Chewingthefat
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Acmelvich beach is the most beautiful beach in the world! It’s a must see x
Hahah! Have you ever seen that video that went viral a few years back of a young lad trying to shut work van door during a storm on the Western Isles? It’s amazing. Yes, Western Isles are gorgeous but I wouldn’t camp there!!I've been on holiday to Barra, Harris and Lewis and the Cairngorms, all beautiful. The beaches up there are as good as Barbados but the water is freezing so take a wetsuit if you want to do a spot of swimming. Also you need to be able to drive because public transport is not like a city person knows it. Its like 3 buses a day etc in some places.
I wouldn't camp in a tent either, when I was on Harris the storms were that bad you would have been blown away and never seen again. Caravans had to be strapped down otherwise they went 10 feet in the air. Straight up like a balloon.
it’s on the north west coast, near Lochinver. Just google Achmelvich Beach and look at the imagesCan I ask where it is?
Hey! Ah, fab. I'm open to hiring a van and touring round. We want enough time to do things (like walks etc.) but touring round might be a good idea.I’m from Scotland and would definitely recommend going to some of the islands Skye, Arran, Mull, Lewis and Islay are all beautiful And have really good transport links to the mainland. Were you thinking of hiring and camper van and touring or would you just go to the one place?
All added to the list! I'm definitely looking for somewhere to go and just 'be' and enjoy being outside so these look perfectI agree the islands are beautiful. Amongst others, i've been to the isles of Mull and Lewis and they are exceptional
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it’s on the west coast. North of Ullapool. It’s beautiful and the drive up there is stunning
No probs! Here's 3 of the places we've stayed at around Loch TayFantastic! Really does sound like the best of both worlds. Living in the NE of England was amazing as there is such a variety of landscape but I was too young to get myself round. Now, as an adult, I really appreciate those options. Love hill climbing- we've got loads round by us so that's right up my street. I am a water baby at heart, though, so having easy access to the coast would be a dream.
That would be amazing- thank you! No rush- but would be fab. Thanks!!
Hahaha. Well, there's an image!! Crikey. Thank you for the advice!I've been on holiday to Barra, Harris and Lewis and the Cairngorms, all beautiful. The beaches up there are as good as Barbados but the water is freezing so take a wetsuit if you want to do a spot of swimming. Also you need to be able to drive because public transport is not like a city person knows it. Its like 3 buses a day etc in some places.
I wouldn't camp in a tent either, when I was on Harris the storms were that bad you would have been blown away and never seen again. Caravans had to be strapped down otherwise they went 10 feet in the air. Straight up like a balloon.
Fantastic! Really does sound like the best of both worlds. Living in the NE of England was amazing as there is such a variety of landscape but I was too young to get myself round. Now, as an adult, I really appreciate those options. Love hill climbing- we've got loads round by us so that's right up my street. I am a water baby at heart, though, so having easy access to the coast would be a dream.I love living in Aberdeenshire, it's the best of both worlds, close to the sea but we also have the Cairngorms on our doorstep. Not sure if you're into hill climbing but our closest munro (Mount Keen) is less than 40 mins away from our house
Happy to provide a few links to places we've stayed at around Loch Tay if you'd like to look into it further!
Oh yes! The festival would be amazing to see. Good ideas.I’ve never visited but always fancied the cairngorms. Also Loch Ness, Fingals cave, and the Shetland Islamds when they have their up hella aa festival.
Hi!I live on the coast in Aberdeenshire and our favourite place to visit as a family is Loch Tay, it's beautiful. We've stayed in Killin and Kenmore many times and at a few properties on the north side of the loch. Lots to do around that area, watersports, boat trips, walks, cycling, we love it
Oh and Arran over on the west coast is also great! We went a few years ago and have booked to go again next July