Similar offers
Information:
Information:
Information:

The West Coast (Scotland)

Quote-start

Driving the West Coast of Scotland

Quote-end

5 Jan 7th, 2005  (Feb 25th, 2005)

20 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Stunning scenery

Disadvantages:
lots of driving

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Value for Money

Sightseeing

Shopping

Nightlife

Ease of getting around

nickyturnill

nickyturnill

About me:

Member since:05.01.2005

Reviews:118

Members who trust:154

In early September we spend a week driving the west coast of Scotland. From Newcastle we drove to Glasgow and spent a night in the city. Then up to the stunning scenery of Loch Lomond and then continuing up the West Coast which is just stunning, empty and pristine..... Then across to the isle of Skye for a night and finally across the country to Loc Ness and Inverness and the long trip back home from there.

This is a trip I would recommend to anyone willing to undertake the driving, believe me it's a long way even from the depths of the North that is Newcastle. Additionally of course you must be happy to camp and in this respect obviously you take a risk with the weather but this is Scotland what do you expect! We had perfect weather which helped, although it was freezing at night.

There are countless back of beyond, empty campsites in which you can pay next to nothing to sleep (<£10 to pitch up) with a stunning view from your tent, basic but adequate and clean facilities were always provided and there are so few people and so few cars on the roads which is GREAT! You're going to need some equipment e.g. tent, portable stove, maps, foldaway chairs etc but once you have all this then you're away and can repeat the experience in the future.

The Isle of Skye was a particular highlight, we took the ferry across to the South on the way and headed home over the bridge in the North. We dinined on some of the best and freshest seafood I've ever had in Portree, gorgeous languistines freshly caught and juicy mussles washed down with a glass of wine and a great view of the pretty little harbour from the window. This was our special trest on our cheap trip and it is pricey but it was my partner's birthday!

This is an ideal trip just for relaxing, spending a week out in the fresh air and walking. It did us the world of good!! Get planning for next Summer and let me know how it goes!

Nicky  
Pictures of The West Coast (Scotland)
The West Coast (Scotland) Picture 92057 tb
Loch Lomond National Park

How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines

exceptional

very helpful

helpful

somewhat helpful

not helpful

off topic

Products you might be interested in »

De Vere Dunston Hall, Norwich

De Vere Dunston Hall, Norwich

Hotels - Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8PQ - 3 Stars - 130 Rooms

User reviews (1)

Buy now for only £ 67.06

De Vere Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth

De Vere Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth

Hotel - Bath Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EW - 4 Stars - 131 Rooms

User reviews (3)

Buy now for only £ 47.76

De Vere Slaley Hall, Hexham

De Vere Slaley Hall, Hexham

Hotel - Slaley, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 0BY - 3 Stars - 142 Rooms

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 56.93

Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford

Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford

Hotel - Mayo Avenue, Off Rooley Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 8HZ - 131 Rooms

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 40.00

Macdonald Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Bolton

Macdonald Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Bolton

Hotel - Hospital Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL7 9PZ - 3 Stars - 128 Rooms

User reviews (3)

Buy now for only £ 54.03

Swallow Imperial Hotel, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Swallow Imperial Hotel, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Hotel - Jesmond Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1PR - 2 Stars - 131 Rooms

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 40.00

Comments about this review »

LeeroyBrown 21.06.2005 02:09

I have been to most of these places (not them all) and would pretty much agree with you. However the East cost is soooooo much better than the west coast, after all I live there ! Leeroy ~Onwards and Upwards~

Paid.Ark.Man 27.05.2005 14:37

Love this part of the world, the roads are fantastic. Me and a couple of mates went up there on the bikes a few years back.

BadCompany 17.04.2005 19:37

Too cold up there.

Related offers for The West Coast (Scotland) »

NH Hoteles 0 Ratings

NH Hoteles

NH Hotels, the hotel chain leader in Europe, with more than 300 hotels in 20 countries in Europe, Latin America and Africa. Enter into our web site and find the best available tariff at all times

 Visit Shop  >
NH Hoteles
Booking.com 27 Ratings

Booking.com

3702 hotels in United Kingdom at discount prices - with instant e-mail confirmation! Free cancellation within 24 hours from the time of booking!

 Visit Shop  >
Booking.com


More reviews »

The West Coast (Scotland) - review by Gillies

Advantages: Beautiful, breathtaking scenery
Disadvantages: Unpredictable weather

The West Coast (Scotland) - review by Gillies Gillies 02.05.2005 (02.05.2005) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of The West Coast (Scotland)

The West Coast (Scotland) - review by jo145

Advantages: Stunning scenery, peace and tranquility
Disadvantages: Midges at some times of years!

The West Coast (Scotland) - review by jo145 jo145 17.07.2004 (17.07.2004) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: exceptional
Review of The West Coast (Scotland)

The West Coast (Scotland) - review by MHam

Advantages: Beautiful, amazing countryside
Disadvantages: Midges, hundreds of Midges

The West Coast (Scotland) - review by MHam MHam 14.08.2004 (14.08.2004) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of The West Coast (Scotland)

The West Coast (Scotland) - review by elspeth334

Advantages: Plenty to do
Disadvantages: midges

The West Coast (Scotland) - review by elspeth334 elspeth334 10.02.2001 (23.11.2006) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of The West Coast (Scotland)

The West Coast (Scotland) - review by jimblob

Advantages: Great nightlife,shops and sights
Disadvantages: re-generation still in progress

The West Coast (Scotland) - review by jimblob jimblob 16.10.2002 · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of The West Coast (Scotland)



Are you the manufacturer / provider of The West Coast (Scotland)? Click here