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Post by paulgs1000 » Mon May 09, 2016 9:07 am

That's from Newcastle upon Tyne - there and back. Having done the NC500 before over a leisurely 5 days, Steph and I are returning with a Forum group leaving today. Is it possible to enjoy the roads AND the views in a shorter visit?
Paulgs1000, Cherrym, Chezsherman, PorthoZ4 and AlienZed are heading out this morning to complete most (but not all) of the NC500.
Zed's all cleaned and prepped, maps and sat nav ready, meetings completed with all others involved AND the weather looks to be on side . . . we shall see. :D :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by srhutch » Mon May 09, 2016 1:17 pm

I would love to do it again. the 1,200 miles need to get there and back though are not so much fun.

Are you staying at the same places, except the last hotel?

Enjoy and I hope the weather is as good :thumbsup:
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Post by Marlon » Mon May 09, 2016 1:34 pm

Sounds great Paul - I'm looking forward to your report and pics :driving:
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Post by metal licker » Mon May 09, 2016 5:27 pm

Hope you have a great time folks :thumbsup:
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Post by AlfaScozzesi » Mon May 09, 2016 5:31 pm

Have a great time Paul and let me know if you pass my way :thumbsup:

Not sure how far you are going straight up before heading to the coast. You may even be past me already ? :D

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Post by paulgs1000 » Mon May 09, 2016 8:08 pm

In Fort William for the night after 291 miles.
The biggest problem is the weather! Brilliant blue sky and harsh sunlight! How are we going to cope?! Took lots of photos but all on my camera. It's like driving in the Mediterranean - blue skies and blue water - amazing.
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Post by MefiEcosse » Mon May 09, 2016 9:03 pm

paulgs1000 wrote:In Fort William for the night after 291 miles.
The biggest problem is the weather! Brilliant blue sky and harsh sunlight! How are we going to cope?! Took lots of photos but all on my camera. It's like driving in the Mediterranean - blue skies and blue water - amazing.20160509_175847.jpg
Certainly better than the drizzly day we had there on Saturday!
Enjoy you're trip! :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by AlfaScozzesi » Mon May 09, 2016 9:10 pm

paulgs1000 wrote:In Fort William for the night after 291 miles.
The biggest problem is the weather! Brilliant blue sky and harsh sunlight! How are we going to cope?! Took lots of photos but all on my camera. It's like driving in the Mediterranean - blue skies and blue water - amazing.20160509_175847.jpg

Had a high of 32 degrees here today I am told. You have got great weather for this and have timed it beautifully. :thumbsup:

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Post by Swiftly » Mon May 09, 2016 9:16 pm

Very envious to say the least Paul. Hope you guys enjoy your trip which has been perfectly timed to coincide with some great weather. :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by craig3.2 » Mon May 09, 2016 11:25 pm

MefiEcosse wrote:
paulgs1000 wrote:In Fort William for the night after 291 miles.
The biggest problem is the weather! Brilliant blue sky and harsh sunlight! How are we going to cope?! Took lots of photos but all on my camera. It's like driving in the Mediterranean - blue skies and blue water - amazing.20160509_175847.jpg
Certainly better than the drizzly day we had there on Saturday!
Enjoy you're trip! :driving: :thumbsup:
Weather wasn't too bad on Saturday ,not as warm as today but happy we had it dry enough to have the roofs down all day practically,been a scorcher today though.

I take it you are no longer organising northern runs,Paul??
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Post by AlienZed » Tue May 10, 2016 5:46 am

A great days driving ideal weather 24-25 deg, blue sky , great roads and scenery, looking forward to today an a visit to Applecross,
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Post by AlienZed » Tue May 10, 2016 5:49 am

A couple or three more
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Post by AlienZed » Tue May 10, 2016 5:56 am

Bin up since 5am , can we go yet,
View from our bedroom ,
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Post by AlienZed » Tue May 10, 2016 6:16 am

Morni overt loch,an swimbo , thinkin wtf am I doing
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Post by TR4man » Tue May 10, 2016 7:00 am

Just the thing to read as I'm having breakfast before going off to work!

Great photos and you seem to be lucky with the weather.

Could you (or someone) kindly mind explaining the route? Maybe on Google Maps? I've heard quite a lot about the NC500 but I'm not sure what the route is.
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