preserve such a unique vessel.
From talking to people on PH the feedback is that the ferry crew can cope OK with low slung chariots.
Provided the driver is on the ball of course.
* If the weather is good, a pause for the view across to the 5 Sisters of Kintail is a must.
https://goo.gl/maps/8JohUuaN6LB2
Always wanted to go that way but it hasn't worked out in previous years. I'll be right behind you.
For those who may also be tempted be aware that the maximum capacity is 6 cars at a time.
See pic here - http://skyeferry.co.uk/
It's a very short crossing so not long to wait on arrival if the ferry is on the other side.
Unless you have negotiated a discount, the above mentioned website shows the single fare as £15.
If that seems steep for a few minutes on the water then it's worth it imo to preserve such a unique vessel.
From talking to people on PH the feedback is that the ferry crew can cope OK with low slung chariots.
Provided the driver is on the ball of course.
* If the weather is good, a pause for the view across to the 5 Sisters of Kintail is a must.
https://goo.gl/maps/8JohUuaN6LB2
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Re: Daily itinerary
how low is low? with my bomex lip, toms skirts and 40mm drop. its pretty low lower than Lui from memory.
be same for Le Frog
guidance please
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Re: Daily itinerary
The ferry is not your usual CalMac 'cram 'em in/get them on/off as fast as possible' corporate operation.
It's run by and for the local community. The crew are likely to take more care over your p&j.
Will likewise await further feedback, but I'm surprised to see that Ripley reckons Lui is too low.
I reckon an Aventador front lip is lower than a Mk3 MR2.
https://www.pictame.com/media/198410206 ... 8782902054
I would have thought it's just a matter of getting the angle right when embarking/disembarking.
The ferry is not merely unique in its design either. It has fully paid up canine crew members.
That's Nak jumping off and heading up the slipway.
It's run by and for the local community. The crew are likely to take more care over your p&j.
Will likewise await further feedback, but I'm surprised to see that Ripley reckons Lui is too low.
I reckon an Aventador front lip is lower than a Mk3 MR2.
https://www.pictame.com/media/198410206 ... 8782902054
I would have thought it's just a matter of getting the angle right when embarking/disembarking.
The ferry is not merely unique in its design either. It has fully paid up canine crew members.
That's Nak jumping off and heading up the slipway.
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Re: Daily itinerary
It’s more the side skirts I worry about. The road it is for us. Peter should come back and tell you what “low” might be a problem. Not sure if he’s crossed on it before.
EDIT > I’ve emailed the ferry folk to ask if there will be a problem for low slung cars. I’ll post the reply when I receive it
EDIT > I’ve emailed the ferry folk to ask if there will be a problem for low slung cars. I’ll post the reply when I receive it
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Re: Daily itinerary
Just watching those "normal" cars coming off the ferry in the video, they were very close to the road at one point.
I dont think I would make that in my car.
I dont think I would make that in my car.
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looking at the vid, dont think my lip would make it.
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Re: Daily itinerary
I have used this ferry many times without a problem, twice in my auto mk2 mr2 4 times in the turbo (lowered 35mm drop, and twice in the mk3 on the last crossing there was a Aston Martin and he got on without incident .The ferry guys are really good just follow there instructions.
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Re: Daily itinerary
Reply from the ferry folks.
Hi
We have carried many classic cars and low slung vehicles before. The crew are able to guide each car on with skill and the utmost care.
We look forward to seeing you when you get to us. If you are able to give an approximate time, that would be useful for the crew, so that they are ready for you.
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Hi
We have carried many classic cars and low slung vehicles before. The crew are able to guide each car on with skill and the utmost care.
We look forward to seeing you when you get to us. If you are able to give an approximate time, that would be useful for the crew, so that they are ready for you.
Jo
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Re: Daily itinerary
Go for itRipley wrote: ↑13/04/19 18:22 Reply from the ferry folks.
Hi
We have carried many classic cars and low slung vehicles before. The crew are able to guide each car on with skill and the utmost care.
We look forward to seeing you when you get to us. If you are able to give an approximate time, that would be useful for the crew, so that they are ready for you.
Jo
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Re: Daily itinerary
I'll give it a go, glad I've put the ralliart suspension on and not the lowered Bilstein stuff I had previously
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Re: Daily itinerary
i'll just go with the flow, and by the look of the current in the video so will we all
Reminds me of the crossing at Ballachulish before they built the bridge.
Reminds me of the crossing at Ballachulish before they built the bridge.