brumax, it is a stunning, yet scary road to travel - my Aunt lives on the road between Applecross and Sheildaig which is another magnificent  single road to try rather than going back over the pass to Loch Carron.  Once you reach Sheildaig it is worth travelling through Torridon to Kinlochewe. Turning left to ride up the side of Loch Marie there if strong possibility of sighting a golden eagle, then on up to Gairloch which has an awesome beach, on route to Ullapool.  I agree with you 100%, it is a beautiful area and makes me proud to be Scottish. Boody, Emdee and brumax thanks for the tips on hotels as I plan to do a bit of touring on the bike this year.  Does anyone know of any biker hotels, b&b around the Sutherland area?                                                                                                                                                                              

hey bobcat,   i know that route and i have seen that eagle i normally camp, durness campsite is  good  theres a hotel and i think a bunk house in the village,  and near ferry to cape wrath,   i would think any accomodation up there is going to be friendly, coz they need customers in there short season,  hey if you get to elgin theres a bed for yer cycle and a garage for you                                                                                                                                                                              

Imagine that, the same Eagle - small world   Thank you for your offer, be careful though I might take you up on it and drag you touring                                                                                                                                                                              

Aye, like you style, just realised I read your message wrong lol brumax - I would be happy with your garage and my beasty in your house.  Would you trust me in your bike though as it looks impressive hehehehe.
                                                                                                                                                                             

i dont need any draggin ,im just back from a tour of New Zealand, and its a wee bit cooler here, hopin to go to germany in august   mmm you on my bike, you would want to leave yer scoot behind and run away wi mine