Gmu 2019 Banter

As crispey said, Hampshire and Surrey are out because they are too expensive, lack the type of accommodation needed and the roads are just too congested, especially at weekends.
I looked into Dorset last year, as this would be a spectacular location but again, very busy in the summer months. There are several bunkhouses in the county but none are suitable as they are either too small, too expensive, have double rooms (I'm not sure you lot are up for actually sharing beds) or are too remote. Anyone fancy the old RN transmitter station on Portland Bill?

Handy fence to keep certain inmates contained!

 

I recall completely different conversations, along the lines of
"Look Sprinter, they call me the Iceman and I will not defrost anything untill Zero hour is that fing clear"
I guess its like Total Recall, well never know what exactly happened, now will we, or will we?

 

No one did anything they did nt want to, except Mrs Chiari1 who was pounced on and tied to the cooker for most of the day and Andypandy ( Thank you).
Any way, if you want to organise a proposal, I know, Dougie and Mr Orange will help any way they can, so sketch it in and post it theres almost a year to bring it together. The raw ingredients are simple, Roads Bunkhouse, Hotels, Shops, Parking. then add Rooster or Mr Orange or Dougie. and stir up Dozers Dad with the chuck wagon.Done.
I mentioned Portsoy, just to fulfil the remit, I do think its a bit of a stretch to expect alot of southern softies to arrive this far North North, though I may be wrong.

 

Sprinter, throw your hat into the ring with your proposal of Portsoy.
Who knows you may be surprised, peeps may travel up the scenic route stopping in their preferred accommodation enroute as a few did to Dougies Scottish trip.

 

I think you have nailed the essentials Ron.

It’s very important to inspect any accommodation before it’s proposed and also to ride/Drive the Ride out routes before they are published.

My experience of finding a venue was that Bunkhouses seem to be located out of town and therefor finding one that is suitable for a group our size AND within walking distance of a decent yet affordable hotel narrows your choice considerably.

 

Feck me I need to get my eyes tested. I wondered why all the funny looks when I mentioned Bellendjam.

 

Yup, some cracking fast roads of a weekend.

 

And absolutely professionally organised it was too. Hat's off to you mate.

 

I'd second the Sail Loft Bunkhouse in Portsoy. Modern, spacious, very well equipped, secure, close enough to local hotels, b&b's, chippy, pubs, sea and Co-op. Sleeps 25 at £23/£24 per night in 6 & 4-bed bunkrooms, plus triple and twin bedrooms and one single.

For a few of us it would mean and overnight stay on the way up and back. I'm up for that, especially doing the East Coast roads again. But I suspect some would be put off. It's worth asking though.

I will try to find time to check out the accommodation Kings Lynn way over the next few weeks or so. But all things considered, right now I'd vote with Ade for Bellingham for 2019. It ticks all the boxes. Ron's already done the hard work. And global warming virtually guarantees a rain-free summer next year.

'By The Way' bunkhouse in Tyndrum where we started our Scotland trip would be ideal too except it seems they are strict on not letting non-residents in to the bunkhouse.

 

Yes Jez, that one. That's why I said us Southern softies would need an overnight on the way up. I did it from Bedford to Dunkeld (Jessie Mac's) near Perth in the pissing rain. Then over the East coast roads. I'd do it again, but suspect it'd put others off the idea.

 

That's 583 miles and 10 hours using motorways or 659 miles and 13 hours avoiding them so an overnight stop may be needed!
By contrast, Bad Bertrich is only 456 miles and 8 hours!

 

Must admit, very tempting, but makes France look more tempting and with the cost of extra hotels not that more expensive!

 

Portsoy would change the GMU from a 3 or 4 day event to more like a 6 or 7 day event. This may well change people’s view on attending? One of the attractions for me is it is a short break which leaves me with options for an international trip as well in the same year.
Wessa

 

Yeah even I think its a non runner, for a GMU
For future reference, it could be included in a Scottish Tour

 

Ahh here!!! There's a bit missing

 

Sure am I the only Irish man here the other one is only plastic @Havit