PENIS 287

[greg1]

I’m looking to do this as part of a trip down the west of Scotland in September.

I would appreciate any recommendation for quiet campsites as well as wild spots along the way. Mainly looking for great views and rural locations where possible

 

[r4dent]

Keep us informed about the trip

287 is on our bucket list.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Never heard of this “route” until now.

Which Scottish joker came up with that particular acronym?!

I wonder - does it attract as many penises as the NC500…?

 

[Boris7]

Never heard of this “route” until now.

Which Scottish joker came up with that particular acronym?!

I wonder - does it attract as many penises as the NC500…?

Clarkson Marie. The grand tour

 

[Boris7]

Scourie has a good campsite, the Anchorage if memory serves me well, but I’d personally wild camp.

 

[Pauljenny]

Maybe 287 is the number of D*ckheads who rushed out and bought a cheap camper or Motorhome and set off to follow in Clarkson's tyre tracks...?

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Piloting Extremely Nicely In Scotland 287

Welcome to the PENIS 287, the best driving road in the world according to the holy trinity. The PENIS 287 is a circular route from Inverness, following the A838 in its entirety, before following the...

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[Boris7]

Just another area that many of us knew about and kept quite about

 

[campervanannie]

I have a very old AA booklet that my dad had from the 50s it’s vehicle tours of Scotland and all of these routes are mapped in the booklet long before they were given silly names.

 

[Fisherman]

What irritates me is these so called routes are set up, nothing is done to improve facilities or infrastructure, and when they become overused guess who ends up being portrayed as the bad guys. It’s the same with road tariff equivalent ferry fares. The islanders campaigned for reduced fares to reduce their costs and to help stimulate business. Then when their inadequate road infrastructure and lack of facilities are put to the test the usual culprits who campaigned for the cheaper ferries are first to complain, and they vent their fury mainly in our direction. Prime culprit was Mull who were not on the initial list of islands to be covered by RTE.
These routes attract many from Europe who read about such routes and turn up in large numbers to use them. Many of whom being unaware that the facilities they take for granted in Europe are not available here.

 

[alcam]

What irritates me is these so called routes are set up, nothing is done to improve facilities or infrastructure, and when they become overused guess who ends up being portrayed as the bad guys. It’s the same with road tariff equivalent ferry fares. The islanders campaigned for reduced fares to reduce their costs and to help stimulate business. Then when their inadequate road infrastructure and lack of facilities are put to the test the usual culprits who campaigned for the cheaper ferries are first to complain, and they vent their fury mainly in our direction. Prime culprit was Mull who were not on the initial list of islands to be covered by RTE.
These routes attract many from Europe who read about such routes and turn up in large numbers to use them. Many of whom being unaware that the facilities they take for granted in Europe are not available here.

If you build it they'll come .
Unfortunately nothing was built , we just gave them directions

 

[wildebus]

Clarkson Marie. The grand tour

Should be called The Clarkson PENIS 2.87. If his name was attached to it more clearly, would put more people off.

 

[Obanboy666]

Not sure if near your route but i use these 2 campsites regularly when up the west coast. Just google them for info.
Melon Udrigle campsite. Very basic, no ehu or toilets / showers but beautiful locations with a fabulous beach.
Port A Bhaigh campsite, overlooking the summer isles. Small family run site with all facilities including a shop.