Hi, we are thinking of touring the west side (and possibly some central) parts of scotland in August, we will have a camper and a car and caravan (4 adults, 3 children (12 years, 2 years and 3 months). We like historical items and walking!! Any suggestions. cheers Helen
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I'm glad so many people want to visit West Scotland. I live in the north east, and by the look of things, it will be much quieter here and we can enjoy the beaches, the walking, the wildlife, the mountains, the distilleries etc... We also won't be bothered by midgies and ,statistically anyway, it will be much drier.
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Cullen bay taken last August bank holiday.
------------- Two drifters off to see the world.
I'm tired of reality, so I'm off to look for a good fantasy.
Quote: Originally posted by Capt Lightning on 30/1/2011
I'm glad so many people want to visit West Scotland. I live in the north east, and by the look of things, it will be much quieter here and we can enjoy the beaches, the walking, the wildlife, the mountains, the distilleries etc... We also won't be bothered by midgies and ,statistically anyway, it will be much drier.
You're welcome to share this.
Cullen bay taken last August bank holiday.
But if you want dramatic scenery, ie the pass of Glencoe the West Coast is your place.
------------- Had to give up the camping due to the rubbish Weather and Wind, so got myself a campervan!
I'll not deny that the West coast is dramatic, I'm simply (somewhat tongue-in-cheek) suggesting that by favouring the west, people miss out on the different scenery of the East.
The reason there are very few midges on the east coast of Scotland is that they would need to have the engines of Concord on their behinds just to stay still in the constant north sea wind that howls across that landscape.
Even their hills have all been blown westwards.
We may have the odd midge or three, but ye canny beat a balmy summer evening with a BBQ on a beach of a billion crushed razor shells.
Many thanks for your replies and help, nearly sorted going from Sc**thorpe to Carlisle, to Loch Lomond, to Fort William to Blair Atholl, to East Calder to Strathclyde (seeing friends family) down to Appleby in Westmoreland then Home, any suggestions for things to do in these areas always greatly received.
I have emailed all the campsites to get prices, etc and most have automatically reserved me places, I wanted to just go and stop when I wanted too but the others in our party wanted to book and be sure of places.
One campsite was already fully booked in august!!
Hope this helps
Helen
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Hi Helen, Carlisle has it`s Castle and Cathedral, Hadrians Wall is close by. Talkin Tarn is near Brampton, it`s a country park with boats for hire, walks etc. Which site are you staying at??
Quote: Originally posted by thebiz on 29/1/2011
I suggest you start with two websites ( sorry, I cant do links). 1) undiscovered Scotland....gives fairly detailed information on even small areas 2) walkhighlands.....gives routes and degree of difficulty of walks, from Munro bagging to more gentle rambles. Also has a forum if you have questions
Here is the LINK for Undiscovered Scotland. Just click on the area you want on the map. Then on any Red named place.
This is the LINK for walkhighlands and again it is just a case of picking an area on the interactive map.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Touring in West Scotland
