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Bad Dog Mini · Jun 17th, 2008, 07:28 PM

Check the date, it does say 2009, I'm getting this in early before someone comes along and bags the date. This is an epic run that I've been thinking about for quite some time.

This run will take in the best of the scenery in Scotland by running the length of the West Coast, but this run is a little different. Day 1 involves driving from just NW of Glasgow into the wilds of the Scottish Highland before pausing for a quick nap in Ullapool.

Then the bit that'll be unlike other MINI runs, at first light in early hours of the morning; as it never really gets dark this far north at this time of the year, the run will then take the coast road north to Balnakiel. Passing through Ullapool, Unapool and Durness before returning to the overnight stop via Lairg. This will involve driving some of the most amazing and scenic roads at the quietest time of the day. No tourist only other MINIs and Deer.

Highlights of Day 1
Loch Lomond
Glencoe
Loch Ness
Glenshiel
Eilean Donan Castle
Plockton
The Skye Bridge
Glen Torridon
Loch Maree
An Teallach

Highlights of Part 2 - Twilight Stage
Stac Polly and Suliven
Loch Assynt
Foinaven
Kyle of Tongue
Loch Loyal and Ben Loyal

Summary details including stops, rough schedules and estimated costs so people know what to budget for should be up by the end of next week. Anyone wishing to join the run for just the first day is welcome.

There won't be another run like this one.......

The route has been altered to minimise excess mileage and accommodation cost, and maximise scenic impact.

Runners and Riders - to be confirmed nearer the date
Runners and Riders - to be confirmed nearer the date
1. The Dogfather
2. Crombers
3. Burple
4. Pappillion
5. Sheilz
6. Scottie
7. Bumble
8. Deano
9. Smoggie Mike
10. AlexBRGCooper
11. Laura F
12. Bad Wolf (NMS) aka Harper Clan
12a. Humph
14. Fergus M
15. Ant (classic or navigator TBC)
16. Duncan Stewart
17. Tobes
18. Pee
19. Doggonwheels (Navigator)

All being organised via Northern MINI but I'll take names on here and pass them across.

Link to Day 1 Schedule and Photos

Two Lochs Radio · Jun 18th, 2008, 08:52 PM

Hi

Very interested to see your idea for a North of Scotland run. We are the UK's smallest local radio station, based in Gairloch at the end of your proposed run, and if you get it set up, we'd be pleased to run news/interview about the run and to welcome you to the studio at the end to tell everyone in the area about it!

Very appropriate for a mini run to end up at our mini radio station!

I've only logged into this forum to contact you - please reply by email if possible - you can find our contact info and other details by Googling Two Lochs Radio or going to 2LR dot co dot uk

Cheers

Alex Gray
Station Manager

Bad Dog Mini · Jun 19th, 2008, 08:26 AM

Alex, email on the way.

Hat · Jun 19th, 2008, 08:57 AM

that's a result!

deanquartermaine · Jun 19th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Very interested in this and I know a few people over at Nottinghamshire Mini Club will be as well, will get some names together for you.

Deano

Bad Dog Mini · Jun 19th, 2008, 09:23 AM

Cheers Deano

deanquartermaine · Jun 19th, 2008, 09:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bad Dog Mini (original)

Cheers Deano

Not a problem, posted it here see what interest we get --> Nottinghamshire Mini Club -- View topic - Twilight Run 20.06.2009

Bad Dog Mini · Jun 19th, 2008, 09:44 AM

Cheers Deano,

So far we have 6 signed up on Northern MINI obviously the run is a long way off so this may change quite a lot.

You might want to direct people to Northern MINI rather than M2 as I'll be keeping that site more up to date with routes accommodation etc.

deanquartermaine · Jun 19th, 2008, 09:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bad Dog Mini (original)

Cheers Deano,

So far we have 6 signed up on Northern MINI obviously the run is a long way off so this may change quite a lot.

You might want to direct people to Northern MINI rather than M2 as I'll be keeping that site more up to date with routes accommodation etc.

Not a problem mate!!

Bad Dog Mini · Jun 21st, 2008, 11:01 PM

First post updated

laura f · Jun 23rd, 2008, 06:34 PM

Yay, we're on the list, thanks

It'll be amazing up there at that time of day & year

deanquartermaine · Jun 23rd, 2008, 11:48 PM

Soooooooo looking forward to this and it's not till next year

Bad Dog Mini · Jun 24th, 2008, 08:51 AM

Dean, Burple has just posted the same on the site, you have seen the new site?

Twilight Run Website

Bad Dog Mini · Jun 28th, 2008, 05:46 PM

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Link to Day 1 Schedule and Photos
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Bad Dog Mini · Jun 30th, 2008, 02:31 PM

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Link to Day 2 Twilight Stage - Schedule and photos
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deanquartermaine · Jun 30th, 2008, 03:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bad Dog Mini (original)

Dean, Burple has just posted the same on the site, you have seen the new site?

Twilight Run Website

Seen the new site mate, will update the links over on NMC later this evening.

Deano

Tobes · Jul 8th, 2008, 10:24 AM

If Sasanachs are allowed pls put me down on the list

Have live in Scotland for 14 yrs and parents still up there so I think I qualify!

BTW these roads are amazing and the scenery the best in Britain!

Bad Dog Mini · Jul 8th, 2008, 04:23 PM

Tobes, I'll add you to the list

Bad Dog Mini · Jul 18th, 2008, 08:19 AM

2 more added

Jun 17th, 2008, 07:28 PM	#1
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Twilight Run 20.06.2009 - Wild West Scotland - link to photos of day 1 route Check the date, it does say 2009, I'm getting this in early before someone comes along and bags the date. This is an epic run that I've been thinking about for quite some time. This run will take in the best of the scenery in Scotland by running the length of the West Coast, but this run is a little different. Day 1 involves driving from just NW of Glasgow into the wilds of the Scottish Highland before pausing for a quick nap in Ullapool. Then the bit that'll be unlike other MINI runs, at first light in early hours of the morning; as it never really gets dark this far north at this time of the year, the run will then take the coast road north to Balnakiel. Passing through Ullapool, Unapool and Durness before returning to the overnight stop via Lairg. This will involve driving some of the most amazing and scenic roads at the quietest time of the day. No tourist only other MINIs and Deer. Highlights of Day 1 Loch Lomond Glencoe Loch Ness Glenshiel Eilean Donan Castle Plockton The Skye Bridge Glen Torridon Loch Maree An Teallach Highlights of Part 2 - Twilight Stage Stac Polly and Suliven Loch Assynt Foinaven Kyle of Tongue Loch Loyal and Ben Loyal Summary details including stops, rough schedules and estimated costs so people know what to budget for should be up by the end of next week. Anyone wishing to join the run for just the first day is welcome. There won't be another run like this one....... The route has been altered to minimise excess mileage and accommodation cost, and maximise scenic impact. Runners and Riders - to be confirmed nearer the date Runners and Riders - to be confirmed nearer the date 1. The Dogfather 2. Crombers 3. Burple 4. Pappillion 5. Sheilz 6. Scottie 7. Bumble 8. Deano 9. Smoggie Mike 10. AlexBRGCooper 11. Laura F 12. Bad Wolf (NMS) aka Harper Clan 12a. Humph 14. Fergus M 15. Ant (classic or navigator TBC) 16. Duncan Stewart 17. Tobes 18. Pee 19. Doggonwheels (Navigator) All being organised via Northern MINI but I'll take names on here and pass them across. Link to Day 1 Schedule and Photos Last edited by Bad Dog Mini : Jul 18th, 2008 at 08:19 AM. Reason: Added link to Day 1 Schedule and Photos

Jun 19th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
deanquartermaine MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 517 Offline	Very interested in this and I know a few people over at Nottinghamshire Mini Club will be as well, will get some names together for you. Deano http://www.nottsminiclub.co.uk Winner of Your Cars in Modern MINI Magazine July 2008

Jun 19th, 2008, 09:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
deanquartermaine MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 517 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bad Dog Mini (original) Cheers Deano Not a problem, posted it here see what interest we get --> Nottinghamshire Mini Club -- View topic - Twilight Run 20.06.2009 http://www.nottsminiclub.co.uk Winner of Your Cars in Modern MINI Magazine July 2008

Jun 19th, 2008, 09:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
deanquartermaine MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 517 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bad Dog Mini (original) Cheers Deano, So far we have 6 signed up on Northern MINI obviously the run is a long way off so this may change quite a lot. You might want to direct people to Northern MINI rather than M2 as I'll be keeping that site more up to date with routes accommodation etc. Not a problem mate!! http://www.nottsminiclub.co.uk Winner of Your Cars in Modern MINI Magazine July 2008

Jun 23rd, 2008, 06:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
laura f lucky number 7? My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 19,931 Offline	Yay, we're on the list, thanks It'll be amazing up there at that time of day & year \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

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Jun 18th, 2008, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Two Lochs Radio MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Hi Very interested to see your idea for a North of Scotland run. We are the UK's smallest local radio station, based in Gairloch at the end of your proposed run, and if you get it set up, we'd be pleased to run news/interview about the run and to welcome you to the studio at the end to tell everyone in the area about it! Very appropriate for a mini run to end up at our mini radio station! I've only logged into this forum to contact you - please reply by email if possible - you can find our contact info and other details by Googling Two Lochs Radio or going to 2LR dot co dot uk Cheers Alex Gray Station Manager

Jun 19th, 2008, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Alex, email on the way.

Jun 19th, 2008, 08:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	that's a result!

Jun 19th, 2008, 09:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Cheers Deano

Jun 19th, 2008, 09:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Cheers Deano, So far we have 6 signed up on Northern MINI obviously the run is a long way off so this may change quite a lot. You might want to direct people to Northern MINI rather than M2 as I'll be keeping that site more up to date with routes accommodation etc.

Jun 21st, 2008, 11:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 152 Offline	First post updated

Jun 23rd, 2008, 11:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
deanquartermaine MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 517 Offline	Soooooooo looking forward to this and it's not till next year http://www.nottsminiclub.co.uk Winner of Your Cars in Modern MINI Magazine July 2008

Jun 24th, 2008, 08:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Have you checked out the new site? Dean, Burple has just posted the same on the site, you have seen the new site? Twilight Run Website

Jun 28th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 152 Offline	. . Link to Day 1 Schedule and Photos . . Last edited by Bad Dog Mini : Jun 28th, 2008 at 09:45 PM.

Jun 30th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 152 Offline	. Link to Day 2 Twilight Stage - Schedule and photos .

Jun 30th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
deanquartermaine MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 517 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bad Dog Mini (original) Dean, Burple has just posted the same on the site, you have seen the new site? Twilight Run Website Seen the new site mate, will update the links over on NMC later this evening. Deano http://www.nottsminiclub.co.uk Winner of Your Cars in Modern MINI Magazine July 2008

Jul 8th, 2008, 10:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
Tobes MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 407 Offline	If Sasanachs are allowed pls put me down on the list Have live in Scotland for 14 yrs and parents still up there so I think I qualify! BTW these roads are amazing and the scenery the best in Britain!

Jul 8th, 2008, 04:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Tobes, I'll add you to the list

Jul 18th, 2008, 08:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 152 Offline	2 more added

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