to late to book.

[oorgiz]

Thinking I was going to be busy over the christmas holiday I had no plans to go away in the M/H.It now looks like the plans have fallen through,so checking my CCC &CC books I see there are few sites open all year ( or just till n/year) and I assume that by the time I find out for sure of my change of plan 23/24 Dec it will be to late to book the limited sites.

 

So has anybody experience of touring the far north highlands at this time of year?

 

I fully realize that there will be no sites open, and at the risk of upsetting some, I do enjoy wild camping, my van is winterised.

 

Some may think its madness driving in rain sleet and snow but with a bit of research via the weather sites you dont need to be driving in the worst areas/ weathers, remember people do live in these places and with a little thought to what they are about to do manage everyday life just fine.

 

any and all comments welcome.

oorgiz.

[fred grant]

us is staying on our own side of the tamar bridge thank you. thats the left side for those in england. oorg - you made us shivver just reading your posting. Are you sure you want to make it to the highlands for xmas. Tis much warmer down yer. well most of the time tis anyway. good luck and take yer thermals.

Fred

[livewire]

We have often toured n/w scotland/hebrides at this time and have thoroughly enjoyed it:

 

Weather warmer than your expect due to westery winds/gulf stream.

No crowds (understatement).

Long nights are cosy in the van.

Ferry trip adds a felling of isolation.

Wild camping absolutely no problem (no other option). I have often felt is is welcomed on some of the islands as they welcome the tourist business to their small comunity that has no tourist facilities.

If you like walking/outdoors, some of the island coasts are wonderful.

 

Just remember though that if island hopping, make sure you are not stranded for 2 days over the new year holiday.

 

Couldn't recommed it highly enough (and there are no midges)

 

[michele]

Not at this time of year were all on here ha ha hah ha joke everyone (lol)

 

must get more of these pills tum te tum

;-)