UK Solo Motorcycle Camping Tour to Scotland - Days 9 & 10 - The Finale

Days 9 and 10 of my first Solo Motorcycle Camping Tour from Wiltshire to Aberdeen and back.
( I'm using a new software editing program which I'm still getting used to, so please bear with!)
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[@chriserskine585]

Just got to the bit about the fuel gauge, I never trust them, set your trip meter to 0 when you fill up, best way to know your range👍

[@keithriley3159]

And over time you should get an idea of what you can cover per tank, 150 to 200 miles is a fair average for most bikes I'd say.

[@dmpsir]

I've just bought the Meteor and I'm 68. I am planning a similar trip for September. Then the French Alps, next Summer. You are an inspiration. Well done.

[@restdayrider]

You'll have a brilliant adventure. 😊

[@henryhartley9993]

Well done you, after just six months of riding. The little Enfield proved you don't need a big bike to go touring you just have to take a little more time, which is what touring is all about. If this inspires anyone to get on two wheels and explore it's a job well done...

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Henry. 😊

[@chrisclemmett6458]

Great series, your vids are honest and fun.. even when it’s tough! Biking is never always plain sailing. It’s great to see you getting out and doing it on your little bike… there’s many out there with £20k bikes etc that just don’t go anywhere except local posers meetings Looking forward to more ❤

[@dondle2]

Very well done Lass, get a set of Oxford heated grips for the bike, an absolute game changer for the colder months.

[@restdayrider]

Noted, thank you! 😊

[@justmejohn773]

Seconded

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Hot grips? ♨️👀👀👀🔥 Awesome👍😎

[@user-sp3it3iq5q]

Hi Charlie Thank you so much for this series I have waited in anticipation for every episode and I loved ever single one. I am a 60 year old born again biker and I have a BMW 1200 ( old man’s bike but I love it) you have certainly inspired me to do some travelling and camping THANK YOU .

[@restdayrider]

That's fabulous to hear. 😊

[@neilmackinnon3371]

What a great adventure, thanks for taking us along. Can the older person tour solo? Of course they can. In all the years I have ridden bikes I have never thought of touring... until a year ago, when I did 2000 miles up and down the UK in seven days, camping every night... I loved it. North Wales is amazing if your looking for another adventure, I was there this year. The Fosse Way is a great road, I took it north last year on my way to Beverley, just North of Hull. And touring on a 350 is all about the route, ignore the motorways and check out the old A roads. EDIT: I forgot to add, I'm 63... 62 when I rode to Lands End and later John O'Groats (and Dunett Head) in the same year. My first two motorcycle camping trips.

[@restdayrider]

I did enjoy the non motorway route. 😊

[@debbiemorris8422]

North Wales is fab , just done 3 days around there brilliant roads

[@hymek7017]

Oh wow. Thank you so much for your excellent series. I'm not sure where to start on comments, so many things spring to mind. All power to you for even wanting to do such a ride just six months into your riding life, so happy you enjoyed the ups and downs. Wobbles are what happens when you go out of your comfort zone but you handled it all with style and now your comfort zone just got a whole lot bigger. Before you go any further treat Agatha and yourself to some heated grips, makes all the difference to comfort and the joy of riding can go on all year round. Personally, I can't wait until you start your next trip. Best Wishes and happiness. Stay safe 🙂 PS I always tour solo. The freedom to stop for a photo whenever I like, to ride at my own speed and divert off at random to look at something of interest is well worth doing.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting. 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the series. ( I did put a new vlog up last night on a short trip this weekend. 😊)

[@hymek7017]

@@restdayrider Just watched it now and it was GOOD. I'm gradually catching up on all your content, only just discovered your excellent channel.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks again. 😊

[@pete147]

Charlie, you are an amazing , genuine and a lovely person, this came across so much in your videos. Thank you so so much for sharing your road trip … I loved every minute. take care and stay safe…… 😀

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Pete. 😊

[@bwghall1]

Hi Love, what lovely time I have had riding with you. I Packed up 5 years ago when I was 80 years old, two reasons other folk who think they can drive, also they have no road manners today. it`s all me ME. and the other reason if my bike fell over in a lay bye I could not pick it up. you are a great rider I think sometimes you take your left-hand turns a little two wide. thank you for all the vids have enjoyed all. Briddy UK.

[@restdayrider]

Hi Briddy, hopefully you'll think my turns have improved as I've progressed, I was still very new when this series was made. 😊

[@regk9077]

Being allowed the opportunity to watch a beautiful young woman venture out into the great unknown then seeing/hearing your new found confidence at the end has been awesome! I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Keep on keeping on!

[@restdayrider]

Gosh, thank you Reg. 😊

[@venkateshnaidu94]

Love it 360 camera angles

[@keithraven3519]

I'm so pleased that I stumbled upon your channel. What a breath of fresh air to have someone being so natural. Well done you, and I hope our paths will cross on the road one day. Keep up the good work ☺️

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Keith. 😊

[@frodelangset9790]

Kudos! 🥇👏👏👏

[@Shiplap4]

Well done Charlie, onwards and upwards.

[@richardgourlay5191]

I've just watched all these videos of Scotland tour a year after you done it. Fantastic! You're an inspiration. I definitely watching more of videos.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you! 😊

[@alain7338]

A 50 ans ! 👏👏👏👏👏👍Vous les faites pas,...ou alors juste le matin ...😀😉✌️🇨🇵

[@pauldoyle9709]

Hi Charlie, I just binged days 1 to 10. Bloody awesome, well done. I’m a 62 year old biker who’s been riding on and off since I was 16. I lived in London the majority of my life and regularly (yearly) did trips to Belgium. In my forties, I did 6 days in Iceland on an organised ride with others, but…… I ain’t ever done what you have have on your own…. So, so cool but scary at the same time. I welled up seeing you get tearful on day 4 😢, I just wanted to give you a big hug. As you gathered, the biking community is a good one to say the least, we look out for each other. I’m now retired and live in The Forest of Dean (blinding place to ride) so if ever you’re in the area….. there’s a welcome meet up for you. Massive shout out and respect to all you wonderful Paramedics out there 😎😎

[@restdayrider]

Hi Paul, thank you for stopping by and commenting, there will definitely be more to come so make sure you stay tuned. 😊 I bet Iceland was amazing, that's on the bucket ride list. 😊

[@markgoodman5781]

A marvellous achievement. Well done.

[@Marcke-tb1hb]

Excellent. Thank you. 👍

[@stephenheaton8205]

Well done loved the series ,was thinking of where to go and you inspired me so ive just done my first tour same time as you up in scotland, i went to Skye though, covered 1100 miles in 4 days at the grand old age of 61 ! Have a honda nc750x and loved every minute, already thinking where next

[@restdayrider]

That's brilliant Stephen. 😊

[@volt8684]

Sold my nc so regret it. Had dct wont have another but be a manual

[@stephenheaton8205]

@@volt8684 yes i have the manual love it

[@pggp273]

Trust me 61 is not a grand old age. It's an age where we are more confident and comfortable with who we are. Go for it bud and enjoy your adventures. 👍

[@colinshaw3819]

Stephen, you should have jumped on a ferry from Uig and visited a real Island.....maybe next time but drop me a message if you intend to! Roads are rubbish on Skye - play a game of avoid the pot hole! 😆

[@921636]

Well done .....just watched all 10 days,couldn’t stop watching.

[@restdayrider]

Hi Lorraine, Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. 😊

[@geoff9614]

Glad you enjoyed your first trip well done it was a bit ambitious after only six months riding but you did it good to See you home safe looking forward to more from your channel well done

[@restdayrider]

I guess you don't know what you can do until you try. 😊

[@NickMusselle]

Thank you, unique and inspiring.

[@iancatlin5985]

Thank you Charlie - a great, well-made series that took us through your experience in a really accessible way. You've now got those lifetime memories!! I can thoroughly recommend Europe for a trip and look forward to your next adventure. It's made me think as well - despite all my experience (40 years of riding) I don't think I've ever done a solo tour - always been with friends.... hmmm - maybe it's about time 🙂

[@restdayrider]

Get out there Ian 😊

[@bigjohno242]

Watched all your trip today Charlie . Brilliant videos and so well put together. I’ve been riding 25+ years now and I can tell you without hesitation that my abilities at 6/7 months of riding were nowhere as good as yours , and nor were my levels of grit , bravery and determination. This channel is going to go from strength to strength 👍👍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you so much, sorry you didn't get much else done today if you've been binge watching! 😊

[@bigjohno242]

@@restdayrider 😆. No worries, it’s been very inspiring and so worth it !

[@ziggyironic]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and share your trip. Really enjoyed watching them and your bike is great. I've not heard a bad thing about the RE350. So where next, Europe? I recently discovered that I can get a ferry from Ireland to Spain, who knew? So I'm planning, Glasgow to Ireland and then 28 hours on a ferry to Spain. Thanks again and look forward to your next trip.

[@restdayrider]

Maybe Europe next year, maybe Wales this year, maybe a ferry to Ireland..... The world is our oyster! 😊

[@ziggyironic]

@@restdayrider I'm embarrassed to say. I've never been to Ireland, It's been on my list for years. Been to Wales though, everywhere in Wales seems to be up a hill. 😂 Saffy Sprocket done an Ireland trip recently, that was entertaining.

[@stevewalker2736]

@@restdayrider I did a tour of Ireland years ago with a load of mates - had a great time but we stayed in cheap B&Bs and pubs - perhaps a bit easier with the irish climate (ie - it rains a lot!).

[@paullee6663]

@Ziggy Ironic That sounds like your best option if you want to get to Spain without hundreds of miles on a motorway. What are your plans when you arrive in Spain?

[@ziggyironic]

@@paullee6663 I'll just see where the road takes me. I hate the Scottish winter so touring around Spain for 3 months sounds like a better plan.

[@AzrallDRG]

1:40 Selby Abbey! Blimey Selby was my old stomping ground as a kid! 2:37 is the entrance village I grew up in! Blimey, you're taking me back through the years. Great to see Drax in all it's glory as well!

[@GJCPlumbing]

Great 👍

[@drost582]

After 6 months and you are doing more than some seasoned riders I know. If you are ever planning a trip to Canada give me a call, my wife and I will gladly go on a tour! You are doing amazing, do not stop because bikes are great stress relief.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Ken, I will remember that for future! 😊

[@iancharlesworth3654]

Just go for it girl. Do whatever makes you HAPPY. In and on whatever way you like. I love it too. TAKE CARE. STAY SAFE.

[@neilwilliams9844]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@davidbgraham461]

Fantastic, Charlie ; be proud of your achievement!!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@stephenchapman8344]

Loved it. 👍

[@ragbag46]

As you ended the phrase that comes to mind is the worlds your oyster, and yes it’s so so true the biking community is amazing, I have met so many interesting fun crazy people, all shapes and sizes, big bikes and small but with a common love of riding.

[@ericlunn5323]

Europe has the BEST campgrounds - with food!!

[@restdayrider]

Next year I'm definitely hitting Europe. 😊

[@mjotd8670]

Charlie, you should be so proud, , great vlogs all the way!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@shawnbyrne234]

Great videos and hats off to you … I live in Devizes and we are so lucky to have great places to explore

[@Geff1967]

Well done! Most people would not have done that. You did it and ended with a smile on your face.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Geff. 😊

[@iangibbons936]

I'm a bit late to the party,just watched your tour to Scotland Charlie, fantastic well done you.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it Ian. 😊

[@arcboutant]

Ha! T’was those lovely browns that did it.

[@johnhilton4054]

We’ll done!!

[@MtbPoland]

Thank you, lovely you are. God bless and keep up.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@martinturner9296]

Well done you brilliant. 👏

[@raymondduduryn7573]

Well done 👍👍👍

[@harrywaghorn8717]

‘That’s the tree done!’ Love it 🤪

[@restdayrider]

😏

[@rickhjortsberg2711]

I’m a little late in seeing this but I’ve been exploring your other uploads. Quite wonderful I must say. Rain and the challenges of being on the road. To me your challenges and the journey build the experiences that make you as rider want more. You are a treasure.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@GeoffreyDunne]

Watched your video from Alabama, USA. Now hooked on your channel.

[@restdayrider]

Welcome to the channel 😄

[@jamespardy6921]

Well done. It takes grit

[@johndiehardmclean23]

I've been putting off watching this, I hate things coming to an end, but you should be PROUD! 👍❤️😎 I done 500+ miles last year on a little Yamaha MT-125 with a mere 15bhp & now riding a Honda CB500F with 47bhp, which I'd highly recommend if you fancy a little bit more power, but not too much to put us in 1 of them buses you call work vehicles! 😉👍 Thank's for sharing all this Charlie! 👍🙂

[@restdayrider]

Awe thank you John, that's so nice to hear. There will be more to come have no fear. 😊

[@craigyllyn]

Thoroughly enjoyed this series 😊

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@simon2knine]

I was bitten by the bike bug over 40 years ago. A 10 day bike tour on your own in the first 6 months, fair play to you. 😀

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@joewilliams5396]

Well done.

[@stefanchapman7229]

Fantastic series, really enjoyed it 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@restdayrider]

Glad you did. 😊

[@davidbaillie8275]

Brilliant and well done !

[@scott3065]

How tough you are, keep on going and stay safe❗👍👍👍😊

[@grumpysprout3505]

I'll sum it up........your a Star 🌟 fantastic well done 👏

[@restdayrider]

Thank You. 😊

[@liamramshaw2535]

Sending this to my sister, she needs this in her life. Loved it, avid fan. Ride safe.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, I hope she enjoys it. 😊

[@ClarkieBoy]

Well done Charlie, great series. Good luck and keep on keeping on......

[@paolonoaro2308]

Brava , ben fatto 👍🏼

[@zaphodbeeblebrox4574]

Epic Ride. Well Done.

[@dagveidal3721]

Well done you! 👍 Interesting little series this! And welcome to the world of bikers! 🏍️😎

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@pauljason2039]

Only just subscribed today but watched your entire road trip from start to finish this evening. You absolutely nailed it from start to finish Charlie. You should be so proud of your achievement. Well done and ride safe.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@chrisburrow1011]

Well done. Really enjoyed watching your journey 🏍

[@beakittelscherz5419]

The "wobble" is part of the journey imo. It's normal and fine! You got yourself out there and experienced new stuff and people in exchange for a bit wobble time. Part of decompress I guess. Tbh, if I had to do the job you do on daily basis I, would wobble a whole lot more! You are cool😎👍

[@nunnyd69]

My favourite sound is rain on canvas. Sends me straight off to sleep. I slept right through an overhead thunderstorm in the Lake District once when all my friends had fled into the toilet block for the night 😂

[@restdayrider]

I love it too. 😊

[@r13gbs]

Well done x🏍👍

[@kathleenhavenga3447]

So glad I found your channel, love it! You absolutely rock and inspire 😁👍🤩

[@restdayrider]

Thanks so much 😊Welcome to the channel.

[@anthonybear251]

RDR ... youv'e aced it !! 👍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@grahamcairn8379]

Hi from New Zealand I've just finished watching your hole trip ...well done you. And I like the fact you road at your own pace ..and camping . This year I've been riding bikes for 54 years and the love and passion never goes away. And I've seen the video of your new bike....you go girl and enjoy your ride....but remember it's your ride and you go at your pace.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Graham, and welcome to the channel. 😊 I'm looking forward to many adventures on Roger the Himalayan. 😊

[@neilhardy4281]

It’s all about the journey not getting there fast. Have an adventure 😁

[@henry9406]

Watched through my tv, came to give like and say loved every minute , thanks for taking us 👍🍻

[@stevewhitehouse41]

Love your videos Charlie and you have definitely inspired us to go on an adventure.Keep the videos coming it makes great watching. All the best,Steve&Wendy

[@restdayrider]

Great news! 😊

[@michaelevans1658]

Well done you the Enfield was brilliant ,as a Bonneville rider it proves you don’t need a big bike . Looking forward to more .

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Michael, I do like the 1200 Bonnie Bobber, but just a tad too much for me sadly. 😐

[@davecurrie99]

Cheers Charlie, enjoyed your vids. Keep the shiny side up Mrs!

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Dave. 😊

[@rodstair7248]

Brilliant. Took me back 40 years heading to Skye on a 350. Now I have 950 more cc & 120 more horses, still love solo camping. I found out the hard way about sites next to pubs, no sleep until 2am thanks to people still drinking. My 8am departure was a fair bit noisier than it needed to be.

[@restdayrider]

Glad it took you on a trip down memory lane Rod. 😊

[@charlespierru974]

10 days of adventure... Checked! You should feel the hero growing in you now. Thank you for sharing.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@MegaHellstrike]

I've found your channel recently and I gotta say BIG thanks to you and all the surprisingly high amount of british bike review channels that cover the Meteor 350, you people are doing SO MUCH for Royal Enfield it's not even funny! I've been watching so many videos on the Meteor 350 since I'm very interested in it and your judgement of "yes, it will do a big tour no problem" really put my mind at ease since that's what I've become interested in this year. I'm 30 and bought my first bike last year, a 125 that I somehow managed to ride up the Großglockner in Austria this year, since then I've learned that I need that little bit more power and also more comfort, since two days of 8+ hours in its saddle really weren't comfortable on my Brixton Cromwell 125. Once I've got my next bike I really want to do a proper tour through Austria.

[@restdayrider]

Hi! Welcome to the channel, I'm glad you're enjoying it. 😊

[@JeffMeek-f1u]

I really enjoyed that. I usually get 15 minutes in and get bored, but, for whatever reason, it kept me interested. Well done lassie. I’ve been biking all my life, but only been camping on the bike a couple of times, this year I’m gonna go for it.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned to the channel. 😊

[@PharaohDeathMask]

I have been hanging out waiting for your next trip installment, and now it is all over. I enjoyed every minute of your videos. Thanks for making and posting them. Oh, and what a rip off when a motorcycle parking fee is the same as for parking a car!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, there will definitely be more to come. 😊

[@nickmcclellan8856]

Well done, respect.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Nick.

[@macca365]

great to watch , cheers, stay safe

[@andrewgibbs5135]

Loved the series, thank you so much for sharing it 😉.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@johnmcnairn6822]

Great journey....well done

[@zoydpatterson1817]

Thanks for that wonderful series of your trip. And great that you inspired people as well 😀👍.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@seeanda1]

Loved this tour. Full of respect of your job, wish this country would give the same adulation for the services as the Americans do. x

[@restdayrider]

Amazingly, we are still an 'Essential' service rather than an 'Emergency' service. Not many people realise that. 😐

[@1066Sussex]

You should be very proud of yourself. I have family in Scotland too, but I wouldn't undertake riding from Sussex especially alone. Lol x

[@jackbroadbent6663]

Rarely comment on KZbin(once) thourely enjoyed, lovely vids,thanks

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Jack. 😊

[@FishingCaledonia]

Well done, great wee series!

[@julianbickers]

Love this, really inspirational just to get out there andd ride whatever you've got. Keep riding.

[@dimebag77]

Absolutely amazing video, thank you for sharing x

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Mikey. 😊

[@ratjaw75]

Loved watching this series. Please keep making videos and I'll keep watching. Subscribed.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. There will definitely be more to come. 😊

[@michael1061]

Well done Charlie your a star , Enjoyed every mile with you .

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Michael 😊

[@pauljones540]

you go girl exellent vlogs looking forward to more adventures enjoy every every day

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@BN1960]

Really like the way you put the postcode of places visited - thank you

[@restdayrider]

I saw someone else do that, it helped me so I've added it in as a 'thing' to do!

[@michaelbergheim4731]

Lagatha, did I get that right. what a name for a bike🤩 two thumbs up for the brave girl starting a complete new experience in her life. You made me curious on two things: the girl and the UK as traveling destination. Take care, keep riding and always keep the rubber side down. Cheers Michael

[@restdayrider]

You did, she's Lagertha, the female Shield Maiden Viking, well with her attitude and VK on her reg plate it was a no brainer. 😊 Glad you're enjoying the channel, spread the word to anyone like minded! 😊

[@christopherjones3422]

Glad you have realised that it's all fun, no matter what happens, you have stories to tell. Us bikers are a friendly lot. We mainly survive on talking and drinking tea. Looking forward to your next adventure. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up. L & R. Pug.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Pug. 😊

[@Leos.Adventures]

You have such a nice presence on camera! Very calming to listen to, like listening to a friend! Have watched all your videos this last week. One bit of advice (I really struggle with this too!!) is your audio whilst you’re riding. You could try a goose neck microphone for more accurate mic positioning and a deadcat to minimize wind interference. Then close your vents and visor on the helmet! In post production it is tough to remove the wind noise once it’s that dominant. I learned that the hard way. 😂 Keep up the good work and looking forward to the next episodes!

[@restdayrider]

Hi Leo! Thank you for your comments 😊 I have now picked up a goose neck mic which I hope gives a better sound, I think / hope the later videos are better . 😊

[@sweebeyh4327]

Really enjoyed watching. Great series. Well done. Making memories and experiencing new things is what it’s all about. 👍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@OldGuyonaBike]

An awesome series and I loved your wrap up.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks for following along. 😊