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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 27, 2015 18:14:49 GMT
I will keep my options open for next year but would love it if you would consider the far North West of Scotland as an option ..ask Glynn as he has experience of riding up there .. second that hodgy, its a long drive for most but around torridon and also aviemore are excellent |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 18:34:50 GMT
Well I'm allowed a boys weekend every year - so name the venue for next summer...I'll be there.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 27, 2015 19:01:56 GMT
Well I'm allowed a boys weekend every year - so name the venue for next summer...I'll be there. Scotland is sounding interesting |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 19:22:15 GMT
Well I'm allowed a boys weekend every year - so name the venue for next summer...I'll be there. Scotland is sounding interesting Yep very interesting ... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 19:23:32 GMT
Scotland would be two or three nights though, surely?
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 27, 2015 19:51:23 GMT
Scotland would be two or three nights though, surely? not with the Snorers it wont be!! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 20:00:25 GMT
Scotland would be two or three nights though, surely? not with the Snorers it wont be!! We'll have to all take individual tents haha |
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 27, 2015 20:04:14 GMT
Scotland would be two or three nights though, surely? agree with that jay. at least 2 full days of riding would be recommended. when we did torridon we stopped off for a ride up and down ben Lomond and overnight stay, to break up the journey, 5 hours from Sheffield to balmaha then another 5 hours from balmaha to torridon. then a shortish ride that evening and 2 full day rides after that. |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 27, 2015 20:07:23 GMT
Scotland would be two or three nights though, surely? agree with that jay. at least 2 full days of riding would be recommended. when we did torridon we stopped off for a ride up and down ben Lomond and overnight stay, to break up the journey, 5 hours from Sheffield to balmaha then another 5 hours from balmaha to torridon. then a shortish ride that evening and 2 full day rides after that. Epic driving if nothing else! |
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 27, 2015 20:18:16 GMT
agree with that jay. at least 2 full days of riding would be recommended. when we did torridon we stopped off for a ride up and down ben Lomond and overnight stay, to break up the journey, 5 hours from Sheffield to balmaha then another 5 hours from balmaha to torridon. then a shortish ride that evening and 2 full day rides after that. Epic driving if nothing else! yeah its a long way, that's why you have to make it worth while. I was amazed that it was another 5 hours from ben Lomond. I expected it to be another 2 hours. |
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Post by hodgy on Apr 28, 2015 4:23:00 GMT
Could be a logistical nightmare to be fair ..I've just had a look on Green Flag and using Shieldag as an example for a base ...it's close on 9 hours of travelling to get there from where Gaz lives in Burton !
So the reality is 2 full days of driving to get there and back !
In between times the routes I would recommend
1.Sligachan..Isle of Skye
2.Torridon circuit.
3. Kenmore to Applecross ( there & back )
So the reality is with travelling ..5 days ( 4 nights ) ..depends how much your wives love you !
Booking a large cottage on a self catering basis would probably be the answer / or camping ..away from peak season ..so it's a big ask !
What's not in doubt though is the quality of the riding ...
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Post by hodgy on Apr 28, 2015 4:51:34 GMT
What might be more realistic from where you live ..is a Lake District long weekend ( even though I suggested Scotland!) ..say 3 rides Friday through to Sunday ..you could then travel to and ride on the Friday ..same on Sunday before returning home ..2 nights ..camping barn or B&B's ......
As a suggestion ( only ) tour of Skiddaw ..inc Caldbeck Fells , Borrowdale ( with cheeky's ) ..and High Street ...
But there is loads more you could choose from!
Ps ..for those who are unaware High Street isn't a quick tour of the shops in Keswick !
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 7:19:23 GMT
What might be more realistic from where you live ..is a Lake District long weekend ( even though I suggested Scotland!) ..say 3 rides Friday through to Sunday ..you could then travel to and ride on the Friday ..same on Sunday before returning home ..2 nights ..camping barn or B&B's ...... As a suggestion ( only ) tour of Skiddaw ..inc Caldbeck Fells , Borrowdale ( with cheeky's ) ..and High Street ... But there is loads more you could choose from! Ps ..for those who are unaware High Street isn't a quick tour of the shops in Keswick ! Sounds like a good idea Neil ;)hopfully be up for it  |
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 28, 2015 7:42:45 GMT
that`s a pity,adam could have gone shopping for shoes.
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Post by steormy on Apr 28, 2015 10:37:32 GMT
I'm gonna chuck this one in the hat .Helvellyn
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 28, 2015 10:58:44 GMT
have you done this by mtb steve? I walked it many years ago when matt was a young lad and it was a bit hairy crossing striding edge on foot,i`d imagine it would be a bit of a bum twitcher with a bike on anything but a dead calm day  |
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Post by hodgy on Apr 28, 2015 11:09:09 GMT
You can't do Striding Edge on a bike Paul..but there are loads of other ways you can tackle Helvellyn
My dad walked me along Striding Edge in the fog as a ten year old ..good job I couldn't see much !
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Post by steormy on Apr 28, 2015 11:13:36 GMT
have you done this by mtb steve? I walked it many years ago when matt was a young lad and it was a bit hairy crossing striding edge on foot,i`d imagine it would be a bit of a bum twitcher with a bike on anything but a dead calm day I haven't Paul. But after watching this video www.santacruzbikes.co.uk/news/hopes-its-grim-up-north-video/279I definitely want to give it a go |
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 28, 2015 12:24:38 GMT
that`s the first time I`ve seen that,by fuck it meks me proud to be a northerner  |
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 28, 2015 12:30:03 GMT
You can't do Striding Edge on a bike Paul..but there are loads of other ways you can tackle Helvellyn My dad walked me along Striding Edge in the fog as a ten year old ..good job I couldn't see much ! believe me neil,i wouldn`t want to but I just assumed there`d be nutters who`d take it on without a second thought.matt was about 12 years old when we walked it and he said the sweetest,most heartbreaking thing to me that day. I won`t embarras him by repeating it but I`m getting a lump in my throat now as I think about it. |
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Post by hodgy on Apr 28, 2015 12:53:28 GMT
Ah you sentimentalist..you nearly had me going and I don't know what he said ..
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 28, 2015 13:17:38 GMT
Ah you sentimentalist..you nearly had me going and I don't know what he said .. I tell you what mate,the older I get and the more sentimental I`m becoming. don`t be fooled by this crusty,gnarly grumpy exterior (it`s never fooled anyone else )
we`ve got the first grandchild due in august,i know now I`ll be a blubbering wreck the first time I see and hold him/her.
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 28, 2015 13:17:55 GMT
Ah you sentimentalist..you nearly had me going and I don't know what he said .. I tell you what mate,the older I get and the more sentimental I`m becoming. don`t be fooled by this crusty,gnarly grumpy exterior (it`s never fooled anyone else )
we`ve got the first grandchild due in august,i know now I`ll be a blubbering wreck the first time I see and hold him/her.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 28, 2015 13:48:48 GMT
that`s a pity,adam could have gone shopping for shoes. I have sevral pairs of Mtb shoes, it's remembering them... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 20:17:06 GMT
Scotland would be brilliant but that drive is just mental. Someone mentioned Helvelyn? sounds good to me. I've even looked at trains to Scotland which would take the strain off driving but would cost a bomb. Bugger.
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