Journey From Applecross To Ullapool: The Most Scenic Route In Scotland
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- In the second instalment of my NC500 series, I continue my adventure from the charming village of Applecross to the vibrant port town of Ullapool. Join me as I traverse Scotland's most stunning landscapes on my trusty motorcycle.
During this leg of the journey, we'll ride along the spectacular NC500, known for its breathtaking views and thrilling twists and turns. We'll experience the raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands, with towering mountains, serene lochs, and rugged coastlines that will leave you in awe.
But this ride isn't all sunshine and scenery; Mother Nature has a few surprises! Watch as I navigate unexpected rain showers and flooded roads, adding an extra layer of adventure to this epic trip.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:56 Arriving in Applecross
05:29 The view from the mountain
08:25 The rain is coming in
12:10 Nightfall is here
14:19 Battling with bugs
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Shame that you seem to think breaking the law by wild camping is worthy of you including it in you video.
😂😂😂😂 Wild Camping in legal in Scotland 😂😂😂
Right to Roam act mate. 🏴
When you got to sleep, you have no choice. Wish we could all be as perfect as you
Poor Nick. Too used to obediently following the increasingly life restricting regulations, laws, and bye laws south of the border.
Even if south of the border, it’s a terrible law and should be broken, if done responsibly.
I`m Scottish and can assure anyone watching this, that driving on these roads in bad weather is both mentally and physically exhausting, especially on a bike.
You did a great job Saffy 👍
It amazes me how ye Can still smile and laugh even in the crappiest of situations, fair play to ye, stay safe 👍
ahahah you have to or you go crazy!
Been to Scotland and Applecross many times, glad you did it and it's well worth it.. When in Scotland always fill up with fuel each morning, some places can be Mile's between open fuel stations. Keep the videos coming.
I learnt that the hard way 😂😭
Well done Saffy, you should be very 😊proud of yourself, a great solo effort at the nc500 (did it myself a few years back) and a wonderfully put together video for us all to watch. Thank you and please keep them coming 😊 👍
Its such a wonderful trip!
Saffy, your a legand.. most people would give up when the going gets tough. you've shown time and time again being uncomfortable makes you a stronger person. wish you all the best.
I’ve been watch your videos for a while now and it stands out a mile how you’ve developed and grown as a biker, a presenter and as a person. You’re videos are always true to life and honest, along with being entertaining. Keep them coming!
Speaking from experience, you need to be flexible and realistic with your routes and also yourself. Sometimes you can crunch out the miles, sometimes it’s hard work and you need to adapt accordingly. Don’t ride tired or fatigued or push yourself when you should call it a day, especially when riding alone.
Keep up the great work and happy riding.
Ok 👏🎉 Saffiy 😊
If you don’t mind me saying, you have balls of steel. I’ve been in your situation many times in Scotland. You will learn not to do too many miles in a day five to six hours at the most and find a spot and spend two nights at least once on the trip. It will all make you stronger even though you will feel weaker ( if that makes sense). Well done and keep on trucking. 🙏
Goretex clothing is a wonderful thing 😊 when riding Wales, Scotland always expect rain, even in the middle of summer ☀️ need to purchase yourself some roll bags from lomo, then you'll never need to worry about items getting wet again.
Saffy great CZcams channel you should be so proud going gets tough you get going keep it up
Thank you so much
٢.٤٠د ونحن ايضا ممتلئين سعادة في المشاهدة😜👍
Nice one love it's something that you will never forget
Well done you Saffy for your perseverance and pushing through when the tough gets though, you're truly inspiring!! 💖👍
Really enjoy your vlogs on a Sunday, the amount of time you must put in with planning and editing is appreciated.
Felt sorry for you going to sleep, cold, wet,hungry, and down in the dumps. Smiling Saffy is who we want.
Thank you so much 😊
Lots of stunning drone and time lapse shots in this one Saffy, love it!
Glad you enjoyed the video 📸
Yea the drone shots are a great touch!
Great to watch Saffy, you will be inspiring a lot of fellow bikers out there
One brave sole. 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Soaked Saffy, hey most people including me, have no clue how beautiful the geography is there, even when rainy. Thanks for your edurance and persistence! I Have the same bike a 2021, so its even more interesting to watch now!
Being cold and wet is no fun, but being part of the bike life, it's just something to take in your stride. Knowing when to stop for your own safety is key, so well done :)
"Right to Roam" Love it! Keep exercising your Right! Signed your Sprocketeers!
Good old rainy Scotland you have to love it. Me and my son had 3 days level 2 storm from Oxford to Glencoe Fort William to Drumnadrochet. Wet to the skin everything but a few sunny days changes everything. Enjoy it❤
NC 500 epic. Bless you your struggles were real 🙏 for a better pt.2 in terms of weather 🙌
The beauty of Scotland. You are doing excellent. In Scotland you either have wet weather and no midges or dry weather with swarms of midges.
Do not put yourself down. You have set yourself a mammoth task and you being strong enough will get through this. Tomorrow is another day.
A great video of the nc500, showing the true life of a biker on the road. Things can, and do go wrong, but you carry on (sometimes too long), which I commend you for, but sensibility kicks in and you stop. Looking forward to watching the rest.
Wow Saffy you looked proper exhausted there, i don't blame you for stopping. As always great video, stay safe.☺
Well done Saffy, had the same experience last year, midges and rain....Scotland is still beautiful
I really enjoyed your artistic editing of this episode. Very nicely done! I love your new bike and enjoy following you as you're evolving through your adventures. Thank you for the entertainment. 👍👍👍
Saffron your stubborn independence and dogged determination set you apart, but your spoiling your experience chasing results, slow down breathe, smell the roses, divert where necessary,
blg love and respect, 😉🤗🥰
So true!
Doing my DAS soon and getting the CB500x. Can’t wait
Yaaaaaay get it done!
I did the nc500 solo in September wot a place! Loving the channel
Awesome! Thank you!
Timelapse sequences are fab. Good episode.
Thank you so much 😊🙏
Well done to keep up with good spirits, even if it was raining. Great place to visit.i think I will have to go there this year.👍
Thank you so much 😊
That’s Scotland for you bloody rain old jimmy ,
One thing I learnt about riding in the rain is to put the cuffs of your glove’s inside your sleeves, as the rain runs down into your gloves. Keep up these fantastic adventures.
Great video, definitely recommend gettting yourself some LOMO dry bags to stop your stuff from getting wet.
Good tip!
Good job keep it❤
Thank you, I will
Poolewe, pronounced pool you. Ullapool, the U as in Hull. I rode up last year and it rained from the boarder to Perth and the only thing that made it better was having dry gloves to change into! Love the video, I grew up in the highlands so love seeing my home again.
Saffy your awesome 👌 , and really nice job on the video and editing , always leaving wanting more , hope your having a good day wherever you may be 😊😊
Hi again saffy you must learn to stop sooner than what you think one day it will catch you out and maybe for all the wrong reasons please don’t be another person to pass on the roads due to tiredness look forward to the next part
True 😊
Saffy you do realy well on that motocycle and as you say has load of pulling power ride safe
Living in the highlands ,im just glad there are the odd places that haven’t been spoilt by social media ,it’s like anything the more popular something is the more it detracts from it, just the way it is🐒🏴
I was at the wee campsite at Loch Carron on Tuesday, fantastic place, had an epic ride up through Glencoe. Enjoy the highlands 👍😎
Ah it's such a stunning place!!!!!
Chin up Ms Sprocket! I have many happy memories of getting wet riding around Scotland. As they say, you should have been here last Tuesday 😂. Stay safe and keep smiling girl 👍😊.
Nice one…every single trip I go on has at least one day of mad rain including every single time I’ve done the NC500.
The Applecross pass is always great fun, but I hate the Peninsula road, I prefer to go back over the pass and head up to Ullapool ( Uh La pool no oo La pool 😉)
Great video as usual 👍
Amazing to see your journey. I could feel your discomfort when it was raining so hard. At least it was dry when you finally stopped for the night. Bet you slept really well that night.
You have a heart like a lion Saffy.
New subscriber first view love u from India 🇮🇳.
Welcome!!
All weather riding good stuff keep it up this is my backyard
A another enjoyable vlog saffy ❤❤❤
Thank you so much 😊
NC500 is a must for every biker, i loved it. Even though we got drenched 3 days out of the 6, it was well worth it but good quality waterproof motorcycle kit is a must.
Yes honestly 🤣
for real decent biking roads stay away from the Nc fad. Straight up the middle is miles better, No motorhome mayhem, No city slickers stopping at every loch or drop of water for an instagram pic and generally the hotels are priced at face value not overpriced trash because someone saw a few Nc500 signs. Most locals I know up there hate it. I have friends in tongue who despise the way it’s turned out.
Good video saffy.And the poetry in beginning.Also cool bike colour it like train green same to flying Scotsman..
Glad you liked it
My late father lived and worked in Ullapool! 👍
Well done, Saffy, 👏👏and don't get despondent as the good rides far outweigh the bad rides 😎
🥰 thank you so much for your support 💕
Hi saffy, I enjoyed your video, i was touring Scotland in June including lochcarron and been coming up most years for 34 years, the scenery is stunning , I seem to get lovely weather nearly every time I come up, sorry you had some dreadful weather, I'm not a camper i stay in bed and breakfast i think you could of done with one after that trip. Look after yourself and safe riding. Best wishes Roy.
Saffy Sprocket what lovely places you go to views amazing with i could ride with you lol 😀
Wee luv you girl . Digging deep every trip .your channel is great . RESPECT
Thanks so much!!
How unlucky can you be Saffy, wherever you ride, those rain clouds are never far behind. Anyway, I look forward to your NC500 camping trip and all that wonderful scenery that goes with it. Plus. all your comical scrapes which you get into. Love the new Honda CXB500x, I keep meaning to get one then buy something else. 😊👍🏍
Apple Cross is the best part of the NC500 IMO.
overrated and a shit road surface. We used to go before the fridge magnet brigade gave it a name (which the locals hate) and it was terrible then. Went back a few year ago and never again and it’s only a few hours from my house .
@@Crsf84 it's all relative. Here in the US Pacific Northwest, one of my favorite roads is a mountain pass. There's a couple blind corners where the road washes out and they replace with gravel in the spring. 😄
I agree about the stickers. Reminds me of Ricky Bobby with all the sponsors across his racecars windshield
Sprocket smashing it the only way she knows how 🤗☺️🤭
You're a braver person than me Saffy, I hate riding in the rain although it does seem to do so on my longer trips. As someone else said tuck your gloves into your jacket sleeves, otherwise the rain just wicks into your glove lining. Keep up the good work, I do enjoy your videos, giggling and all 🙂
I'm so,so,SO glad you didn't skip the Bealach na ba! The road to Applecross is one of the highlights 👌
You're up in favourite area of Scotland in this video.... only.... I'm only a about 3 hours away from them 😂
One thing though, your confidence has certainly improved, you managed the bealach like it was a speed bump!
So Am I! The East side of the NC500 is naff!
@@SaffySprocketwell.... I wouldn't say naff it has its own charm.... but its not a patch on the west. Not even close!! I ALWAYS advise people to go round anticlockwise..... you'll probably understand why now 😉
Super
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Loving these vids but I'd have found a room for the night after your first layby sleepover 😁,Scotland is beautiful even in the rain but it doesn't half spoil a trip. Looking forward to your next adventure 👍👍😎
Aha, I always carry money for a back up hotel for wurst case scenarios but honestly I feel more at ease in a tent in the wilderness than I do in a hotel room near a pub 😅
@SaffySprocket do you have a decent airbed/ sleeping mat? That would make a big difference I suppose.
Saffy, Iv'e been touring for decades, and I've failed and experienced crap happening probably more ways than I care to remember!! On that basis, my recommendations for making your trips "better" would be 1. Get a BIKE dedicated SatNav (you have a great mount for it on the CB) as it's waterproof (as is the bike powered wiring), heat proof, sun proof (as in, will work well, with bike gloves on in ALL weathers and won't die on you mid-ride (and bright sunlight it'll still be visible, and will also work with bike gloves on, in the rain). I like to have a map in front of me, and I like to design the route before I go away, so I'm not using it to get me places/I don't follow "it's" routing, (though I do that occasional too, mostly I'm following my own pre-determined, planned route). 2. I only use soft luggage and it all mostly leaks eventually, so I put everything inside my bags inside their own waterproof bags to ensure nothing gets wet! 3. I ALWAYS take an extra pair of gloves as you never know when you might end up with wet gloves (which is disgusting). I've had waterproof gloves fail on me, and there is nothing like having a spare, dry pair to switch to!! (also try not to use heated grips in the rain as it can make the waterproof membrane work in the "opposite" direction, and you end up with wet gloves even though they haven't failed). I always have at least 2 pairs on a trip (in winter, some winter and some "mid-season" both waterproof, in summer, summer vented with no membrane AND some summer unlined but waterpoof gloves). 3. Always put the cuff of your gloves INSIDE the cuff of your jacket as otherwise, water runs down your arm and into your gloves, which will eventually get waterlogged (and if they are waterproof, there is nowhere for the water to go!) Ideally, you have an "inner" cuff on your jacket and the gloves go over that, and under the outer cuff. If no inner cuff, the same still applies, though. 4. I never take my lid off when it's raining, unless I'm under cover, so as not to get a wet head (on top of everything else (I'm also a glasses wearer and this helps with them not getting wet/steamed up, too (I wear a Schuberth flip to help with this too - recommended!!))). Sometimes I won't take my wet gloves off either, in case I can't get them back on! ;) Hope this helps and you can benefit from my failures/bad experiences! ;) :)
Hei Sa I liked your outdoor enjoyment🎉
Thank you 😊
Good on you saffy i have done the Jurassic hill climb going upto applecross and its awesome the applecross inn does the best fish& chips and seafood 🦞
Good luck 🤞 with the rest of your adventures 🏍️
Loving the video Saffy, I’m hoping to do the same next month x
You'll love it!
You need a companion
Someone to reign you in a bit so
You don’t push yourself too much ..
Enjoy the scenery a bit more
I hope you are going to come back when the sun is out 🤣
Brilliant vids SS …
Great stuff Saffy, I 'd love to do things like this but can't for various reasons, however I have fun following your adventures and the scrapes you get into. The "bedraggled" look carried off very well I must say lol. Have all the successes and stay safe. :>)
You are a Studette !!! Cool video ...
Yes I am! 😂
I'm doing this next year but going the other way anti clockwise. This is definitely an eye opener haha a good few hours kip will always help bet you woke up the next day with a little more optimism..
It's a tough route when the sun doesn't have your back. Absolutely breathtaking at times though. The fact you're posting these means you survived so, well done, though you may want to invest in some GTX gloves! :P
Looking forward to P3!
Heated grips and spare gloves are essentials on a Scotland trip.
Honestly could do with some heated grips ☠️
Oxford ones are good. Their not too expensive either.
I can only imagine your giggles if you were doing the Trollstigen " Troll" pass in Norway.
;D
Rain…..bummer, but you do have a better bike for travelling now. Applecross looked cool.
You know what they say…..”An Applecross a day, keeps the boredom away” 👍
😂😂😂 I love that
Bigger bikes just make sense.
I started out (on the road), on a CG125, then an SV650S, then a ST1300A2, and now a K1600 GLT E. I mean, the CG struggles to do 70mph. The K16 will do that in 2nd gear, and has heated seats from the factory.
Warm & wet is best. I mean, think about it, when was the last time anyone was miserable in a hot tub? Heated seats/gripts/clothing is an absolute game changer! (which it looks from the wiring that you were wearing?)
Also, I spy your Insta One X mount on the bars, but I guess you didn't want to test it's level of waterproofing.
Stopping when you can, before something bad happens, is the best idea. Live to ride another day, even if it doesn't go to plan.
Well done , you are the real deal .
Peeing in a puddle 😂
Brilliant . 👍
😂😂😂😂
My favorite bikes start with an "H" ... Honda and Harley ... lol I've got one of each in my Garage ...
You'll meet the nicest people on a Honda 😂
@@SaffySprocket Roger that ...
Great cinematography, really enjoyed that Vid, bit of puddle over share but great stuff , keep it up 👍
Top job Saffy, at least the wee bit drizzle kept the stour down.
For sure 😂
brilliant drone shots Saffy, "Tractor Tom", is that the new name for the new bike? , you're right cameras don't really show how beautiful the landscapes are, always good to see you're still able to smile even it's all going wrong.
You need to come over to the unites states and ride it’s warm and doesn’t really rain in the really good moto camping states
It's on the bucket list!!!
Good job 👍for not get pulled over by Hamish for speeding when in the Plockton area.
The editing of these videos is increasingly more slick with all the good techniques layering on top of each other. Et voila. 🙂
Quite a reading of the beginning poem Saffy
Listening to your body is a good thing to do. Don't end up with pneumonia as it is not fun.
Hope you feel better than a waterlogged cat in the morning.
I’ve never ridden long distances or motorbike camped before I attempted the same as you , my first day was the lake district 270 miles with the view if I camp at Keswick it gives me chance to buy anything I find i need after my first night camping , second night was fort William including glen etive , third night poolewe joining the nc500 after loch carron , found that was as far as I could ride cause each day cause my Africa twin was killing my bum , I seemed to spend more time having coffee breaks cause I just had to stop
😅 it does be like that sometimes! If I go longer thank 5 days, I make sure to schedule in a rest day every 3-4 days
Man, doing that by bike and sleeping bag would be great - I've only ever done it by car. I'd never be venturing into the Highlands without full waterproofs though haha. Sorry you got soaked!
You should!
Noting worse than putting on a cold wet helmet and wet gloves. That road to Applecross brings back memories, I liked the sign at the start of the road " NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED OR L DRIVERS ". Hope you got your gear dried out.
Just back from Ullapool and Lochcarron.
The Johnny cash duo live in the Caledonian hotel Ullapool, then the following night at the Lochcarron hotel. Rode down with Calum, from the band on his Harley. (Local person, and Knowledge)
I took the Royal Enfield 350 Meteor. From Aberdeenshire.
Live music in Ullapool most nights
Don’t be so hard on yourself! It’s an adventure, doesn’t really matter how far you get in a day. Also, in Scotland always put your sleeping bag in a dry bag!!!!
Thank you so much for your support 🙏💕
As youre in Scotland then i cant recommend waterproof bike gear from Scottish company Lomo enough. So cheap youd think they werw lidl clearance items, 100% waterproof and really well made. The stickers from the adventure bike festival and is a great memory for you, keep it where it is 👍🏻
Nice Rachel Field Poem, did you stay on an island ? I'm hoping to stay on Skye when I go next year. Great Drone footage, you forget the easy parts of an adventure but remember the tough bits and It's not the bigger bike that makes the ride easier, it's the experienced and confident rider. We'll done ❤
I did the nc500 the same way you are doing it as I decided the west coast is the best bit not to be missed but if I got to Ullapool and had similar weather and wanted to give up I would try and do the extra day to tongue/ Betty hill then head back Inverness as the roads through the centre of the highlands give better views than the east coast , I chose to stay at bay view campsite than Sango sands as it was more sheltered although the site was very basic indeed
Hi saffy really missing rocket lol❤
😅 he will be back soon
Go beanie baby go
😂😂😂😂😂
Discretion is the better part of valour. Better to call it a day and save you and your bike. Do you carry a brew kit? Even just some coffee sachets will make a morale boosting brew. Keepbon keeping on and keep it shiny side up ❤.
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t Lomo for great drybags 😊
Ive heard good things about lomo!
It's never any fun when you're soaked through, and the rain keeps coming down. Wow, that's almost a blues song. Right! Where's my keyboard, I need to put some chords to my lyrics.
ahahaha I await to see the UK charts!