An idea for next Spring. - Page 2

Bluejon · 18th November 2015, 23:19

Sounds very interesting,will keep an eye on this one,Jan & I spent a night on Skye during our honeymoon 30yrs ago,never been up that way since,always wanted to but somehow never got round to it.

Will have a chat when we see you at the Hawes next week Graham.

Regards.....John.

RPWC · 19th November 2015, 07:02

Would love to do this, but logistically not possible,as it would be about 4 days for me,unless it was at school holiday time,and I was able to persuade the family to come along.

munroman · 19th November 2015, 10:21

I would be out for this due to previous arrangements, and having done Stornoway to Barra this past summer.

It might be worth looking at doing a 'Hopscotch', doing Ullapool to Stornaway, then down through Lewis and Harris, then Leverburgh to Berneray Ferry, onto North Uist, departing Lochmaddy on North Uist to Uig on Skye.

Ferry Costs are only a few £'s more, and the distances are not big, and there are some amazing beaches and views (subject to weather!) on this trip, as well as saving 'doubling back' on a lot of the route.

The ferry to Berneray is an experience, as it has to turn multiple times to stay in the deep channel, there is only a few feet of water under the keel at some points.

Enjoy whatever you do, they are amazing islands!

stevestrat · 29th November 2015, 08:47

We were on Lewis/Harris a couple of years ago. The ferry from Uig on Skye to Tarbert on Harris is considerably cheaper than Ullapool to Stornaway.

fraz59 · 29th November 2015, 10:38

here was one of the route's we did

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?m...vI&usp=sharing

mininuts · 29th November 2015, 11:38

We 'did' the Western Isles a few years ago in our VW camper. at the end of May. Crossed from Oban to Castlebay, (Barra), which was a 5 1/2 hour crossing. Started on Vatersay and, over a period of a fortnight, worked our way north right up to the Butt Of Lewis. We returned from Tarbet to Uig on Skye and spent a couple of day there until returning back to the mainland.
All I can say is, it was the best holiday ever, what a stunning place to visit and, I'd love to join you again on this trip but, I sadly don't think it will be possible. If circumstances change then maybe we'll be able to make it, but anyway, I hope, if it all comes off, you all have a wonderful time, I'm certain you'll love it!

This was our 2 night stop on Barra

AldoR · 29th November 2015, 20:34

Very interested in this wkend away

Graham1961 · 29th November 2015, 20:59

Excellent responses so far.....I have never done the Western Isles before and i quite fancy this a 'wee driving tour' .

I am looking at April for this, certainly a 'long weekend' as it's a fair drive, but i think it would be a smashing wee break.

I would really love this to be good to go.

stevestrat · 7th December 2015, 16:55

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Originally Posted by GRAHAM1961

certainly a 'long weekend' as it's a fair drive,

What we did was booked the first ferry from Uig, drove up during the night and arrived early enough to get a couple of hours in the car while waiting for the ferry.

RPWC · 7th December 2015, 16:59

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Originally Posted by GRAHAM1961

Excellent responses so far.....I have never done the Western Isles before and i quite fancy this a 'wee driving tour' .

I am looking at April for this, certainly a 'long weekend' as it's a fair drive, but i think it would be a smashing wee break.

I would really love this to be good to go.

Don't forget April is Carter Bar time Graham.

18th November 2015, 23:19	#11
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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,504 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	We were on Lewis/Harris a couple of years ago. The ferry from Uig on Skye to Tarbert on Harris is considerably cheaper than Ullapool to Stornaway. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	We 'did' the Western Isles a few years ago in our VW camper. at the end of May. Crossed from Oban to Castlebay, (Barra), which was a 5 1/2 hour crossing. Started on Vatersay and, over a period of a fortnight, worked our way north right up to the Butt Of Lewis. We returned from Tarbet to Uig on Skye and spent a couple of day there until returning back to the mainland. All I can say is, it was the best holiday ever, what a stunning place to visit and, I'd love to join you again on this trip but, I sadly don't think it will be possible. If circumstances change then maybe we'll be able to make it, but anyway, I hope, if it all comes off, you all have a wonderful time, I'm certain you'll love it! This was our 2 night stop on Barra __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

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munroman Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 409 Thanks: 365 Thanked 83 Times in 62 Posts	I would be out for this due to previous arrangements, and having done Stornoway to Barra this past summer. It might be worth looking at doing a 'Hopscotch', doing Ullapool to Stornaway, then down through Lewis and Harris, then Leverburgh to Berneray Ferry, onto North Uist, departing Lochmaddy on North Uist to Uig on Skye. Ferry Costs are only a few £'s more, and the distances are not big, and there are some amazing beaches and views (subject to weather!) on this trip, as well as saving 'doubling back' on a lot of the route. The ferry to Berneray is an experience, as it has to turn multiple times to stay in the deep channel, there is only a few feet of water under the keel at some points. Enjoy whatever you do, they are amazing islands!

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Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Excellent responses so far.....I have never done the Western Isles before and i quite fancy this a 'wee driving tour' . I am looking at April for this, certainly a 'long weekend' as it's a fair drive, but i think it would be a smashing wee break. I would really love this to be good to go. __________________ Graham.