bigfoot Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 OTF Have you tried the good old tourist information office? There is one in the centre of FW and they know all the acomodation around. If you cant get in to Kinloch then FW is not your only option there are plenty of places in between the two and the tourist office will know them all. I dont have the number but they will be on yell.co.uk (yellow pages online) I'm sure its not to late to get something decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks Bigfoot, love your avitar will she be observing? she's not HL is she?, but have finally sorted accomodation out. Staying in Glencoe which is better for me than Ft William as i can only get up there for the Pre 65 event and it's closer to Kinlochleven than Ft William. Only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Paul, The P 65 Trial does not have a site, unless something has changed. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan80 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I'm riding in this years SSDT but have nowhere to stay at present. Is there anywhere for motorcaravans in Fort William? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agbrown Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Try Glen Nevis caravan and camping park 01397 702191 only problem it is 2 mile out of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizza5 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I'm riding in this years SSDT but have nowhere to stay at present. Is there anywhere for motorcaravans in Fort William? Yes several around Fort William, Glen Nevis has been mentioned, but tends to get a bit full as not only do the SSDT crowd go there it is popular for the walkers and climbers. We stay out at Lihne Caravan Park have done for the last 15+ years, it is just the other side of Corpach on the Road to the Isles, plenty of riders stay here and all of the Static Vans and log cabins are full Plenty of room though for a motor home and very clean and tidy facilities, hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02-apr Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I am pleased to see that accommodation is hard to find, it has been all too easy in recent years to get somewhere. The Scottish was traditionally a good source of income for the town but there are other, bigger, things these days (eg mountain bikes) which may not leave the place like a ghost town in the evening as seems to be the case these days with the Scottish. 280 riders "on their own" so to speak ain't that much, therefore, while competitor enthusiasm remains it is spectator numbers that are really going to help ensure the future of the event (leaving other developments in restrictions on vehicle use aside). The moral is, make the effort and get there in large numbers but take to heart what Big John says. There are plenty good road runs on a bike with a short walk to sections so dig out the old road bike or gear up the trials bike and enjoy the run but stick to the tarmac. Or, heaven forfend, you could even volunteer your services to the Trial for a day or two and legitimately get on to the rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogle Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Try Glen Nevis caravan and camping park 01397 702191 only problem it is 2 mile out of town. Is this a cmping park as in you can pitch a tent there. I am thinking of making a last minute trip up for a couple of days of spectating. Does anybody know of any other good campsites, for tents not motorhomes. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proc Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Glen nevis is spot on we've been the last couple of years and stayed there in't tent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Fort William in a tent in May? Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Doesn't bare thinking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehill Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Fort William in a tent in May? Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Doesn't bare thinking about. may is the only time i'd stay in a tent in fort william - from June on its not the cold or the wet its the MIDGES that get you in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogle Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Looks like the trip is on, a couple of days camping in Fort William and taking in the first 2 days of the trial. Result. Can't wait. Fingers crossed the weather is good. I can't believe my wife thought it was a goo idea as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proc Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Fort William in a tent in May? Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Doesn't bare thinking about. we're bred tougher on the right side of the pennines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Fort William in a tent in May? Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Doesn't bare thinking about. we're bred tougher on the right side of the pennines! aye, strong int arm & weak int head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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