Iguana
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Just plugged the post-code into the Disco....12.5 hours without any stops! But Google says 10.5 hrs without stops.....Both have it at 620 or so miles though
.so we will see, thanks for the tip on Tarbet.....will give it a try 
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bammmy
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Let me know how you find Tarbet, it really is suitable for a break for people with a dog.
Another tip is the local butchers just before the Skye bridge in a town called Lochalsh, may be worth picking up your meat from here.
http://www.lochalshbutchers.com/
It is fantastic for all local sourced fresh meats including their locally caught Haggis 
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| 24th Oct 2013 10:05 pm |
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sean 471
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Just make sure you see the Cullins they are such special mountains. Formed when the uk was breaking away from the USA and the Atlantic opening. You can see the pillow lavas and the remnants only the ice sheets there. What a great place will be back again next summer
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| 24th Oct 2013 10:09 pm |
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dangerdave
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| 24th Oct 2013 10:09 pm |
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bammmy
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Fair point dangerdave, I did consider if to put town or not, I guess one horse town would have been more appropriate, no offence to people who live there 
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| 24th Oct 2013 10:17 pm |
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highlands
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Gosh, that's quite remote!
If you wanted to do an hour less than the complete journey you are welcome to stop at ours, dog and all.
We are 1.5 miles from the Shiel Bridge turn-off to Glenelg, on the other side to Eilean Donan castle.
In any event, happy to provide a wee dram, advice, tools (hopefully not!) or whatever.
Might be late for organising a delivery but Asda now do home delivery up as far as Portree IIRC.
Fuel at Broadford Co-op isn't too bad (Skye has a 5p duty cut vs the mainland)
There will almost certainly be some deer on the road going over Rannoch Moor and near the Cluanie Inn if you are travelling while it's dark. If you see one in or crossing the road it's likely another 1 (or 20) will follow.
I prefer doing the A82, A87 route, especially now the Glasgow motorway bypass is open.
The A9 is very meh.
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| 24th Oct 2013 10:22 pm |
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highlands
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dangerdave wrote:Lochalsh a town? 
You're right...it's more a metropolis! Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
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| 24th Oct 2013 10:24 pm |
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Iguana
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Taking 12v Fridge full of cold stuff as well as all foods etc for week I hope, that's about the only thing that we have organsied
Thanks for the kind offer of a stop-over, but will try to puth through, taking some tools, but nothing heavy duty, so you may get an 'emergency PM' from me if things don't go well....although fingers crossed that all will be fine.
I've got OS maps for the North and South and am really looking forward to a week of walking, driving and relaxing - Who knows, may get a chance for a bit of green laning!
Snow sounds exciting, told the boys that there may be some on the mountain tops but we'll see when we get there....and the Cullins are deffinately on the list, just read up about them 
I'm guessing I'll cover 1500+ miles in the week, so it's one good way of learning all about the lovely beast I know own
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| 24th Oct 2013 10:51 pm |
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highlands
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There was enough snow for a small snowball fight with my youngest at the top of Ben Nevis when we were up there a few weeks back. Looks like there might be quite a bit more soonish. Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
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| 24th Oct 2013 10:57 pm |
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dangerdave
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| 24th Oct 2013 11:10 pm |
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galwaygreen
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there is a shearing hotel at tarbet...just besides the loch lommond and the big carpark...on leaving you will travel "rest and be thankful if it hasnt had a landslide in this rain....then on to oban and f william.
if youve already done 500 miles just be careful on these.rural roads which are the main arteries"and used by ALLSORT of HGV...tourists with tin tents ,,motor homes etc,,,,
wish we was coming with you
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| 24th Oct 2013 11:45 pm |
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galwaygreen
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just remembered.............if you go via malliag on the road to the isles you will pass the glenfidden viaduct as in HARRY POTTER whoever he was...........good for kids
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| 24th Oct 2013 11:56 pm |
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sean 471
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As danger Dave said. The Cullins are awesome walking but dangerous. The old saying that If you are unsure while in the mountains then turning round is the best thing to do. The weather can change very quickly up there. If you are not experienced and on your own I would advise against going on the ridge.if you drive down to glennbrittle beach on the south edge of the island park near the campsite. You can follow the footpath up into the Cullins towards the chute. This should be okay as the footpath is clearly marked. As you approach the hanging valley keep to the left and then enter the valley with the chute. You can see the ridge from there. Excellent views across the sea.
Another safe walk into the Cullins is to park at the slighachan hotel and follow the footpath across from the car park alongside the cottages to your left. Depending on how far you want to walk you can follow the path past the lake on your right keep right and follow the path up a hill and up to the top and you can then see the inner Cullins. Just return the way you went. It's about 14 miles I think.
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| 25th Oct 2013 8:22 am |
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Iguana
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Thanks all, although I walk loads in South Wales etc, as well as Snowdonia, I'll be with my 10 & 14 year olds as well as Mrs Day, so NO risks at all will be taken.....so will only walk the simple looking walks.
I found a good link for walking:
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/sleat.shtml
The above example only shows one area of Skye, but as you can see it grades the walks, so we'll only be taking on the "One Boot" ones (perhaps one or two "Two Boot" ones)
Less than 24hrs to go now, need to start sorting out all the packing, food and equipment now
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| 25th Oct 2013 10:24 am |
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dangerdave
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