Oban/ West Coast Spring Bank 2013

[hadd]

Originally Posted by A1an

They might be struggling to accommodate the Ribs but I'm still waiting to hear from Mallaig Harbour Master about using his pontoons.

A pal of mine is the Keyholder for Morar slipway, he is sunning his arse in costa del something, il get a hold of him when he gets back.

If space for boats is an issue I can easily store them at mine.

Ok! i've spoke to kilmartin cottages & caravans today they have only 2 cottages & 2 caravans you can only book these next year at the start of season most of the campsites up there only take up to 4 man tents so for those who fancy Mallaig or Arisaig next year may struggle to book anywhere so option 2 for accommodation could be Oban caravan park again as we already know is a great site & easy boat launch & trailer storage at puffin divers, then up towards skye & do a few of the islands & coast line up there, any thoughts on option 2 for those who want to do the trip probably head up there again at spring bank cos we did get some great weather

[Jonny]

Have a look here http://www.sunnysidetouringsite.co.uk/

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Jonny

Have a look here Sunnyside Croft Touring Site

Is it not primarily a touring site with limited permament facilities?

[hadd]

Originally Posted by Jonny

Have a look here Sunnyside Croft Touring Site

Think they only have one static on site & thats booked up for spring bank week looks a nice site though

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Jonny

Have a look here Sunnyside Croft Touring Site

Looks a nice spot J!!....But All Lodges,and things with Walls and a Roof!.. are booked for last week in May
Obviously!!..Not Hailing from Yorkshire myself ....Two weeks under Canvas then doesn't realy appeal..
Oban again wouldn't be too much of a Chore!! Andy
It would Be nice if we could maybe get All the Lodges in the Row if we do decide to re-visit!
We always have the option do some exploring/rough camping further afield.. even if it meant trailing the Boats somewhere for an Hour or two...?

[Pikey Dave]

We're more than happy to do Oban again, it's a place we like & makes a good base for exploring further afield. I'm sure there's plenty of stuff we didn't see this year, including that fkin big rock We'd probably be tempted with a lodge next year, they looked good value if 4 were sharing, a bit easier for entertaining too

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

We're more than happy to do Oban again, it's a place we like & makes a good base for exploring further afield. I'm sure there's plenty of stuff we didn't see this year, including that fkin big rock We'd probably be tempted with a lodge next year, they looked good value if 4 were sharing, a bit easier for entertaining too

You could always come down my way and do Ghiga/Craighouse &PA up the Sound of Islay round into Loch tarbet.

[tony t]

Originally Posted by jambo

You could always come down my way and do Ghiga/Craighouse &PA up the Sound of Islay round into Loch tarbet.

I hear the Locals are a little hostile around that area

[jambo]

Originally Posted by tony t

I hear the Locals are a little hostile around that area

Okay I'll take that as a big no and take the HUFF

[tony t]

Originally Posted by jambo

Okay I'll take that as a big no and take the HUFF

i was on about the midges

[jambo]

Originally Posted by tony t

i was on about the midges

Naw I'm still in the Huff puff, midges a likely story! Actually Tony they have not been to bad so far as long as theres a wee breeze at evening time your okay. I was serious it would be nice cruise down to G island and anthor one over to Jura and islay.
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[kerny]

Are any of you guys going to be doing 2 weeks this time I know a couple of the gang are school teachers so is there any time near spring bank to accommodate this ?.

[tony t]

Originally Posted by kerny

Are any of you guys going to be doing 2 weeks this time I know a couple of the gang are school teachers so is there any time near spring bank to accommodate this ?.

We aint all part timers like some

[GeoffW]

Im sure if the verdict is you end up back in Oban again there is still much new ground to see such as Jura Islay and Colonsay as well as small Isles if weather around Ardnamurchan permits a passage further north for a long day trip .

You could always do Mallaig/Arisaig by steam train as a trip off the water from Fort William.

The Jacobite - Gallery

[hadd]

Originally Posted by GeoffW

Im sure if the verdict is you end up back in Oban again there is still much new ground to see such as Jura Islay and Colonsay as well as small Isles if weather around Ardnamurchan permits a passage further north for a long day trip .

You could always do Mallaig/Arisaig by steam train as a trip off the water from Fort William.

The Jacobite - Gallery

i' m sure we'll be back at Oban caravan park Douglas it's a good base to head out from & easy launch at puffin

[Pikey Dave]

The only way we could have a longer stay is to go at Easter, which is about a month earlier than spring bank next year. Weather could be dodgy & I don't know if I could survive a fortnight of 80+ miles/day, I know the dog couldn't.

[jambo]

I'll leave you in the good hands of geoff W

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Jonny

A quick trailer of the trip

Very good Jonny

Enjoying all the updates gentlemen

And your original HD vid was excellent also Jonny the extra quality was clearly evident

[hadd]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

The only way we could have a longer stay is to go at Easter, which is about a month earlier than spring bank next year. Weather could be dodgy & I don't know if I could survive a fortnight of 80+ miles/day, I know the dog couldn't.

I thought spring bank was the right time for the weather it was still cold out on the water even at sping bank, if we went easter time days would be shorter & alot colder, up to now we can only do 7days again this time cos we want to do a week down the south coast & try to get over to the Isles of scilly for a few days & if the penny can stretch i also need a new roof on the house

[Pikey Dave]

Right then, "Oban Spring Bank 2014" it is. Let's get it booked & a thread started.