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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1023   
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Are you looking for places to stay or roads/routes to travel or lanes to hack? Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold) Freelander 2 HSE - Sold Freelander 1 - Sold Disco 2 - Sold |
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2nd May 2018 8:42pm |
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| buckers19 Member Since: 02 Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 93 
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I’m sorted for accommodation. Just looking for any spots that people think are worth a visit that I won’t find by looking at maps etc.
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2nd May 2018 8:50pm |
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| dioliahary Member Since: 18 Jan 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 668 
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Get the Corran Ferry to the west side of Loch Linnhe lovely coastal roads
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Btw I love Torridon 1990 200tdi conversion 90 |
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2nd May 2018 8:54pm |
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| Maxxed_Ross Member Since: 06 Jun 2012 Location: Bathgate / North Sea Posts: 340 
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Skye is well worth a visit. The road around the north coast is one of the best I've ever driven
Also look into doing Old Millitary Road on the way to the start point of the NC500. It starts near Perth and cuts right through the middle of the highlands - missing out that terrible A9 average speed camera misery - ending up in Nairn. Plus a small detour and you can visit the excellent Glenlivet distillery Also try the coast road to Laide, Aultbea and Poolewe is very nice with some excellent scenery. We spend most summers up there |
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2nd May 2018 9:48pm |
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| Staftly Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Lancashire Posts: 55 
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Slaggan Bay
You can only get there with a 4x4. Take the road north from Laide to Achgarve, then take the single track west to Slaggan Bay. From memory, this is at least a couple of k's, watch out, this is not signposted. This is simply not suitable for "normal" vehicles, so is only generally visited on foot. We spent the whole day there, white sands, beautiful beach, without seeing a single person. Granted, we visited on a beautiful day, we could have been forgiven for thinking we were in the Maldives (except the cold sea!). No one there whatsoever, so, the family stripped to undies & knickers and had a blast! Can't wait to go back. We took a portable BBQ and had the most relaxing time ever. I'll post a few pics if I can find them. The selfish side of me didn't really want to share this if I'm honest. Have a look on google maps and zoom in, you'll see for yourself! Choose a nice day and make a full day of it. Post me some pics! Steve (aka Staftly) |
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3rd May 2018 12:05am |
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| Staftly Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Lancashire Posts: 55
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Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Buckers19, Attached some photos as promised. Steve |
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3rd May 2018 12:12am |
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| Maxxed_Ross Member Since: 06 Jun 2012 Location: Bathgate / North Sea Posts: 340
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Considering I go up there most summers I didn't even know about it!
Looks excellent 
I take it the gate isn't locked and you can drive right up to the beach? |
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3rd May 2018 1:58am |
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| buckers19 Member Since: 02 Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 93
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Thanks everyone, some of these look incredible. I’ll be sure to post some pictures when I’m back
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3rd May 2018 7:04am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665
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My own last trip: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic31177....efendering
GREENI's: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15011.html?highlight=sandwood some othere http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30518.html?highlight=sandwood http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic37334.html?highlight=sandwood I am heading up tomorrow  Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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3rd May 2018 8:44am |
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| buckers19 Member Since: 02 Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 93
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I am envious Martinn hope you have a good one.
Looking forward to exploring more of the highlands, been based in Lower Diabaig near torridon for the last few trips.l so will be sure to take in a few of these recommendations for everyone. |
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3rd May 2018 10:37am |
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| Scotm Member Since: 28 Feb 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 666 
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Well that has gone and spoilt a secret spot. I do wonder if like defender security places like this should be only shared by PM! |
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3rd May 2018 11:35am |
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| JR Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Auchtermuchty Posts: 532 
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You could try the Cateran Trail around Blairgowrie!
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3rd May 2018 6:38pm |
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| ssg Member Since: 01 Mar 2018 Location: North East Posts: 65
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Fort William to Arisaig, Back of Keppoch and Morar (whitest sand you will ever see and fantastic views of Eigg, Rhum and the Cullins on Skye, best sunsets ever.) On to Mallaig and get the ferry to Skye, then back over the bridge to the mainland and on you go!
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4th May 2018 6:36am |
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| Blacksheep Member Since: 10 Dec 2017 Location: Highlands Posts: 190 |
+1 for Arisaig and the Silversands.
My advice is pack your walking boots and watch out for the the potholes when driving.  Time is precious, waste it wisely...
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4th May 2018 9:30am |
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