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Driving from Inverness to Ullapool (a journey that started in the Midlands !). At a certain point the road became something you would see in a car advert or in Top Gear. A wide glacial valley with a small river meandering through it. The road is raised slightly above it all. No trees and no obstructions to sight. No traffic ! Just foot down and a racing line for every corner. All done in a Peugeot 106 (diesel). 55 bhp no less !
(Bitter and Twisted, Sat 7 Aug 2010, 23:53, 5 replies)

I know exactly where you are talking about
I drove that road in April, just as the sun was going down, took the racing line too! Only I was in a rented Ford Focus.
(hutchers, Sun 8 Aug 2010, 8:58, closed)

i know that road!
and i know the bit you're talking about.
going to skye a few years ago a guy on an r1 gave me the nod so i nipped in behind him and followed his line for what seemed like about a thousand miles. he clearly knew the road!
mile after mile of beautiful tarmac and not a speed camera or police car in sight.
i love the way that each left hander (heading towards ullapool) offers a perfect view up the valley and the whole of the road stretched out before you.
breathtaking stuff!
had me grinning like a goon!
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Sun 8 Aug 2010, 9:00, closed)

I drive from London to Ullapool 2-3 times a year
Leave at 4pm and drive straight through for the morning ferry. I love that stretch of road, it means kip is less than an hour away.
( Ring Of Fire A petty, drooling belming butthurt retard., Sun 8 Aug 2010, 9:09, closed)

...
done that one, and if you ever get the chance, junction 40 of the M6. Head towards the coast.

Driving through the lakes and for 2 miles, there is a dual carriage way that is, well, a race track. It is perfect. My wife usually drives but I always do that bit!
(Strump striving for imperfection since, Sun 8 Aug 2010, 9:13, closed)

yeah, nice views on that bit of the A66 but there's always a fair police presence...
what with that junction being 5 minutes from the regional police headquarters.
and you're heading towards Workington, which is never a good thing.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Sun 8 Aug 2010, 9:17, closed)