@Stevo7682 we have taken the meal deal as well so will be eating there on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well.
Event (autumn) Scottish run 2022 September 17th and 18th
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@bertiejaffa Lee there are a few smaller petrol stations dotted around both days
Ullapool on the Sunday has the biggest one a Jet station the problem like you say is acquiring super unleaded .
Stephen.
Ullapool on the Sunday has the biggest one a Jet station the problem like you say is acquiring super unleaded .
Stephen.
The midges in the highlands can be fierce so get some of this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Smidge-Mid...42&hvtargid=pla-488605421174&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
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Here is the link to my route for the 2 days where you should be able to download them for tom tom etc
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Here is the link to my route for the 2 days where you should be able to download them for tom tom etc
I've just looked at the first one and there are nearly 90 waypoints. Have I done something wrong?
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An update on our itinerary we have booked a few of our stops on both days
Day 1.
The Midge bite cafe ,Achnasheen our first stop in the morning.
Our Lunch stop is booked at The Walled Gardens ,Applecross
Our first afternoon stop will be at Shieldaig we are winging it there for those who want something.
Our last stop is at Achnasheen is just a convenience break at the station carpark.
Day 2.
Our first stop will be at Ullapool we have not booked anything but there are a number of cafes etc.
Our lunch stop is at Gairloch the Myrtle Bank Hotel in Gairloch ( we should be more than welcome there as the owners husband is a petrolhead)
Our afternoon stop is not confirmed yet but should have that sorted that by the weekend our original venue had to cancel due to staffing issues ( hospitality up north still has a number of recruitment issues).
Stephen.
Day 1.
The Midge bite cafe ,Achnasheen our first stop in the morning.
Our Lunch stop is booked at The Walled Gardens ,Applecross
Our first afternoon stop will be at Shieldaig we are winging it there for those who want something.
Our last stop is at Achnasheen is just a convenience break at the station carpark.
Day 2.
Our first stop will be at Ullapool we have not booked anything but there are a number of cafes etc.
Our lunch stop is at Gairloch the Myrtle Bank Hotel in Gairloch ( we should be more than welcome there as the owners husband is a petrolhead)
Our afternoon stop is not confirmed yet but should have that sorted that by the weekend our original venue had to cancel due to staffing issues ( hospitality up north still has a number of recruitment issues).
Stephen.
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Not at all Gary my route likes to do it's own route at times plus converting it onto different sat nav devices the way point stop the sat nav having any bright alternative route ideas.
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These are the TomTom files that I'll be using. I had the rough route from the map on p.1, but thanks @Stevo7682 for the details of the stops. If you use them you'll need to make some minor amendments, as I'm staying at a different hotel.
http://www.porterbility.co.uk/Files/ITN/20220917_scottish_run.itn
http://www.porterbility.co.uk/Files/ITN/20220918_scottish_run.itn
http://www.porterbility.co.uk/Files/ITN/20220917_scottish_run.itn
http://www.porterbility.co.uk/Files/ITN/20220918_scottish_run.itn
Downloaded both routes easily enough for my Garmin
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So I was just plotting my to and from the hotel route
On the Friday it will just be the direct boring route A/M77 ,M74 , M73 , M80 , A9.
But I think we will do the same as our recce weekend and take the scenic route back.
So down past Loch ness through Fort William to the Ballachulish bridge then a different way rather than follow a82 through Glencoe ( as awesome as it is ) it will be head towards Oban to the Connel bridge and stop at falls of lora hotel for some lunch ( like to pop in if up that way as its a hotel we have stayed at a number of times and held 2 Scottish runs at ) then down towards Arrochar but turning off to head to Dunoon to catch the ferry across then down the coast road via Largs and home
Stephen.
On the Friday it will just be the direct boring route A/M77 ,M74 , M73 , M80 , A9.
But I think we will do the same as our recce weekend and take the scenic route back.
So down past Loch ness through Fort William to the Ballachulish bridge then a different way rather than follow a82 through Glencoe ( as awesome as it is ) it will be head towards Oban to the Connel bridge and stop at falls of lora hotel for some lunch ( like to pop in if up that way as its a hotel we have stayed at a number of times and held 2 Scottish runs at ) then down towards Arrochar but turning off to head to Dunoon to catch the ferry across then down the coast road via Largs and home
Stephen.
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So I've decided also that this years run is the Ross and Cromarty run
As both days route pretty much run right through the region.
Stephen.
As both days route pretty much run right through the region.
Stephen.
@Stevo7682 The route you are coming back (you will come past our house) is the route we will use coming up. We buy the ferry tickets in bulk so I will bring you a car and passenger tickets ( was down your way on Wednesday at Dobbies)
What a lovely trip, i was married in poolewe, its a beautiful part of the world.
Cracking grub in the myrtle too, keep an eye out front for otters.
Cracking grub in the myrtle too, keep an eye out front for otters.
Some great roads there. Nice to see its up north and not just the central belt 
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UPDATE TUESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
Hi everyone some important updates concerning dinners ( those who will be at the hotel at dinner time on Friday night need to respond).
The brewers fayre when we spoke to them the other day have major staffing issues as with most places in hospitality in the North but could still take our booking relatively close to when I wanted.
Dinner Friday night 7pm
John at the brewers has asked if we can get everyones order for starter and main courses ( I will add menu at end )
So can the guys who are there for dinner on Friday night look at the menu get back to me either on here or pm whatever suits you thanks this will be a great help.
HE SAID FRIDAY NIGHT SHOULD BE THE ONLY NIGHT PRE ORDER WOULD BE REQUIRED.
Dinner Saturday night 7.15 pm
@Redsheep I have added your party as requested to the numbers
Dinner Sunday night 7.30 pm
Hope you can read these OK
Guys can you let me know by Thursday tea time at the latest as we need to email the hotel.
Stephen.
Hi everyone some important updates concerning dinners ( those who will be at the hotel at dinner time on Friday night need to respond).
The brewers fayre when we spoke to them the other day have major staffing issues as with most places in hospitality in the North but could still take our booking relatively close to when I wanted.
Dinner Friday night 7pm
John at the brewers has asked if we can get everyones order for starter and main courses ( I will add menu at end )
So can the guys who are there for dinner on Friday night look at the menu get back to me either on here or pm whatever suits you thanks this will be a great help.
HE SAID FRIDAY NIGHT SHOULD BE THE ONLY NIGHT PRE ORDER WOULD BE REQUIRED.
Dinner Saturday night 7.15 pm
@Redsheep I have added your party as requested to the numbers
Dinner Sunday night 7.30 pm
Hope you can read these OK
Guys can you let me know by Thursday tea time at the latest as we need to email the hotel.
Stephen.