Loch Lomond & a Swift.

[g.cameron]

Hi folks, as I had a day off today I thought I would take the car out for a blast up into Loch Lomond & the Trossachs national park ways.

Started off going up the A82 and found a road with the signpost for " Glen Douglas " at Inverbeg.

This is the route for anyone who is interested in finding it..

http://g.co/maps/unuwr

Car was excellent, the road was bumpy, single track and had amazing elevation changes with sometimes quite frightening drops either side of the tarmac. Also had to dodge the few sheep & cows.. But the swift never felt like it wasn't able to cope. Top speed was only about 45mph, but it was all sharp turns and handling was the most important factor on this specific road.

Excuse the state of the car, but the weather up here means it is just stupid to wash it at this time of year.

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A great day off for me, with an absolute hoot of a car to drive. If anyone finds them self at a loose end and near this area, I'd highly recommend these areas/roads if you like your driving.

I'm not an avid photographer and these photo's are from my iPhone and apologies in advance if the quality is shocking.

Cheers for reading.
Graeme

 

[Jamie_182]

good photos there pal. i can vouch for this road to, i drove from glasgow to fort william (to climb ben nevis) on the a82.

was a brilliant 100 mile drive, i had my mk5 Zetec S at the time and it was seriously fun taking the car through the bends and some beautiful scenery to look at.

i want to take the 182 up to scotland now ha!

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Excellent little road through Glen Douglas had many a scary moment on it in my works van when we were working on the Mod place.

 

[leeds_182]

That front plate makes it look like a yaris at a glance.

Nice shots.

 

[Darren S]

good photos there pal. i can vouch for this road to, i drove from glasgow to fort william (to climb ben nevis) on the a82.

was a brilliant 100 mile drive, i had my mk5 Zetec S at the time and it was seriously fun taking the car through the bends and some beautiful scenery to look at.

i want to take the 182 up to scotland now ha!

Do it!

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...tant-Clio-pic-wh0rage...-)&highlight=scottish

D.

 

[g.cameron]

good photos there pal. i can vouch for this road to, i drove from glasgow to fort william (to climb ben nevis) on the a82.

was a brilliant 100 mile drive, i had my mk5 Zetec S at the time and it was seriously fun taking the car through the bends and some beautiful scenery to look at.

i want to take the 182 up to scotland now ha!

Yeah, I work in Helensburgh, so I knew these roads were about. I just took a chance and found this little gem.

It simply is great having these roads only 30 minutes from my doorstep.

Excellent little road through Glen Douglas had many a scary moment on it in my works van when we were working on the Mod place.

Yeh I totally agree Steve, I was taking it very easy to begin with as I had no idea what the road would be like, once I got over the sheer drops either side and the change in surfaces, it got even better. Stopping regularly to let the brakes cool and take photos.

That front plate makes it look like a yaris at a glance.

Nice shots.

You think? Fair enough, I can't see it, but maybe that's just because I know it's not at all like it ha!

But cheers all the same.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Looks like some good driving roads out that way.

 

[Mr Burns]

Everyone thinks I'm mad wanting to change the Type-R for a Swift, but I can't help thinking I'd have more fun!

 

[Mcaff]

Looking good mate looks smart with the new plate!

i want a blast in it.

 

[.GAZ.]

You Southerners really need to come up here for a 'meat'!

 

[AK]

Do it!

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...tant-Clio-pic-wh0rage...-)&highlight=scottish

D.

Any plans to take the Evo up?

 

[g.cameron]

Looking good mate looks smart with the new plate!

i want a blast in it.

Cheers Blair, when I actually get some decent time off we'll get it sorted, had a great laugh up there!

Everyone thinks I'm mad wanting to change the Type-R for a Swift, but I can't help thinking I'd have more fun!

Ste, after yesterdays antics. I couldn't rate them anymore highly. I was grinning ear-to-ear the whole time, seriously underatted cars.

 

[jim cook]

Great pics .