Road Trip to Glencoe

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Having watched this very impressive view. I would like to plan a visit when the weather improves June or July from London with a one night stay.


Did a quick request on Co-pilot to see the recommendations. Here is the response i got back

Question : I would like to drive the A82 glencoe for its beautiful scenery. i would first need to get there from my home address in London. I would like you to plan my journey with rest breaks for fuel and food and interesting way points along the route.

Answer:
Embarking on a road trip to the A82 Glencoe from your starting point in London, promises to be an enchanting journey. Here’s a suggested itinerary with rest stops and waypoints to enhance your experience:

  1. Departure: Start from London.
  2. First Leg: Drive to the Lake District for your first major stop. It’s a great place to stretch your legs and enjoy some stunning views.
  3. Fuel and Food Break: Stop at Gretna Green for fuel and a quick bite. It’s about halfway to Glencoe and a good point to refuel your car and yourself.
  4. Waypoint: Visit Loch Lomond for a scenic break. The views here are breathtaking and it’s a perfect spot for some photos.
  5. Glencoe Valley: As you approach Glencoe, consider stopping at Loch Tulla and the Lochan na h-Achlaise for some of the best scenery the Highlands have to offer1.
  6. Buachaille Etive Mor: This is one of Scotland’s most photographed mountains and a must-see on your drive2.
  7. Three Sisters Viewpoint: Make sure to stop at the lay-by opposite the Three Sisters for an unforgettable view of these iconic peaks3.
  8. Arrival in Glencoe: Explore the local area, perhaps visiting the Glencoe Visitor Center or taking a hike if time allows.
Remember to check your vehicle before the trip, plan for the weather, and ensure you have accommodations booked if you plan to stay overnight. Have a fantastic trip! ️


Does anyone have any further recommendations ?

Also will need an action camera and mount to the front or top of the car, any recommendations here too ?
 
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Wouldn't stop in Gretna Green. There's a nice motorway services/farm shop combo place on the M6 near Kendal if you go that way.
Personally I prefer the journey up the A1 as it's more interesting but probably will take slightly longer.
I'd also look to do 2 nights there as it's a very long way.
 
Wouldn't stop in Gretna Green. There's a nice motorway services/farm shop combo place on the M6 near Kendal if you go that way.
Definitely! Teabay is much nicer and there are also loads of good place in Tyndrum which is a bit further on.

I go up fairly regularly during the winter and Glasgow is usually the worst bit as it's like whacky races when I go through. Getting stuck behind something on the A82 is frustrating as well!
 
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Assuming it hasn't changed in the last couple of years as above I've always used Tebay as the stopping off point along that stretch.

Little jealous as the road up past Orchy and Rannoch is one of my favourite bits aside from the amount of tourist traffic :s and likely won't get up there in awhile.
 
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When you say when the weather improves, are you just willing to drop everything and go based on the forecast?

Otherwise it’ll be hit and miss any time of the year.

Oh and midges.
Ideally would like to have the beautiful weather and quite roads per video but that is probably unlikely. Take a day off work at short notice :) and set out very early on a Friday and return on a Sunday
 
You've not mentioned where you intend to stay.

If you like a selection of ales, a great atmosphere, live music and a complete lack of sleep then I'd suggest the Clachaig Inn; at the turn off just before the visitors centre. If camping is more your thing then there is the Red Squirrel campsite a short drunken walk away :D.

Oh yeah and midges as Jokester say, also watch out for the clegs (horse fly).
 
Ideally would like to have the beautiful weather and quite roads per video but that is probably unlikely. Take a day off work at short notice :) and set out very early on a Friday and return on a Sunday
We have just had a few nice days of sunshine, that's summer over with.
 
You've not mentioned where you intend to stay.

If you like a selection of ales, a great atmosphere, live music and a complete lack of sleep then I'd suggest the Clachaig Inn; at the turn off just before the visitors centre. If camping is more your thing then there is the Red Squirrel campsite a short drunken walk away :D.

Oh yeah and midges as Jokester say, also watch out for the clegs (horse fly).

Red squirrel campsite :D
 
Having watched this very impressive view. I would like to plan a visit when the weather improves June or July from London with a one night stay.

I've been there and you are right to want to visit.

Make it a two night stay so you have time to enjoy the scenery. The Trossachs are beautiful.

The best time of year is early May: few midges and no crowds. You're not too late. You take your chances with the weather at any time of year. Spend your first night somewhere near Dumbarton and your second in Fort William - they've made the old police station into a nice hotel.
 
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I've been there and you are right to want to visit.

Make it a two night stay so you have time to enjoy the scenery. The Trossachs are beautiful.

The best time of year is early May: few midges and no crowds. You're not too late. You take your chances with the weather at any time of year. Spend your first night somewhere near Dumbarton and your second in Fort William - they've made the old police station into a nice hotel.

Thank you :) bank holiday is coming up but I will skip that weekend as most likely won't even make it out of London with the traffic :D
 
Why stop at Glen Coe?

You’ve got that far, and one of my favourite driving roads in the whole of the UK is just past there - north out of Fort William, through Spean Bridge, left at Invergarry and continuing up along the northern shore of Loch Cluanie all the way down past Eileen Donan castle towards the Skye Bridge at the Kyle.
 
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Why stop at Glen Coe?

You’ve got that far, and one of my favourite driving roads in the whole of the UK is just past there - north out of Fort William, through Spean Bridge, left at Invergarry and continuing up along the northern shore of Loch Cluanie all the way down past Eileen Donan castle towards the Skye Bridge at the Kyle.

The whole area is lovely driving if it's sunny. But yes, stop at Skye: the roads on Skye are appalling.
 
Why stop at Glen Coe?

You’ve got that far, and one of my favourite driving roads in the whole of the UK is just past there - north out of Fort William, through Spean Bridge, left at Invergarry and continuing up along the northern shore of Loch Cluanie all the way down past Eileen Donan castle towards the Skye Bridge at the Kyle.

Agreed, l would feel I had cheated myself if I didn’t go further than Glencoe

Imo the scenery just gets better and better the further north you go
 
The whole area is lovely driving if it's sunny. But yes, stop at Skye: the roads on Skye are appalling.

I quite enjoyed driving around Skye, again another place with stunning scenery

But if I wasn’t going there for at least a few days the I would turn off just before Auchtertyre and drive to Applecross

Saying that I would actually continue on and go all the way up to Durness, turn around and see it all again from the opposite direction heh, although I maybe take a detour on the return trip to Skye just to get the ferry to Mallaig and head back south from there and maybe a stop off at Oban for dinner at the green seafood shack

Damn now I want to go on a drive
 
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