View from/of your van.

[GrumpyGranddad]

T5.1 meets T6.1 on the Isle of Lewis

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How was the Outer Hebrides? We’re off there soon. Weather looks amazing.

 

[subthree]

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It's even better this morning!

You can just see the Jungfrau popping out, which we climbed 15 years ago. Don't think we will be doing that with the kids today!

 

[Perfectos]

It's even better this morning!

You can just see the Jungfrau popping out, which we climbed 15 years ago. Don't think we will be doing that with the kids today!

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I see you put the ornaments away overnight !

I liked the Lilliputian house

enjoy

 

[Sven@Calicamp]

Nice stop in Uvdal, Norway

 

[Camperfamily]

How was the Outer Hebrides? We’re off there soon. Weather looks amazing.

Outer Hebrides was amazing, we done Barra to Lewis over two weeks. This was the first day on Vatersay.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Outer Hebrides was amazing, we done Barra to Lewis over two weeks. This was the first day on Vatersay.

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Fabulous @Camperfamily and so lucky with the weather. We’re doing the same route I think. Oban to Barra ferry, up through the islands and then Stornaway to Ullapool ferry back. Popping over to Skye and the Lake District on our journey home. Can’t wait.
Out of interest, did you have any midge problems? I’d guess not.

 

[Camperfamily]

@GrumpyGranddad yes, similar itinerary indeed. We done Oban to Barra, all the main Outer Hebrides islands, then back to mainland on the Stornoway to Ullapool crossing. We then stayed a night each in Ullapool, Kinlochewe, Kyle of Lochalsh (allowing a day trip to Skye) and Glencoe.

We experienced no midges on the islands (although my wife suffered a few painful horsefly bites whilst on the Uists). Kinlochewe was awful for midges, Kyle of Lochalsh and Glencoe not too bad. The Smidge forecast is pretty reliable.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

@GrumpyGranddad yes, similar itinerary indeed. We done Oban to Barra, all the main Outer Hebrides islands, then back to mainland on the Stornoway to Ullapool crossing. We then stayed a night each in Ullapool, Kinlochewe, Kyle of Lochalsh (allowing a day trip to Skye) and Glencoe.

We experienced no midges on the islands (although my wife suffered a few painful horsefly bites whilst on the Uists). Kinlochewe was awful @for midges, Kyle of Lochalsh and Glencoe not too bad. The Smidge forecast is pretty reliable.

Thanks @Camperfamily glad it was almost midge free. Hopefully in September when we go we won’t have a plague but will keep an eye on the Smidge forecast.
If we do encounter the dastardly midges it’s likely to be at campsites in Loch Lomond (Cashel), Ullapool (Ardmair Point) and maybe Skye (Torvaig) and Fort William (GlennNevis).

 

[The Blue Merle]

Some proper wild camping, got pretty cold last night but loved listening to the rain on the canvas.

 

[andyinluton]

If we do encounter the dastardly midges it’s likely to be at campsites in Loch Lomond (Cashel),

In all our years of travelling, that campsite is the one where we've had most problems with midges.
Its perfect for them, plenty of shade, sheltered from most of the wind, & a Loch full of water.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

In all our years of travelling, that campsite is the one where we've had most problems with midges.
Its perfect for them, plenty of shade, sheltered from most of the wind, & a Loch full of water.

Oh no!! That’s a stopover night before going to Oban for the ferry. Maximum precautions at the ready.

 

[dripster]

Packed up ready for the journey home from Cornwall to Yorkshire yesterday. Custom gaffa taped door mirror all my own work.

 

[BeagleMum]

Some proper wild camping, got pretty cold last night but loved listening to the rain on the canvas.View attachment 82567

Lovely spot

 

[The Blue Merle]

Yep apart from the ticks and midges, back in van again after few nights tenting it

Lovely spot

 

[Jester]

Yep apart from the ticks and midges, back in van again after few nights tenting itView attachment 82647View attachment 82648

That poor dog always looks shattered after one of your hikes.

 

[Cali Phillip]

view over the river Nith from the aire south of Dumfries

 

[Pro moochers]

Are you doing a video on it mate?

Scheduled for Sunday


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[The Blue Merle]

He would be up in a shot if I moved, crashed out but ears always up.
He would go until he dropped dead, typical collie they don’t know when to stop (luckily I know what he can handle).
Plus he’s also nearly 10 1/2 now, so has to go easier.

That poor dog always looks shattered after one of your hikes.

 

[Jester]

He would be up in a shot if I moved, crashed out but ears always up.
He would go until he dropped dead, typical collie they don’t know when to stop (luckily I know what he can handle).
Plus he’s also nearly 10 1/2 now, so has to go easier.

He’s a lovely dog and companion.

 

[Amarillo]

Not my van (obviously) but thought this an interesting concept.

1. Hire a classic VW bus, wedding dress and tuxedo for the day.
2. Park up outside a boozer for the afternoon.
3. Get a photographer to take a photo or two.
4. Retire to the pub to tank up your maiden on Pernod and black.
5. Relocate to the love bug to consummate the marriage, witnessed by passing dog walkers.

 

[apreading]

Not my van (obviously) but thought this an interesting concept.

1. Hire a classic VW bus, wedding dress and tuxedo for the day.
2. Park up outside a boozer for the afternoon.
3. Get a photographer to take a photo or two.
4. Retire to the pub to tank up your maiden on Pernod and black.
5. Relocate to the love bug to consummate the marriage, witnessed by passing dog walkers.

Nice boozer - great food there. If carrying out your plan in that particular spot need to be careful of the tide though.

 

[Meoncoast]

Park up outside a boozer for the afternoon.

float away when the tide comes in.

 

[Jester]

Not my van (obviously) but thought this an interesting concept.

1. Hire a classic VW bus, wedding dress and tuxedo for the day.
2. Park up outside a boozer for the afternoon.
3. Get a photographer to take a photo or two.
4. Retire to the pub to tank up your maiden on Pernod and black.
5. Relocate to the love bug to consummate the marriage, witnessed by passing dog walkers.

Royal Oak pub between Havant and Hayling Island.

 

[TheDoc]

If you are into vintage plant this view doesn’t get much better….

 

[Joker 1299]

If you are into vintage plant this view doesn’t get much better….

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Just don‘t take the high road to Applecross with it!