Thanks BackPacker,
Really appreciate the insight. I have already flown into Schiphol, and personally am really happy at 1000', I was hoping on doing most of the "near land" bits around 1500' to 2500' or below on the way there, I am there to enjoy the flight and the wonderful scenery - not just to get from A to B! :-)
I'll plan south of EHKD, and bear in mind EH-R4 as well. But I am no stranger to request transit clearances from Military &/ controlled zones!
Thanks for the tip for EHTX, I was hoping to stop a little further along the route as you may have guessed - but will most definitely bear it in mind!
I was planning on following the islands, so I guess that this is a good decision! Thanks for the tips!!
Best
alex