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| Tarrel Member Since: 21 Sep 2012 Location: Ross-shire, Scotland Posts: 94   
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-19672972
Looks like the Highland Council are planning to remove the "No Overnight Parking" signs from laybys, as they were "only advisory" and rarely enforced. As a Highland resident (and keen overlander) I see this as a positive move. One of the great joys of travelling to this part of the world is to be able to pitch up, camp, and wake to a stunning view down a loch or glen. 2012 Defender Utility Wagon 1981 SIII 88 inch SW Follow our blog: www.newlifeinnorthernscotland.blogspot.co.uk |
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25th Sep 2012 10:34pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10381 
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I saw something about the 3 Lochds Drive before I went up. The council said they advise not to stay overnight but 'You can exercise your right to wild camp'.
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26th Sep 2012 5:46pm |
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| Tarrel Member Since: 21 Sep 2012 Location: Ross-shire, Scotland Posts: 94
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It's worth pointing out that the Scottish Outdoor Access Code does not apply to motorised vehicles. The Land Reform Act (from which the code springs) allows for access onto land, and camping, on foot, bike or horseback, or by human-powered water craft. If you want to park up anywhere in a vehicle, it is at the discretion of the land owner (or Council if it is a highway).
Although I love my Land Rover, the real way to enjoy the freedom provided by the Outdoor Access Code is to pack up some lightweight camping gear and head out on foot, especially into some of the real remote parts such as Knoydart, the Letterewe Forest or the Monadliath. A good compromise is to find a nice campsite and set up a good base-camp, from which you can do day hikes, or overnight wild-camps with a lightweight tent. Good places for this are the sites around Glenmore Lodge (near Aviemore), Scourie (up in Sutherland) and loads along the west coast. I use my Oztent RV4 with front and side panels, and an Ozpig woodburner under the awning. Plenty of room for me and the dog. I pack a lightweight Vaude Taurus tent for the overnight wildcamps (less than 2KG) and a Trangia for brews and food. Sorted! 2012 Defender Utility Wagon
1981 SIII 88 inch SW Follow our blog: www.newlifeinnorthernscotland.blogspot.co.uk |
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26th Sep 2012 7:45pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10381
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I have to carry my camp kit from the 90 to the grass.... Does that count
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27th Sep 2012 7:15pm |
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| Tarrel Member Since: 21 Sep 2012 Location: Ross-shire, Scotland Posts: 94
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Provided you haven't driven over private land without permission, yes! 2012 Defender Utility Wagon
1981 SIII 88 inch SW Follow our blog: www.newlifeinnorthernscotland.blogspot.co.uk |
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27th Sep 2012 8:31pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10381
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Oh yeah, I'm a real
 for that. |
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27th Sep 2012 8:58pm |
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