JOGLE

[Malcolm Parker]

I've dug out my notes on the Scottish Highlands Tour and the itinerary was as follows:
Day 1    Boltby (N. Yorkshire) to Biggar    168 miles
Day 2    Biggar to Oban                          134 miles
Day 3    Oban to Kyle of Lochalsh            118 miles
Day 4    Kyle to Shieldaig (via Applecross) 60 miles
Day 5    Shieldaig to Ullapool                   92 miles
Day 6    Ullapool to Laxford Bridge (via Lochinver)   83 miles
Day 7    Laxford Bridge to Thurso             89 miles
Day 8    Thurso to Altnahara (via JoG and Dunnet Head)  105 miles
Day 9    Altnahara to Nairn                      83 miles
Day 10  Nairn to Nethy Bridge                 30 miles
Day 11  Free Day
Day 12  Nethy Bridge to Dunkeld             80 miles
Day 13  Dunkeld to Kelso                       125 miles
Day 14  Kelso to Boltby                          170 miles

With a total mileage of around 1337, two full weeks and the cost of accommodation, it would be a major undertaking, on a par with a Euro Tour?
Also, having to pre-book accommodation could be awkward if the schedule got behind for any reason.
The best way to my mind would be to look at the weather forecast, pack a tent and camping gear into the car, and simply set off.  I would try and find a B & B every three nights to ease the discomfort of camping for a fortnight.
The Pytchley would be roomy enough to sleep in with minor modification.