North Scotland Tour Sept 2016

John. · 10-06-16, 12:14 PM

Looking like there's a wee tour taking shape on the S2forum for 2nd weekend in September.
Meeting on Sat 10th at The Hermitage near Dunkeld, likely noon.
Leaving The Hermitage and going via Pitlochry onto the A93, up and over Glenshee, through Ballater then left for Tomintoul via Cockbridge, Speybridge, Nairn and ending in Inverness on Sat evening.
Sunday, go up the A9 as far as Tain, then get on the A836 and head up to Lairg, stay on the A836 as far as Tounge where we'd do a left and get on the A838 far north coast road. Follow that around the far north west until Laxford Bridge where we'd cut in-land again remaining on the A838 and blast down the side of Loch Shin before returning to Larig and heading west on the A839 to Rosenhall where it becomes the A837. Stay on that road until Ledmore Junction, where we'd then head south down the A835 via Ullapool and the spectacularly fast section of the said road between there and Inverness, so back in Inverness for Sunday night.
Monday, homeward.

All Classsic Audis' welcome, some great roads and scenery(although at Glenshee the road is over 2000ft above see level so low cloud can sometimes obscure?!) with many photo opportunities.
If you've been looking for an excuse to "go for a drive!"....this is it.....and the banter will be good.
More info as it takes shape.

vorsprung durch technik · 10-06-16, 01:01 PM

This is already shaping up to be a belter of a tour folks,i'm really looking forward to this one!

From the tour last September.

Hanuman · 10-06-16, 01:28 PM

Damn. I've got my work cut out for me. I've yet to find time to sort the UR's MoT, (rear drive shaft- ABS ring corrosion), and booking time off might be a problem, this late.

vorsprung durch technik · 10-06-16, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Real MSH!

Damn. I've got my work cut out for me. I've yet to find time to sort the UR's MoT, (rear drive shaft- ABS ring corrosion), and booking time off might be a problem, this late.

Is that all, .. .. .. ..i've got to rebuild the whole,suspension front and back which isn't easy but i have no choice it has to be done!

Duffy3074 · 10-06-16, 04:27 PM

Some absolutely brilliant roads on there!

If I'm not working I'd be up for it

arthurious · 10-06-16, 07:48 PM

how far is the drive just thinking about it

John. · 11-06-16, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by arthurious

how far is the drive just thinking about it

About 425miles in total, that's from The Hermitage on Saturday until getting back to Inverness on the Sunday afternoon/evening.

cjp0349 · 16-06-16, 04:39 PM

Tempted...very, very tempted!

vorsprung durch technik · 16-06-16, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cjp0349

Tempted...very, very tempted!

Don't just say it,get in on it man!

cjp0349 · 16-06-16, 04:45 PM

But will my little 'agricultural' 16 valver keep up with all you turbo and high performance boyz!

10-06-16, 01:28 PM	#3
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,027	Damn. I've got my work cut out for me. I've yet to find time to sort the UR's MoT, (rear drive shaft- ABS ring corrosion), and booking time off might be a problem, this late. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

10-06-16, 01:01 PM	#2
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,762	This is already shaping up to be a belter of a tour folks,i'm really looking forward to this one! From the tour last September.

10-06-16, 04:27 PM	#5
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,167	Some absolutely brilliant roads on there! If I'm not working I'd be up for it

10-06-16, 07:48 PM	#6
arthurious Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cleveland Posts: 378	how far is the drive just thinking about it

16-06-16, 04:39 PM	#8
cjp0349 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lune Valley, North Lancashire Posts: 1,744	Tempted...very, very tempted!

16-06-16, 04:45 PM	#10
cjp0349 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lune Valley, North Lancashire Posts: 1,744	But will my little 'agricultural' 16 valver keep up with all you turbo and high performance boyz!