Martin Dorey

Take the Slow Road: Scotland 2nd edition

Inspirational Journeys by Camper Van and Motorhome. 2 Unabridged edition. Sprachen: Englisch. 23,5 cm / 15,5 cm / 3,8 cm ( B/H/T )
EAN 9781844866847
32,00 €
inkl. MwSt.
400 Seiten
November 2024
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Expanded and updated with full coverage of NC500, SWC300 and NE250 routes, the ultimate guide to scenic road trips around Scotland for camper vans and motorhomes. Forget the fast lane and the rush of modern travel. Experience wild landscapes, dramatic coastlines and local communities from the comfort of your own home on wheels. Stop to take a breath and make time for people, places and nature. Written by seasoned camper van expert Martin Dorey, this revised edition of Take The Slow Road: Scotland is the essential companion for touring the Highlands, Lowlands, and Scottish Islands-whether you own your own van or are hiring for the first time. Inside this fully updated second edition, you'll find: · Iconic routes and hidden loops: Complete step-by-step guides to Scotland's premier official touring routes-the North Coast 500 (NC500), South West Coastal 300 (SWC300), and North East 250 (NE250)-alongside off-the-beaten-track island and mountain detours. · Practical trip planning: Clear route maps, driving tips for single-track roads, campsite and overnight parking recommendations, and a directory of Scottish camper van and motorhome hire companies. · Responsible and sustainable touring: Expert advice on responsible wild camping, adhering to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, and minimising your environmental footprint. · Inspiration for every explorer: Beautiful full-colour photography, charming illustrations, route difficulty guides, and Martin Dorey's trademark warm, witty storytelling. Whether you're planning your dream Scottish road trip or flicking enviously through the pages, this book gives you everything you need to turn the key and hit the slow road.

Martin Dorey is a writer, surfer and serial camper van owner. He is the author of the bestselling Take the Slow Road series, The Camper Van Cookbook, The Camper Van Coast, and The Camper Van Bible. He also writes regular features for Coast magazine, Camping magazine, Motorhome and Motorcaravan magazine and the Huffington Post. @martindorey · @taketheslowroad.guides · www.martindorey.com

About this book Leaving a positive trace How to use this book Introducing Scotland How to get to Scotland Maps and map reading Where and how to stay in Scotland What to travel with Hiring a motorhome or camper van Dos and don'ts Scotland's newest driving routes Introduction to the North Coast 500 THE NORTH COAST 500 01 INVERNESS TO JOHN O'GROATS 02 JOHN O'GROATS TO DURNESS 03 DURNESS TO ULLAPOOL 04 ULLAPOOL TO APPLECROSS 05 APPLECROSS TO INVERNESS THE SOUTH WEST COASTAL 300 06 THE SOUTH WEST COASTAL 300 THE NORTH EAST 250 07 THE NORTH EAST 250 WEST COAST 08 LOCH FYNE TO OBAN 09 ROUND KINTYRE FROM CLAONAIG TO TARBERT 10 A CRUISE AROUND COWAL ISLANDS 11 A BUZZ AROUND BARRA 12 THE ISLANDS AND CAUSEWAYS 13 SCOTLAND FOR BEGINNERS 14 NORTH LEWIS 15 HARRIS SNORKEL 16 TARBERT TO TARBERT 17 RETURN TO SKYE SOUTH AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND 18 THE 7STANES FIGURE-OF-EIGHT 19 THE BONNIE BOTANY TOUR 20 STIRLING TO PITLOCHRY VIA THE TROSSACHS 21 SELKIRK TO LANGHOLM EAST COAST AND CAIRNGORMS 22 THE LINN OF DEE TO MONTROSE 23 GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY TO CRAIGELLACHIE 24 DUNDEE TO EDINBURGH HIGHLANDS AND THE NORTH 25 HARRY POTTER TRAIL 26 ABERDEEN TO INVERNESS 27 CAIRNGORM TO BEN NEVIS Camper van and motorhome hire Aires Scotland Index Acknowledgements