old trials fanatic Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Well i've booked the time off work but only for the Classic 2 day so plan to drive up on Thursday and stay till Sunday night drive home Monday. At least i should see 1 day of the main event also. As this is my first time i assumed that Fort William was the best place to find accomodation however at the Trial on Sunday some old hands told me not to but to try and stay at Kinlochleven. They also said that i probably wouldnt have a cat in hells chance as all the accomodation would be booked up already. So whats the score chaps and chapettes, Highland Lassie included of course got to watch me p's and q's now or i'll probably get a thump, where is the best place to stay and where do i look or have i left it too late and everywhere will be booked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellonmelug Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 A few years ago it was tricky getting booked up, but now there are lkoads of places to stay try http://www.visit-fortwilliam.co.uk/fw_mainintro.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) Thanks for that i had already looked at that site along with a few others. My main problem not having been before is knowing where is the best place as in location to stay in. You see i thought the trial was based in Fort William but after taking to the guys on Sunday i dont know anymore. Dont want to miss out on any of the social part and dont want to be "billy no mates" stuck miles away from where it's all happenin Thought some of the Scottish mafia and old hands at the Scottish could point me in the right location. Probably get their own back by pointing me in the direction of the loch So do i try to find a <mention of this company is not permitted on Trials Central>, Inn, Hotel etc in Fort William or Kinlochleven? For some reason the above appeared when i tried to post. So do i try to find a Bed & Breakfast, Inn, Hotel etc in Fort William or Kinlochleven? Strange that dont know why it wouldnt let me type <mention of this company is not permitted on Trials Central> Edited February 8, 2007 by Old trials fanatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) OTF, I tried booking accomodation in Kinlochleven for my old man and I back in November and it was tight then, eventually found a b.e.d & breakfast Try these Hotels Tigh na Cheo Kinlochleven B&Bs Edited February 8, 2007 by Slapshot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montman Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 If you don't want to miss out on the social side of things for the six days you have got to be in Fort William in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 If you don't want to miss out on the social side of things for the six days you have got to be in Fort William in my opinion. During the week, yes: Pre 65 everything takes place around Kinlochleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shercomann1103 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 . They also said that i probably wouldnt have a cat in hells chance as all the accomodation would be booked up already.So whats the score chaps and chapettes, Highland Lassie included of course got to watch me p's and q's now or i'll probably get a thump, where is the best place to stay and where do i look or have i left it too late and everywhere will be booked up Well, my room at The Grand in Fort William is free becuase her indoors is pregnant and due in April and she said I cant go!!! Can't think why - I've done my bit First time I've missed it in years but will be back next year with baby in a back pack!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Thanks for the offer Just managed to get a room in Kinlochleven So roll on May Is the action within walking range? I've heard that taking your bike to get around on is a no no. Dont want to break any rules on my first visit do i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Just managed to get a room in Kinlochleven Where did you get OTF. Know someone else looking. All the action is pretty handy, bikes are a definate no no, otherwise Andy will take your piccy and call you a muppet publicly... if you pm me an e mail addy, I'll send you a scanned copy of last years routes as a guide Cheers Donald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 One of your suggestions Tigh na Cheo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 All the action is pretty handy, bikes are a definate no no, otherwise Andy will take your piccy and call you a muppet publicly... And I will be there for both days of the Pre-65 and the full SSDT week this year (because I'm not going to Japan or Guatamala - yippee!) and I will fulfill on my promise to publicy shame those who jeapordise these events with their selfishness and laziness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 All the action is pretty handy, bikes are a definate no no, otherwise Andy will take your piccy and call you a muppet publicly... And I will be there for both days of the Pre-65 and the full SSDT week this year (because I'm not going to Japan or Guatamala - yippee!) and I will fulfill on my promise to publicy shame those who jeapordise these events with their selfishness and laziness. Simple Question......which pub????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Bugger just had a phone call from the place i had booked over the phone last night. Allegedly they have made a mistake and have double booked the room. More like realised they can make more money by letting it to two people instead of one so look like i may miss out for another year Never seems to work out for one reson or another. Perhaps i'm fated not to see the Pre 65 or SSDT ? Just phoned all the other places i could find on the interweb and they are ALL booked up. Cest la vie not meant to be. Hope those of you who have been lucky have a good time Thanks Slapshot for the maps appreciate it M8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlestar Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Ehhem! Havin a baby BEFORE the Scottish is no excuse! I was born during the Scottish and my Dad made it for half the week before being summonsed home!hehe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thanks Big John just rang the lady but like every body else she's full. Looks like the Fort William and surrounding areas economy is due for a BIG BOOST Thanks for trying apprecaite it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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