Annual GTR Meet up May 2020.

[GLA55Y]

The "Oban Loop" is an option/alternative for anyone who would like a ferry trip.
The first stop at Arduaine and last at the Whistlefield Inn are the same whether the ferry is used or not.

Crianlarich to Tarbert Ferry      1 h, 54 min   91   P&T stop at Arduaine

After 10:15, the ferry departs every hour, check-in closes 10 min prior to departure. Single fare for a motorcycle was £4.35. Not sure if this has risen since last year. Arduaine to Tarbert Ferry is 39 min, getting the 13:15 ferry would be good, leaving Arduaine around midday. The ferry is non-bookable in advance, just turn up and pay at the port office. Crossing is 25 min.

Portavadie Ferry to Crianlarich      1 h, 54 min   92   ETA at Whistlefield Inn P&T stop 14:30

            TOTAL   3 h, 48 min   183   ETA at Crianlarich 16:30

Unfortunately the forum does not allow (.gpx) files to be uploaded. I can send it on email closer to the date.

https://goo.gl/maps/8oxovW1HdvSRaJR68

[Lonewolf]

I quite fancy a trip to Oban and then hopping on the ferry to the Isle of Mull. I think most people have done Skye to death and the last time I did Skye it was a bloody nightmare with the volume of traffic and huge RV's at every turn and in some cases queuing three deep at the passing places on the single track roads. Don't even get me going about some of the foreign tourists who didn't want to drive on the left!!!!!

[Rusty]

This is getting better every day ... "The Oban Loop" ????? .... ohhhhh yes please 

[Lonewolf]

This is getting better every day ... "The Oban Loop" ????? .... ohhhhh yes please 

Rusty probably thinks its a traditional Highland dance! 

[pross]

Rusty probably thinks its a traditional Highland dance! 

[GLA55Y]

I quite fancy a trip to Oban and then hopping on the ferry to the Isle of Mull. I think most people have done Skye to death and the last time I did Skye it was a bloody nightmare with the volume of traffic and huge RV's at every turn and in some cases queuing three deep at the passing places on the single track roads. Don't even get me going about some of the foreign tourists who didn't want to drive on the left!!!!!

[Rusty]

Rusty probably thinks its a traditional Highland dance! 

I have been watching a lot of Strictly !!!

[GLA55Y]

OK, update is, we've got booked into the Muthu Ben Doran Hotel so it keeps us all together.
Happy days.

[Lonewolf]

OK, update is, we've got booked into the Muthu Ben Doran Hotel so it keeps us all together.
Happy days.

We've all booked into the Ben More Lodge.......

[GLA55Y]

Lol 

I hope that's a joke ?

[Rusty]

Stop it Steve .... your,e like a naughty school boy 

All is fine Mr GLA55Y 

[Lonewolf]

Lol 

I hope that's a joke ?

Lol, yes just messing with you. 

[flatfour]

Well, I'm still booked at Tyndrum Lodge, around 150 yards away to avoid any rowdiness!

I say me, because my wife has now decided to stay in Edinburgh whilst I attend the meeting.

Our daughter is flying up to join her so that they can shop, so I've arranged the rental of an apartment for them in the centre. We're then going to our usual haunt at Ashkirk for a few days afterward, before returning home.

[Lonewolf]

Colin that sounds like a win, win situation. Your wife and daughter get to spend your money even when they're not present and you get to spend quality time with a load of strange blokes in the middle of nowhere! What could possibly go wrong. 

[flatfour]

Steve, I don't think that they will go too mad, as my daughter will have only hand baggage allowance and we are on the bike!

Whatever they do though, it's difficult to argue when, as my wife says, she has accommodated a lifetime of aviation and motorbikes, so I don't even try any longer.

I would still much rather spend the weekend with you all at Tyndrum than shop with them in Edinburgh however!