Thunder in the Glens
26th — 30st August 2010
4 Nights, 5 Days, approx 555 miles + Rideouts
Ride Northumberland’s unspoilt coastal route and cross the border into Bonnie Scotland. Based in Aviemore for the Thunder in the Glens Rally, and ideally situated to explore the glens, lochs and mountains of the beautiful Scottish Highlands.
Day 1 9am 'Meet at Newcastle Harley Davidson, then we'll ride up the coast via Warkworth, Alnwick, (used in the Harry Potter films), Bamburgh and Chilingham Castle, reputed to be the most haunted castle in England. Crossing the River Tweed into Scotland, we travel northwards into Edinburgh, where we’ll stay the night in our comfortable city centre hotel. Approx 120 miles.
Day 2 After a full Scottish breakfast, we’ll ride up into the Highlands, with a stop at Balmoral Castle, the Queens favourite residence, on the way. Across the beautiful biking roads of the Spittal of Glenshee winter skiing region, we’ll take in a whisky distillery before continuing on to our Aviemore hotel, ideally situated for the increasingly popular Thunder in the Glens Rally. Approx 180 miles.
Day 3 Free day to enjoy the Rally. There are optional ride outs organised by the local HOG Chapters, trade stalls, custom bike show, Chapter Games, and not forgetting great bands for your evening entertainment.
Day 4 Another free day to enjoy the Rally, or explore this beautiful part of the Highlands.
Day 5 Homeward bound today, riding south across the famous Forth Road Bridge with a lunch stop in picturesque Queensferry. We’ll return to Newcastle at around 4pm. Approx 255 miles
Price:
BYOB Prices:
Rider sharing a room £455
Rider & pillion sharing £899
Rider, single room £545
Includes:
4 nights bed & breakfast in 4* hotels. Rally entrance, with T-shirt & pin (limited supply for early bookings). Tour guides.