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Trying to get up to the 2009 Fort William World Cup mountain bike thingy with my son
is Oban the nearest ?
Will be going up in Cessna 172 from Essex this weekend
weather forecasters :eek: what would be the best day Saturday or Sunday ?
Cheers
eharding
2nd Jun 2009, 21:59
Yes, Oban/North Connel is the closest I'm aware of, but Fort William is about an hour's drive away.
I can vouch that Etive Taxis, 01631 566880 "Distance no object, 24 hours by appointment, 6 seater available" will cheerfully turn up to the airfield. Quite what the fare for Fort William and back would be, I don't know.
'India-Mike
2nd Jun 2009, 22:03
It'll be expensive - Connel to Port Appin cost £55 return a few months ago. And that's about half the distance.
BabyBear
2nd Jun 2009, 22:12
Alternative may be Inverness, hire a car and around 60 miles drive.
cats_five
3rd Jun 2009, 04:10
If you need accommodation book it PDQ - Fort William usually fills up well in advance for this event. Also consider if you will need a car. Whilst you will have to take the bus up to the event itself, what about the rest of your stay?
140KIAS
3rd Jun 2009, 07:03
I'd go for Oban. Easier to get to in the event of an overcast. Shouldnt be a problem getting a hire car as there are several local companies.
gordon field
3rd Jun 2009, 20:54
If you are taking your bikes why don't you land at Oban, save the cab fare and cycle up to Ft William?
PH-UKU
3rd Jun 2009, 21:46
Depends on the 172 ... :} (http://www.scotlandonfloats.com)
rustyflyer
4th Jun 2009, 22:36
Very very nice PH-UKU! Would love to have a play in that someday...
It's a big ambition to get up to the West Coast in the 172 I fly soon.
But has it got one of these fitted?
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OUo4VCIedAo/SihLA6z7L7I/AAAAAAAAAqM/93_gHeS_7_E/File0001.jpg
Looks like the perfect answer to jxc's transport needs :ok:
Not sure the wx will play ball tho' this weekend.
Russ Ware