The corners of Scotland

[Matt2matt2002]

Thanks.
Yes, that's one of the kinds of music.
When someone told me Beth Orton was playing here, for some reason I thought I was going to see Beth Ditt
Not quite the same!

[Matt2matt2002]

Day 22
Arrived in Fort William yesterday after a night of wild camping.
Not wild as in drinking all night, wild as in behind an empty building.
Weather has been kind - so hot at times a risk of sun-burn.
Climbed Ben Nevis and today a chill out and wash some smelly clothes day.

Met Gary from OZ on a brand new Raven - no Rholoff hub though.
He rode it up from down South and will ship it back home in a few weeks time.
Pictures to follow.

My own bike behaving itself 101%
It's the way they build them!

Matt

[Matt2matt2002]

Hello folks,
That's me home safe after 32 days on the road, all around Scotland.
The last leg took me down through Fort William, Oban, Arran, to the Mull of Galloway.
Then back up through Dumfries and Galloway, Glasgow, Perth and back to Aberdeen.

Many thanks to those who helped out on the way. Especially Dan, who was excellent, as usual, despite having a few wee problems of his own!

Anyone needing advice on touring Scotland, or an over night stay in Aberdeen, please PM me.

Matt

Pictures to follow

[jags]

well done matt sounds like you had a blast.

[Andre Jute]

Wow, now that's an adventure. Looking forward keenly to the photos.

[alfie1952]

Hi Matt,

Well done to the man from Aberdeen. It sounds as though it was a thoroughly enjoyable trip. Hopefully you have taken  loads of photographs  to share with the lads on the forum, along with a wee blog of places and events.

Regards,Alfie

[John Saxby]

Great trek, Matt!  Well done to you and da Raven.  Look forward to your fotos & tall tales in due course.

[Templogin]

Well done Matt, that's some adventure!

[Danneaux]

Thanks for the kind words, Matt. I think I've enjoyed your tour via reports and photos almost as much as you have!

What a stellar, outstanding job you've done. Really proud of you and you can be proud of yourself. A model cycle-tourist!

Now, about that round the world tour you're planning...! Can't wait to hear as it comes together.

All the best,

Dan. (...who is pleased to hear of your safe return but a little dad it is over)

[geocycle]

Sounds like a great adventure.  Do you have a website with some pictures.  I'd be interested in the route as well.

[Matt2matt2002]

Sounds like a great adventure.  Do you have a website with some pictures.  I'd be interested in the route as well.

Pictures coming up.
I'll do 4 or 5 of the best over the first few days, and see how it goes.

Route?
Yes - no probs.
I live in Aberdeen so took a ferry - over night to Lerwick.
Stayed in a Bod/ Hostel for 2 nights on Yell and popped up to the top - Muckle Flugga.
Then back to Thurso via Orkney.
Down to Lairg
Across to Ullapoll/ Stornoway.
Down to Leverburgh - waited 4 days for a boat to St. Kilda - but no luck ( long storey)
Back up to Tarbert and across to Skye.
Down to Glenbrittle.
Across to Mallaig and then a 4 day diverson to Eigg for a music festival
Back to Mallaig / Fort William / Ben Nevis.
Oban Arran Girvan.
Down to the bottom - Mull of Galloway
Back up through Dumfries and Galloway to see pals.
Then Glasgow - to see pals
Then Perth to see a pal
Then home to Inverurie - Aberdeenshire.

32 days away from home 1,000 miles +
Didnt hurry it.
Wet weather for the last 6 days -sun burn for the first half.

Pm me for more info on route

Matt

[Matt2matt2002]

Pictures from my first day
Ticket to ride - the ferry was over-night






You even get a viking pointing the way


Nice streets in Lerwick

[rualexander]

Great tour.
But you seem to have missed one of the corners, what about the Scottish Borders region?!

[Andre Jute]

Looks like the kind of tour on which you want to read J B Priestley's The Good Companions every night in your tent. -- Andre Jute

Pictures coming up.
I'll do 4 or 5 of the best over the first few days, and see how it goes.

Route?
Yes - no probs.
I live in Aberdeen so took a ferry - over night to Lerwick.
Stayed in a Bod/ Hostel for 2 nights on Yell and popped up to the top - Muckle Flugga.
Then back to Thurso via Orkney.
Down to Lairg
Across to Ullapoll/ Stornoway.
Down to Leverburgh - waited 4 days for a boat to St. Kilda - but no luck ( long storey)
Back up to Tarbert and across to Skye.
Down to Glenbrittle.
Across to Mallaig and then a 4 day diverson to Eigg for a music festival
Back to Mallaig / Fort William / Ben Nevis.
Oban Arran Girvan.
Down to the bottom - Mull of Galloway
Back up through Dumfries and Galloway to see pals.
Then Glasgow - to see pals
Then Perth to see a pal
Then home to Inverurie - Aberdeenshire.

32 days away from home 1,000 miles +
Didnt hurry it.
Wet weather for the last 6 days -sun burn for the first half.

Pm me for more info on route

Matt

[Matt2matt2002]

Looks like the kind of tour on which you want to read J B Priestley's The Good Companions every night in your tent. -- Andre Jute

Never you mind who I had in my tent every night......