Planning my Expedition for 2016

Hia

Just been looking and may be heading up to Scotland after Whittingham early thinking
Yes I know I said I wouldn't go up to Scotland after the Hebredes but 
Want to go Aberdeen side 

So let the planning comenice
Actually I still have my planning from the other year when I changed my mind 

Well you know me could change my mind but that will sort May out 
Then I can sort June out then July

Blooming heck where's the year going 

Hia

Whittingham then to Scotland then to Northumberland

Brid then around that area 

Misserton then around that area

Like it when it all starts to take shape

Then I can change the shape 
Ha ha

Polly wrote:

Hia

Whittingham then to Scotland then to Northumberland

Brid then around that area 

Misserton then around that area

Like it when it all starts to take shape

Then I can change the shape 
Ha ha

Might as well do Bridlington on your way back from Northumberland - 3 month trip

Hia

Well my planning as started 
Whittingham 
Moffat C&CC site
Haggerston Castle Northumberland.  Haven Hols
Falkirk Wheel


That's my starting point 29 April -11 May 

Stage 1 complete 


Happy Bunny

Hopefully meet up with Derek in Northumberland 

Could do a jig

Awaiting part 2

Could do with a map to show you

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Or do you want an app that follows you and saves your trip?

Hia

Ken can I add to it later
Can I save it

Can I get one where I add as I go along 
App would be ok

I just had a quick look and it looks like you do it as you go, if you do it now I couldn't find a way of adding a stop in between two that are already on there, but I might have missed it, have you not tried Google maps? think theres a limit on amount of places but its ages since I used it, I just use pinpoints now on my maps, like the one I have sent you

No good anyway that AA one, only 4 locations allowed

Polly wrote:

App would be ok

Search your app store, I just googled it and this looks OK but best downloading a few and trying them out and pick one you like

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[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] as mentioned by our newest member Camp1, thanks for this info John

What's the difference between track and check the one I put on ?

Track is an Iphone app, hadn't heard of it but Camp1 mentioned it in another post, thought it would be ideal for Polly because she has an Ifoon

Yes Ken that is the difference, had not realised it was only Ifoon as I never opened the link, the one I said was compatible with both Android and Ifoon.

His

Doing abit of planning
I will be staying at campsites and wild camping hopefully most of the time as long as I don't scare myself
Now where do I find the wild camping spots.
When on Hebredes and Southern Ireland I had them on my Tom Tom 
Anyone got anything I can use or anyone name some for me
Heading up the EAST side of Scotland all the way to the top 
Thanks

Helmsdale
Have a look at Nairn beach while your up that way too

Polly have a look on wildcamping.co.uk website, there's thousands on there a a lot are in Nortern Scotland. In order to download them all for yor Tom Tom you will need to subscribe, but it's well worth it, we use them all the time. Also got pub stopovers listed so you can have a meal and then stay overnight in their carpark.
One of the best wild camps on north coast is Tongue - fantastic views to wake up to.
Steve & Kim

Polly, you have the perfect site on our own home page 'searchforsites.co.uk' loads of wildcamping spots covering your'e route, must admit they get a bit scarce once you pass Inverness, but loads of info on there.

Hia

Thanks Bob 
All I get is a map

Polly, have you registered (free) as you get ALL the info on the sites, + gps co-ords, tel nos in fact everything you need to plan a route. Just one page of many.

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There you are Polly, Brown M/hs are wild camping, Blue M/hs are overnight parking(no services) so plenty of free parking all the way up the East coast to Scotland 
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Hia

Thanks Bob 

Hia

I am doing well have my first plan of getting up Scotland the route 
But that can change

I keep trying to look in searchforsites but it pops up saying
Location Detection not supported in browser. 
Can someone tell me what that means 
Thanks

Will post my route plan at the moment 

But saying that I'm going straight up the east coast with just a couple of diversions.
Not worked on my downward route

But that will be down to
Inverness and down the middle
Hoping to call in at Ben Nevis distillery

Polly have you registered as you should get all the info required if you do

Hia

Well my planning is coming along nicely with a mixture of campsites and wild camping 
I am upto Elgin and I will post my plan for you to cast your eyes over for advise.

Our Carl as just been round with the dates for the MX Youth Nationals 2016
And guess what there is a round up near St Andrews in July
So my return journey as changed before I have started. I just planned to call in Fort William but not now

Polly wrote:

Our Carl as just been round with the dates for the MX Youth Nationals 2016
And guess what there is a round up near St Andrews in July
So my return journey as changed before I have started. I just planned to call in Fort William but not now

Turn your journey round, go up via the west coast and Fort William and come back down the east coast

His

Oh of course 
Did some of the west coast last year 
Will think about it  

Many years ago we did recovery on a contra flow at Glenrothes. We were parked on the Lomond Centre carpark( for 3 months) which was like a large village hall. We visited Kirkcaldy (pronounced Curcody) which had a large carpark down by the sea just as you entered the town. If still there would make an excellent overnight stop. When we last went up east side of Scotland in the motorhome we found if we left the main roads and found a large layby we managed to spend an undisturbed night. Near Inverness we spent the night in a layby outside a old people's home. That was a good park  

Hia

Right  first of my route to the top of Scotland 
I will be leaving friends at Whittingham Beer and sausage Festival , more beer than sausage, in May

Home
Whittingham
Moffat.                                              C&CC campsite
Haggerston Castle Northumberland     Haven Holidays
Silver Sands Aberdour
Union Street Arbroath
Harbour Arbroath
Laurencekirk.                                  Dovecot Campsite
Old Pier Stonehaven
Cove Bay Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Cruden Bay
Portsoy
Elgin.                                              Riverside Campsite
Rosemarkee.                                            C&CC campsite
Strathpeffer.   
Tain
Helmsdale Harbour
Thurso.                                       Thurso Bay Campsite
Scrabster.     5 June For ferry  
                     then Ken and Adele  take 
                    over for the 2 weeks
And not forgetting places I will be visiting as well on my way

Hia

Well I'm on a count down 
All I know is that after Haggerston castle and a meet up with Derek 
I don't really know but I am looking forward to it
Not looked at my planning for ages.
If I freek out I can find a campsite 
It's life and you only get one go at it 
And after my near death 
Experience
Well I am doing it 
It's just I'm going to have to talk to myself a lot more or even talk to strangers 

Are you staying near Aberdeen? we found a great spot when we were there and ideal for wild camping, we sat there a few hour watching the dolphins before we got our ferry - CLICK HERE AND HERE

Hia

My plan

Just to brighten your evening up
Here is a list of roughly where I will be staying
Burntisland
Silver Sands
Crieff C&CC THS. For some conversation 
Arbroath 
St Cyrus
Gourdon
Dovecot campsite ( for clean up shower etc)
Stonehaven
Aberdeen
Cruden Bay
New Aberdour
Port Soy
Find horn
Strathpefler (visiting old friends if they are around)
Rosemarkee C&CC Site )

Then I think
Brora
Helmsdale
Wick
Dinner
John O Groats
Scrabster for ferry on 5 June

Anywhere on this list I should think twice about

Don't park too close to the beach at John o' Groats Polly. The sea can get rough over night. When we stayed there a camper van was parked near the beach and when we woke up in the morning after a very rough sea and windy night the van had gone Never did find out where.

Hia

First change calling at Kelpies and staying over to see them lit up
Saw them last year but didn't know they lit up
So going there first then onto Burntisland

Was going to Kelpies on the way back but thought naaaa  I've got a spare day or two before the CCC THS opens

Hia

Thought I would be cheeky and ask the pub at New Pitsligo if I could park overnight on their carpark in return of having a meal

They said no problem if I can get it not to big to get round the bend of there car park but if not can stay on the road 
Did check their prices and menus first
Really chuffed as the Sim-Mutch family came from there
Brill
My plans are coming together nicely

happy planning polly.i think you should be in logistics.

Pitsligo arms?
Take a wide swing in to get straight before you start going through the entrance, looks a bit narrow if it is that one

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If those are car tracks from the road through the gate and up the drive I think the entrance is too narrow for a motorhome which is approx 7ft3ins wide mirror edge to edge.

Personally I don't like that telegraph pole just waiting to jump out lol

Hia

Lovely journey up to Moffat C&CC yesterday.
So so quite on the motorway 
I know it sounds silly but people seem more relaxed driving 

Moffat site is in the town so can walk in 

No to reception , mind you not watched it for six days now 

It's decided to rain today 
Oh we'll never mind radio on 
Everything charging up 
Oil fill rad  on 
Nice and cosy 
Will try photos but interest slow and hit and miss

Yeah Polly, you go past lancaster and seem to leave all the rush and push behind you

Hia

I have Internet so thought I would let you know I am safe and sound

Started at
Whittingham
Moffat. BEUTIFUL 
Haggerston uck
Falkirk wheel and I went on the boat (Frank) 
Visited Kelpies to see them lit up took 2 evenings the last evening didn't get back till gone 12
Silver sands Aberdour Lovely
Visited Burnsisland
THS C&CC Leven
Now at C&CC site at Scone 
Done my wash and good clean up 
Weather as been dry and sunny but a chilly breeze making it feel cold in the evenings.
Lovely and sunny and warm today
Think its forecast rain rest of week
I'm here till Wednesday unless I decide to stay longer 
We will see 
So there you have it 
I'm ok

happy days polly,sounds like your enjoying it.keep it up and keep safe see you soon.

Pleased to hear your enjoying yourself Polly. Look forward to hearing about your adventures.

Hia

Well i am one HAPPY BUNNY

seen them
BRILL

What you may ask

WHAT I WANTED TO SEE


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Hia

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great pics Polly, really enjoying your trip.

Hia

Tonight's view from my front window
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Hia
Stonehaven harbour

Bloody hell Polly it must be very windy blowing you over like that