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Mac22



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Scotland.
I'm off north with my two lads at the end of November.
First stop will be Thurso, which is a promise to an old Uncle who was brought up there, then heading west following the coast.
We are looking to mainly wild camp and will be pulling an overland trailer, trying to be as self sufficient as poss.

I've googled loads of spots, but you can't beat hands on advice.... Thumbs Up

So gang, any amazing places to stop and experience travelling along the A836.

Many Thanks....
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MartinK



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Mac

The A836 is magnificent throughout it's length. Lots of single track, so takes a while.

Round Durness is Balnakeil Bay and the Balnakeil Chocolate Factory Smile
http://www.cocoamountain.co.uk/balnakeil/

Smoo Cave is worth a walk.

Durness beach:

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Balnakeil Beack

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To be honest - the whole route is so lovely - it's hard to suggest any particular place Smile Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
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Mac22



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Cheers Bud... Thumbs Up
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Panda



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Mac 22

How do you find the trailer, thinking of saving up for one?

Cheers

Paul Monty-2015 2.2 110 XS Puma Station Wagon
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Mac22



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Hi Panda.
It works really well, being a ground up build there was plenty of time to get it right first time.
With all the canvas out, you could easily sleep a football team.. Mr. Green

Took time doing the internals, God is in the detail as they say..
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Panda



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Thanks for the update, sounds good. We have an RV5, so hoping to throw that into the mix rather than make it redundant. Do you get charged for the amount of space you use when camping?

I have been looking at caravans but enjoy the outside to much, so looking at a trailer tent to tour Europe when I retire.

Cheers Monty-2015 2.2 110 XS Puma Station Wagon
Yoda Disco 3-Sold
Larry Disco 1-Sold
Muddly XS 90 TDCI-Sold
Pearl Disco 2-Sold
Larry Disco 1-didn't want too but sold
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Mac22



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Prolly get charged similar to a caravan.
But i can't bring myself to move up to a tin tent.... Whistle
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Panda



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That's an easy one for me. The xyl will not let me get a tin tent. So it's a tent or a combination to reach a compromise. Trailer tent is me goal. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Monty-2015 2.2 110 XS Puma Station Wagon
Yoda Disco 3-Sold
Larry Disco 1-Sold
Muddly XS 90 TDCI-Sold
Pearl Disco 2-Sold
Larry Disco 1-didn't want too but sold
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great place at avimore the shop on loch morlic lets you stay for a fiver showers and toilet provided give me a ring mark I can point you to a few places
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Mac22



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Cheers chaps
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Loads of beaches up there worth a stop, Strathy, Melvich, Sandside (bit close to Dounraey), Toungue, Bettyhill. Not too sure about wild camping along the north coast, I've camped at Melvich in the past when the pub had a wee campsite next to it (don't know if it's still there). I always liked the journey through Strathnaver when I was working up that way from Toungue down to Lairg, there could be a few good wild camp spots along that road.

I'll be impressed if you can make Thurso as your first stop from Merseyside! Wink Dirty Deeds - Done Dirt Cheap
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Mac22



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Too right SP, bit of a re-think, doing a couple of nights in the lakes then sneak into SW Scotland and head north... Whistle
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