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      06-23-2011, 07:52 AM   #1
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What to do in UK?

First time UK visitor looking for some advice. My schedule is still pretty open so I am wondering if anyone could offer advice on things to see and do (motoring related or not). Current agenda includes Festival of Speed and perhaps a Morgan factory tour and Heritage Motor Museum. Location is not too important as I plan to hire a car and eventually make my way up to Scotland. Thanks
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If you give dates too I'm sure everyone can plan the journey to match events.
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I should be arriving next week, staying maybe 2-3 weeks. I will be in West Sussex for the FOS 30 June - 3 July. Then slowly make my way north. Thanks guys.
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Make sure you plan a drive from Glasgow to Inverness via Fort William (A82). You will drive through scenery that you will talk about about for ever and a day once you get back home. Just try and pick a decent day!
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What about attending the UK Northern meet 16th July?
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Make sure you plan a drive from Glasgow to Inverness via Fort William (A82). You will drive through scenery that you will talk about about for ever and a day once you get back home. Just try and pick a decent day!
I'll second that, but before continuing to Inverness, I'd recommend you take a return trip on the stunning A830 from Fort William to Mallaig.
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I'll second that, but before continuing to Inverness, I'd recommend you take a return trip on the stunning A830 from Fort William to Mallaig.
I'll third that and agree with the Mallaig road too.....then carry on the west coast up to Durness.....

Almost as good as our roads over here in the west which you'll be missing....
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I'll third that and agree with the Mallaig road too.....then carry on the west coast up to Durness.....

Almost as good as our roads over here in the west which you'll be missing....
Fantastic roads in your neck of the woods too, but more awareness required if you want to keep a clean licence. I was driving south of Bala recently and I saw a motorcycle cop with a speed gun hidden in the entrance to a farm track, just around a blind corner. He'd also parked his bike completely out of view to oncoming traffic; so much for the story about them having to be visible!!
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Fantastic roads in your neck of the woods too, but more awareness required if you want to keep a clean licence. I was driving south of Bala recently and I saw a motorcycle cop with a speed gun hidden in the entrance to a farm track, just around a blind corner. He'd also parked his bike completely out of view to oncoming traffic; so much for the story about them having to be visible!!
This is just so wrong. I too have witnessed similar. They make it up as they go along. They need policing!
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Thanks for the tips. I didn't even think about what roads to take, but I will try to visit those mentioned.

Any preferences on car hire companies with decent cars? I was just going to go for the cheapest option, but then I read somewhere about people getting a 500 abarth.
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