Round Britain 2019

tom.mcfarlane · 18 June 2019, 00:15

Hi,

A friend, my dad and I set off on a round Britain trip we’ve been planning for a couple of years on June 1st. We’ve not really announced it as it’s completely unsupported, but tonight we met some keen RIB boys in Amlwch which has changed everything!!!

Spending the evening with them has been great, so if anyone is interested I’ve been trying to keep a blog at roundbritain2019.blogspot.com

If anyone fancies a beer anywhere drop me a message or txt on 07342204618.

GuyC · 18 June 2019, 05:42

Well done.

Unfortunately the weather hasn't been kind to you but I'm sure the good bits will outweigh the bad bits.

John hulme · 18 June 2019, 10:13

Hi Tom , it was good to meet you and have a few beers . I’m sure if you let the guys know where you are intending mooring up for the night you’ll get some offers of accommodation and someone will run you to the local garage for fuel .good luck on your trip to the IOM today , the weather looks good [emoji108]

tom.mcfarlane · 18 June 2019, 21:27

Thanks, things are definitely improving!! Good weather and good locations for the last couple of days....

tom.mcfarlane · 18 June 2019, 21:29

Cheers John, yep it was a straight forward crossing today which was great. Even got a lift to the petrol station from the harbour master!! Hope you have a good day on your boat tomorrow.

The Black Pig · 18 June 2019, 22:01

Sounds like a real adventure

Can you fill us in on some details, where did you set off, where are you now etc

How about posting regularly I’m sure it’s of interest here

GuyC · 19 June 2019, 04:49

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Originally Posted by The Black Pig

Sounds like a real adventure

Can you fill us in on some details, where did you set off, where are you now etc

How about posting regularly I’m sure it’s of interest here

They do have a blog of their adventure.

roundbritain2019.blogspot.com

RickW · 19 June 2019, 08:34

Just read it - poor sods have had it tough so far by the sounds of it. Looks like an aquatic pub crawl by rib!

Fender · 19 June 2019, 10:42

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Originally Posted by RickW

Looks like an aquatic pub crawl by rib!

Sign me up!

Hats-off to the OP, what a amazing trip

Poly · 19 June 2019, 11:42

I've edited the blog links to make them clickable for those who wish to follow.

tebay91 · 19 June 2019, 12:12

Hi Tom,

Great read so far. Looking forward following your blog over the next few weeks.

The Black Pig · 19 June 2019, 14:57

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Poly

I've edited the blog links to make them clickable for those who wish to follow.

Fenlander · 19 June 2019, 15:53

Enjoying reading the blog and seeing the pictures Tom. Good luck with the rest of the trip.

Waterman · 19 June 2019, 17:49

Looks a Great trip so far. Well done [emoji1303]

tom.mcfarlane · 21 June 2019, 13:16

Thanks all for the reply’s. Struggling for WiFi so the blog updates are sometimes a couple of days behind... I’ll probably just stick to that rather than posting on rib net also as take a little while to do each day and upload photos.

If anyone has any recommendations of places to visit, please don’t hesitate to send your suggestions.

Cheers,
Tom.

Last Tango · 21 June 2019, 13:45

Hi Tom

If you give us an idea of your proposed route up the west coast of Scotland I'm sure there'll be dozens of suggestions of places to visit/avoid.

tom.mcfarlane · 22 June 2019, 04:34

Hi, plans have changed slightly and we’ll be around Jura/Mull the day after tomorrow before needing to be at Fort William on the 29th to go across via the Caledonian canal. We’ll have about 5 days in/around the Hebrides...
Thanks.

Bushrider · 22 June 2019, 08:53

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Originally Posted by tom.mcfarlane

before needing to be at Fort William on the 29th to go across via the Caledonian canal.

Hi , no intention to go over the top ?
Have a safe journey [emoji106]

jwalker · 22 June 2019, 17:02

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Originally Posted by tom.mcfarlane

...needing to be at Fort William on the 29th to go across via the Caledonian canal.

So you're not actually going around Britain, then?

Last Tango · 22 June 2019, 17:27

If you're heading for the Hebrides. On Route...Canna & Eigg probably the best of the Small Isles, Loch Scavaig and a walk round Loch Coruisk. west coast of Skye is stunning. Highlights about half a mile into Bracadale from McLeods Maidens and about half a mile up the coast from same. If the weather is kind you'll be able to get ashore at Niest Point Lighthouse also good shelter and I believe a pontoon at Pooltiel. Petrol at Dunvegan.

If you're going round the east of Skye Loch Hourn is stunning. Good cafe (and pontoons) at Kyleakin. Facilities at Plockton. Interesting sea cave on the north side of Eilean Trodday off the most northerly point of Skye. Good shelter and anchorage in Acairseid Mhor on Rhona.
If you're going into Portree check with the harbourmaster that there's not a cruise ship in as they close the pontoon to other users.

PS 5 days in that area ain't nearly enough.Have fun..stay safe.