2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 5, 2007 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Trip to Wanlockhead 24.11.07 As you now know, Arran YH is booked ,as are many others. However ,I have manged to find us an alternative: Wanlockhead. It is nearer than Oban and the roads are quieter. There is also a good pub. Here's the details: Hi Darryl Thank you for your enquiry. We do have availability to accommodate you on Saturday 24th November. The price per night would be £15 per person - including all bed linen & continental breakfast. Please let me know if you would like any further information or if you would like to go ahead and make a booking. Kind regards Lisa. Lisa Montgomery Lotus Lodge Hostel Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway ML12 6UT 01659 74544 I have booked the place, but I need to confirm numbers. So, in your own time, but preferably today , let me know if you're coming or not -If you are on the list and don't want to come, let me know. If you aren't but want to come, ditto. Darryl Kenny Stevie B Dougie Ian Paul John A Dennis Simon Alan Howie Martin Mark v W Jim Frank David Mck Campbell H Scott D cheers DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 No idea where it is or how we'll get there (Is there a ferry?) but count me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.yeoman Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Wanlockhead - thats god's own country. is there room for a slightly over weight, slightly (?) unfit, slightly slower than he used to be (hard to believe I know given how slow I was) cyclist? I promise not to wear the Boy Wonder outfit :>) I have been training hard over the last few months and can now eat more than ever. Please count me in - do you need deposit etc cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Darryl, I am going regardless of the destination. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howie Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Sounds good, I'm still in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 5, 2007 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 No problem Alan. No money needed yet. Kenny S - no ferry. But it is the highest village in Scotland possibly the UK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Blom Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Sounds tremendous Lads - well done on the Emailing Darryl!! Count me in too - Cant miss out on the return of Scott D Can We Let me know if you require any sort of Payment up front Darryl - might be a good idea as you dont want to get stung if any other decide to pull out at last minute through unforseen circumstances...... Stevie B> P.s. was dreading that Oban Road TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man5e Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 What does this do for the likely mileage. But count me in anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 5, 2007 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 What does this do for the likely mileage. But count me in anyway. Much less than Oban. At a guess I'd say around the 50 mile mark But others feel free to post more accurate info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 5, 2007 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 No idea where it is or how we'll get there (Is there a ferry?) but count me in It's here: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi? ... 291&up.y=5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted October 5, 2007 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Yip PMCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McKellar Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I'm in too. I have done this run a number of times over the lead hills and up the old A74 to Blackwood. From Houst to Blackwood is 100miles so would guess Wanlockhead would be 70 - 75 miles. Remember Wanlockhead is the highest village in Scotland [quote]High in the Lowther Hills to the west of the M74 is Wanlockhead, Scotland's highest village at 467m or 1531ft. It owes its existence to the lead, gold and other minerals found under the surrounding countryside. For more information and photographs, see the Wanlockhead, Feature Page. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Da Rosa Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 yip... so how do you get there ? Carsphairn- Moniave- Tynron- Thornhill would seem the most scenic Has anyone thought of going down on the Friday to allow a full days riding on different roads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 7, 2007 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 yip... So how do you get there ? Carsphairn- Moniave- Tynron- Thornhill would seem the most scenic Has anyone thought of going down on the Friday to allow a full days riding on different roads? Plenty of routes, most scenic and the route will be a departure from the usual roads most of us use. The actual ride there will be a full day on different roads at about 70 miles. We can fine tune the route later. If you fancy going down on the Friday night, then perhaps you could ride out to meet us on Saturday. Cheers Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mcskimming Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 sooooo! the joansin are heading into my backyard.i shall have to organise a possee and ambush them somewhere up there in hobbit country.(oops did i type that out loud) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Paul Count me in for the ambush possee, was that I you I saw this morning? Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted October 7, 2007 Committee Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Darryl, thanks very much, excellent venue. My attendance depends on work. I'll pm you to book a place with pre-payment, even if I can't go then it's worth £15 to think about it for the next 6 weeks. We were at Wanlockhead this summer. Road surface is are surprisingly good and little traffic. The only potential problem will be ice/snow in early winter. There is a surfaced road up to the radio masts on Green Lowther which adds another thousand feet of climbing. Looking forward to it. regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 7, 2007 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 I'm going to ring them tomorrow to confirm numbers. These are the people I think are going: Me Kenny S Stevie B Dougie Ian M Paul McD John A Dennis Simon Alan M Howie Martin Mark v W Frank David Mck Campbell H Scott D 17 bodies in total. Those who want to go on Friday night can make seperate arrangements for that night. Cheers Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Don't forget Mr Yeoman, Darryl He can transport all the gear in his new horse box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 8, 2007 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Yes, thanks Kenny - how could I forget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mark Whitehead Posted October 8, 2007 Members Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I’ve been to this hostel before. I remember it well – it’s the highest village in the country and the place was shrouded in cloud the whole time I was there. The (totally brutal) road race goes through the place as well, and there always seems to be lots of road kill about, so it’s a very atmospheric venue indeed! And it’s very hilly too! Count me in! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Hi All, Greetings from Very sunny Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia Managed to find a computer and have seen all the posts about the November 'Arran' weekend. Count me in again please. First went to Wanlockhead in 1959 when they had nae hot watter! Have managed to get three bike rides here on a borrowed bike and, believe me, its fantastic country for cycling - great roads, fantastic weather (80s every day), great scenery and very friendly people. Also met and rode with Fred Morini, an Itialian ex pro with Gerolsteiner. Fred is planning to run a training camp here in Apr09. This is well worth thinking about. If you want to know more about him, his website is www.fredmorini.com. See you a week on Sunday after the jet lag has worn aff. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Blom Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Hi Dennis, Tell Fred i was asking for him !! Trained with him earlier in March in Italy for seven days , Great guy to have on your side and very passionate about the bike in general! Stevie B> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mcskimming Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Paul Count me in for the ambush possee, was that I you I saw this morning? aye allan twas i. we depart tourist info at lanark at 10am for 2-4 hrs.varying routes and number of bodies.all very civillised now autumn is upon us. mudguard police are out and about in lanarkshire too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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