Highland Horizon Ride: Exploring Scotland's Majesty from Kylesku to John O'Groats by Motorcycle
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- Опубликовано: 25 янв 2024
- Embark on an epic motorcycle journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes of Scotland in part 4 of the 'Flying Scotsman' tour series with 'ChickenStrips'! From the iconic Kylesku Bridge on the West Coast to the rugged beauty of Sutherland, and finally reaching the picturesque John O'Groats, this ride captures the essence of Scotland's natural beauty. Join us for a thrilling adventure through the heart of the Scottish Highlands, where coastal cliffs, vast moors, and breathtaking views await!
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Stunning again! I love that part of Scotland. I'd happily live there all year round. If you don't like Scotland in the rain, then you don't like Scotland.
It’s really tough living up here :-) The northwest Highlands are simply awesome.
Turn left in Durness Cocoa Mountain, Balnakeil craft village also a lovely beach at the end of that road.
Now that scenery looks amazing!
I did the NC767 on a last minute tour a few years ago in between lockdowns. The roads were quiet, the weather was stunning. The route from Ullapool to John o groats is one of the best scenic routes I've ever ridden and one of my favourite ever days riding. Perfection.
I didn't know at the time but I was the lucky one doing that run once a week for years....
If it wasn’t so wet and windy for 80% of the year, I’d happily live in Scotland. Further south… like Spain is tempting me more. Great upload as always Bruce 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Blown away by this trip.... absolutely stunning 👌
Thanks Dave 👍
That the Drumbeg loop out of Lochinvar, Bruce? one of my favourite roads, like a wee single lane race super moto track 😎
Amazing again! I'm really chomping at the bit to get back out there this year. I have to wait for it to warm up though because my brothers a fanny. Lol
We've been lucky to ride all those roads. Scotland really does take some beating. The chocolate place near Durness is worth calling by.
Nice one Bruce, stunning roads and scenery love it...Regards Glenn.👌👍
Another epic vid. I love that road out of Lochinver. For us, probably the best road in Scotland. Awesome 👌
That's awesome you saw the deer at the exact same spot did a few years ago, proper big stag following a territory border across the moors
Hi Bruce and gang, what wonderful time you guys had.we are heading that way in September, unfortunately it won't be on 2 wheels, but 4, my son has no balance, he is disabled. Scotland is a beautiful place, I can't wait. Thankyou for wonderful video, you cheer us up. 😊
I enjoy watching your rides as I was so cold and wet I hardly saw anything on my first ride due to the persistent misty rain. You do not need Adventure bikes to have an adventure my first NC500 at 62 was on a Honda Super Cub 125 clockwise in two days June 2022 due to the cold and damp and the second was on a Rebel 1100 as part of my four points challenge to myself, the N, S, E, and W extreme points of mainland UK reachable by road which in total was 2650 miles split into three trips Dunnet Head and Ardnamurchan Point roughly following the NC500 six days in total 3 camping on route, Lowestoft Ness day trip a week later then Lizard Point another day trip at the end of June. This year is the Lakes with the six main passes the target but I need to decide which bike to use as this time it will be trailered up, base will be a caravan site for a week in the Motorhome with the better half and the dog, favourite is the Super Cub small and light best for Hardknott and Wrynose passes .
Look Ah Thaaa! Great vid Bruce, that shot of the group coming over the bridge was brilliant!
Thanks bud 👍
That brought back some great memories Bruce, including JP peeing for the world when we pulled into John O'groat. The look on his face when he finally finished said it all 😂. George had the photographic proof of John's bad behaviour that day as he belly laughed saying you couldn't wait to get South of the border! And for four days no rain at all! Brilliant vid Bruce 👍. Safe riding guys...
Mega! My favourite riding in the uk that. Ullapool up to Durness then across to John o groats! The drone footage of the bridge 👌
Thanks bud 👍
Usual quality banter and scenery... keep 'em coming ! 👍
Cheers Andy 👍
Lived in Inverness until 91, remember riding and driving on virtually empty roads. Love the Lochinver to Kylesku road certainly a favourite, it is part of the NC500 official route. Look forward to the Cairngorms by far the best.
If had a quid for everytime you say "look at this" and "look at that" I'd be able to buy a holiday home on the nc500 😂😂
I'm doing the nc500 in may this year I can't wait
I've been up that way a good few times. One time, we got every type of weather..."Vetical, diagonal AND horizontal!" 🤣😆🌧 LOVE the road up to Durness and always stop by my favourite beach at Clachtoll.
Real feelings coming from your videos
From pakistan
I don't stayed long enough on videos but your videos made me staying
Thank you 👍
I did relaise you could actually ride up to the sign at John O Groats or I'd have had a picture with my bike, although it was a lot busier when we went last year June
Another fantastic ep boys. Lovely drone work too Bruce. I really have to get over there, it looks incredible. 😍🙏🏍️
Thanks very much Dave, aye the west of Scotland is just stunning.
That said, I see pics of Ireland and Northern Ireland that look like they could give it a run for the money at times👍
I love that part of the world. Great vid as always, thanks.
lovely part of the world, Bruce
Brings back wonderful memories of when me and my partner did the NC750 when it was a barmy 30c in Scotland! Made a vid on my channel. I feel like we are back there again watching this. Nice one Bruce.
The "Wee Mad Road" and the NC 500 are great riding. Going to Orkney Islands in May travelling up the West Coast to get there ( The long way round). Did most of the roads leading off the NC 500 last year and had a great time. Conclusion = You can't beat Scotland !!
Great drone footage of the bridge Bruce 👍 good work!
Someone up early!!! Look forward to watching this previous 3 been brilliant 😁😁😁🏍️🏍️🏍️
Been up all night editing it! 🤣🤦♂️👍
@@teapotone 😘😘 we've done plenty nights before eh 🥊
Its funny to see how many "look at that" and old Scotsman can say when visiting Scotland🤣
Great series Bruce, cant wait to see new tractor in all the vids.
Keep up great work, I enjoy every bit of it💪👍
Old?!
OLD?!!!!! 🤷♂️🤦♂️🤣👍
@@teapotone Apologies, I meant "Wise" :)
Superb video, I'm catching up on your pod casts over the last wee while and only now realising the work and hours involved in putting these videos together. Thank you :-)
Cracking vid Bruce, glad you guys got the SUN to do the Drumbeg Loop, bringing back the memories of June 2023 for me, as well as previous.
11:50 - The Drumbeg Loop is actually part of the NC500, unfortunately. Get too many camper vans and motorhomes going thru it, too many tourists that have never driven anything that big usually fuck it up for everyone else.
Beautiful, one of these days I should go north of ullapool.
No need to go as far as Scrabster for a ferry to Orkney. Around 10 minutes from John O'Groats you can get the Pentland ferry from Gill's Bay. Less expensive and shorter trip with a great ride from St Margaret's Hope on South Ronaldsay over the Churchill Barriers to the mainland. Some really good views on the ferry as it stays close to the cliffs on the way.
Just amazing once again, TOP Bruce, by the way like your Smart phone holder who is it from ?? 😊👍
Brilliant👏
Another top vid stunning place
Thanks Will 👍
The breaking up with the cardo happens with us too
(Group of up to 10). The only thing I can think of is that it locks in an odd order and then breaks up as the distance widens. I thought it would relay too but it seems to stick sometimes. Weird but would be interesting to see what cardo say.
Just more great footage… and out of interest, has Simon got the limited edition ’Kenny from Southpark’ Cardo unit?? 🤔🤗🤣🤣
Ha Ha, to be fair, we struggle to understand him face to face! 🤷♂️🤦♂️🤣👍
@@teapotone… 👍🏼🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video Bruce. We're are up that way, end of May. Can you point me to Simon Weirs route?
Hello Teapotone, that beautiful bridge is pronounced......................Kyle- Skew but run the two words together and you get Kylesku, Oh and great video of that beautiful country called Scotland, though I am from the North eastern side near Dingwall I have ridden and driven those roads many times.
Love the series, what bag are you wearing? I see it in loads of your videos and have thought that it might be in a review video or something, but can’t find it. I’m sure you’ve mentioned it somewhere!
It’s the Kriega R30 rucksack, been wearing one since about 2011 - fantastic bit of kit
@@teapotone great thank you! Look like a good size so just what I’m looking for. Just found the review you did of it too. Cheers Bruce!
Loving these vids Bruce. Although me and the wife now have a problem. Everytime we pass national speed limit signs guess what we both shout over the comms? Nationals! It's a genuine problem for which there seems to be no cure now 🤣🤣
Thanks for the vids Bruce. Defo my favourite youtube channel and not just because I'm a fellow bearded Scotsmen 😉
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Ha Ha, my job here is done 😎😉👍🤣
@@teapotone 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great vid Bruce. Just an unrelated question. I saw you wave at another motorcyclist and I have seen that in one or two other UK videos from other RUclipsrs. I was under the impression that UK riders gave each other ‘the nod’. As a Dutch rider, I am used to wave. Has this changed in the UK?
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another cracking vid Bruce. No long now until I get out after bmw finish the service. First for me will be the laggan loop, Fort bill then hame .
Question to jump on here (sorry for the purists) What app would you recommend for gravel/mild off road in northern spain? Went last year and was a bit of a gamble . once the sun comes out for that one day in scotland I plan on heading dan south.
Would like to get more info about the gearing you use. Scotland and rain are one so good clothing is key
Spend your money on good kit. I’ve bought budget stuff in the past and it never keeps your warm and dry in prolonged exposure to heavy rain. Eventually it gets in and then it’s just miserable.
I spent the money and bought Rukka kit back in 2020 and it’s the best investment I’ve made in my kit. Waterproof, toasty warm, it just does the job very well. I bought from Infinity Motorcycle on 0% finance over 3 years so it cost me about £75 a month for their top of the range Nivala suit.
Boots are Altberg bike boots which we were issued in the police, best boots I’ve ever worn. Waterproof and comfortable.
Thx for taking the time to answer. I know what to do for my trip to Scotland in May. Enjoy the riding and keep save!
@@teapotonewhich altberg did you go for? Pretty good job discount as well😉
Really enjoyed the video when’s the best time of year to do a bike tour of Scotland 🏴
I would say anytime from late April onwards. Even if you went in September you would have great weather plus you'd have the benefit of quieter roads. 👍
@@701Adventures would you know when the driest time of the year is
@@rlw85 No such guarantee in Scotland unfortunately. I’ve been in February before and been able to sit out in the garden with a t-shirt on and then in June and July I’ve had to get wrapped up warm and vice versa on occasions. Generally speaking though the weather is not too bad and if you wear some waterproof clothing or at least have some with you, you’ll be just fine. 👍
Aug/Sep is usually not bad weather wise, but August can be rammed full of tourists
@@teapotone thank you we might go in September, my old man will moan like mad if we go all the way to Scotland and get stuck in a traffic jam.
Bruce, is it your phone you’re using for the sat nav? Or a dedicated nav unit?
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At (08:30), which village / area is that? Looks really scenic!
Wow I never knew the view from Durness to Thurso was so good...lol In 2022 It was thick fog all the way... Still fantastic road to ride though. :)
Oh, just like AndyManCam, you invited R2D2 to your trip under the glorious Scottish summer sun (FYI, in Britanny, when people complain about the weather, the say it only rains on a..holes) 😉
Got my self a 2019 Africa twin like 8 months ago and never used it. This makes me jealous
That was great why would you want to go to Europe when this is at hame
whats the average day for miles ridden i have a honda x adv 750 and the thing which i worry is about is miles between petrol stations, hope you could help and love this trip
Nice video! Any trips with the R 1300 gs coming up?
Full year of tours and some of my own trips👍
Hi all, I doubt this comment will get to Bruce but does anyone know the name of the gloves he is using? Thanks all
Hi Kris, there’s only me here bud, I’m a one-man band.
Gloves are the Spidi Warrior XE 👍
@teapotone your a star mate thank you, your content is awesome keep it up, also love the new bru time vids too 👍 👍
That cholate place is called Coco mountain. It's over hyped and extreamly over priced. The food was teppid at best and the coffee was week. £3.50 for there version of a Fredo. You can take dogs in so thats a positive. I took my 125 up to the NC500 last year and that road after your lunch stop is the best road for having fun on a 125 I can think of. I know what you mean about the views and wanting to live up there. This years trip is up the west coast. Also on a 125.
Hi teapotOne
Can you tell me what coms and cameras that you use please
John .
Glasgow
Hi John, I use the GoPro Hero 11 for helmet and cockpit cams, but I’ve just been given the new insta360 Ace Pro to try.
Comms is the Cardo Edge - get 20% off at cardosystems.rfrl.co/v4gz8
Use the code teapotone 👍
Another belter, brilliant , a bit wet ☂️🌧 I do enjoy watching your trips, one day he says 👍👍
Edit: It dried out and is such an epic place
Thanks very much Nigel 👍
"A good Scottish summer this"
How? There wasn't any snow...
Seriously though, these roads are some of the best in Europe, never mind the UK...
Hi Big Lad.. Loving it lovin it lovin it. :))). Just got to sort out a bit of copyright issue with you :))) CAN I ROB THE WORD RIDUNCULUS FROM YOU.. hahah Cus I am running out of Oxford English words and I bloody love Ridunculus. :))) I understand that The Oxford Dictionary editors looks for new words every year. So if we start a campaign of use, we could get you hi brow Famous. 💯🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Ridunculous "adj"
Ridunculously amazing "past tense "
To be blown away by the views on the West Coast of the NC500 :)))🤓🤓💯❤🩹
Hahah. Lads pass me if y0u want to have some pixelation speedo fun :)))
HAHAH EVERYONE CLOGGS IT PAST YOU HAHAHAH :)))))))))))))) . PS there are only two types of bikers, Clockwisers or Anti - clockwisers :)))
Cracking as always and fully understand this being your No1, we love it up there, one day will make it up on the bike, maybe on one of your tours who knows
Great drone footage of the bridge Bruce 👍 good work!
Great drone footage of the bridge Bruce 👍 good work!
Great drone footage of the bridge Bruce 👍 good work!