Isle of Skye trip.

[gumpt1oo]

Got back from Scotland last night, 860 miles of brilliant twisties, and only 2 showers of rain!
Ventura and Ian arrived at my house on Thursday morning ready for the trip North.

We headed up to Carlisle to meet Lake, Mark, and Mike.
And then there were 6 Triumph's.

We then headed up into Scotland, then west to Dumfries, and Castle Douglas, stopping at Loch Ken on the way.

It was then onward to Ayr to meet JohnnyC and FrankBlack, and then there were 8 Triumphs!

JohnnyC's new scrambler

FrankBlack's Bonnie.

We all then rode north to Gourock to catch the ferry to Dunoon.
JohhnyC and FrankBlack rode with us up to Strachur then turn off back to Ayr. We continued on to Inverary.

War memorial at Inverary

From here it was up to Loch Awe, through the 'Pass of Brander' to Connel and on to Oban.
This is the Connel Bridge

Connel Harbour

And a few pics of Oban

That was day 1. 280 miles from my house, altough Ventura and Ian did another 60 miles to get to my house.

 

[gumpt1oo]

Day 2
We headed up the coast from Oban along the shore of Loch Linnhe across the Ballaculish bridge to the Corran ferry.
Rest stop at the side of Loch Linnhe

Bikes on the Corran ferry

Crossing Loch Linnhe

After crossing the Loch we continued north through Strontian, and Roshven to Mallaig.
Pics along the way, Loch Sunnart

View across to bien Gaire

Miles of deserted single track roads!

Ian 'conquering' a stone structure, not sure what they are, but he conquered it anyway!

The steam train arrived in Mallaig while we were waiting for the ferry to Skye.

We then boarde the ferry to Skye
Bikes on the ferry

Leaving Mallaig

Heading for Skye

When we landed on Skye we continued north to the Skye bridge back on to the Mainland.
Skye Bridge

Came across this old mine in the Kyle of Lochalsh, in the words of Basil Fawlty, 'don't mention ze war!'

From the Kyle we headed south calling at Eilean Donan Castle

From here we went through Glen Shiel to Invergarry, on to Fort William, and into Glencoe.

From Glencoe we headed for the Bridge of Orchy and back to Oban.
283 miles, another brilliant day!

 

[gumpt1oo]

Day 3
Unfortunateley, all trips come to an end, so we all headed for home Saturday morning.
From Oban we headed south to Lochgilphead, there had been heavy rain overnight so the roads were wet, but at least it wasn't raining.
This is Lochgilphead

From here we returned to Dunoon to catch the ferry back to Gourock.

This is crossing the Firth of Clyde

From Gourock we returned to Ayr, then on to St John's Town of Dalry, then on the twistiest road I have ever been on back to Gretna.
Old Blacksmith's shop in Gretna.

The weather turned when we got back to England so we blasted down the M6 to Penrith, then onto the A6 for another blast of twisties back to Kendal and then my house for a brew.
297 miles in total today for me, but Ian and Ventura had another 60 miles to get home.
An excellent trip, looking forward to the next one!

 

[The Seeker]

Great pics and it looks to have been a terrific trip!

By the way.....my Wife's dog is a Skye Terrier which are kind of rare here in the States. His name is Skylar.

 

[DaveM]

What a stunning area you guys have that side. I love all the old buildings and bridges, thanks for posting this absolutely stunning :y18:

 

[CarlS]

What a great ride. Man, I would loved to have been along. Thanks for the report and your usual superb photography.

 

[Rocky]

Such interesting and historical places to ride. I love it :y115: :y115:

 

[keystiger]

:y115:Wonderful pics sounds like a great trip :y18:

 

[Dilligaf]

What a GREAT adventure, fantastic pics, Thanks