The NC500 - Applecross Pass on Roger the Royal Enfield Himalayan - Part 2

This episode of the NC 500 includes the Applecross Pass, consequently there is a lot of beautiful scenery and riding in this episode, which i make no apology for as it is simply stunning.
Do Enjoy!
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[@carlton683]

Great views Charlie very enjoyable ❤

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@tedcase9175]

Brilliant as the previous vlog,thank you

[@IanTed]

Fell off on that right hand hairpin, rookie error wrong gear! Stunning route, the coast road to Shieldaig is stunning too as is most of NW Scotland. Oh the joys of midges and setting up the tent in the rain.👍😀

[@restdayrider]

Oh no! 🫣

[@jaquesdaniels2964]

Excellent video , perfect mix of music , and then letting the bikes motors do the talking .Top work .

[@restdayrider]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@davidsteward123]

Look at Roger climb those mountain roads with ease😎👍- go Roger go! Loved it!🙂

[@restdayrider]

He's an absolute trooper. 😊

[@davidsteward123]

Brilliant vlog looking forward to the next bit👍

[@grahamebell7505]

Absolutely wonderful video Charlie! Again, thanks for letting us tag along with you 🙂 Oh, and cracking music as always!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@davidrawlings3460]

Wow just wow.. and well done Rodger. Amazing 👏

[@restdayrider]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MrPerry61]

I'm envious.☺

[@fabianmcgale_9160]

Very immersive video, this one. Found myself sitting watching it on telly and scratching in solidarity 17minutes in. Thanks! 🤪

[@restdayrider]

Ha sorry about that! 😂

[@Mikethebike721]

Sometimes the video with the sound of that engine are enough. Enjoyed this

[@restdayrider]

Good, I am trying to find a balance. 😊

[@wingandhog]

I think the music is appropriate for the venue. Just my opinion.

[@anoble9776]

Great video, stunning scenery. Great work and looking very fetching in your midge hat (buzzy wuzzy things) 😃

[@restdayrider]

😂

[@bigjohno242]

Another great video Charlie ….. you’re a star ⭐️

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Johno 😊

[@itlapol]

Whay an astonishing beautiful country you live in. The only thing there is to dislike about Scotland...midges🥴 Yes the bagpipes again in the end nice 😊

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@murdocampbell4858]

Aye. The Sabre-Toothed Midge! I’ve lived on the NC500 for most of my life, and I’m sure my ears are twice the size they should be because of the years of midge-bites they’ve endured. Little buggers! 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@0910davey]

I did the NC500 last year with my Son he has a Himalayan Applecross was stunning. It was great seeing it again via your video.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@TheAncientBiker]

Wonderful, I had it on my bucket list a couple of years ago but then read about the midges so I'll enjoy your videos thanks. 😀

[@clarewilliams5907]

WOW - Thank you....

[@restdayrider]

You are welcome! 😊

[@paulmeeson1003]

Love the anti mige hat👌👌

[@wilswood8137]

Love the nc500 We did it the opposite way round to you, absolutely loved the west coast , so much so, we went back up the next year and just concentrated on the west coast doing the islands 👌❤️

[@restdayrider]

I think I'll be back too. 😊

[@rabwilson-uu2vp]

Hi Charlie, your presentation footage is beautiful and I look forward to part 3 hopefully with no Midges.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Rab! The midges get less once we reached the top and started back down. 🫣

[@DaveOasist]

Wow some of the views look incredible! and the music to suit. Absolutely loving your journey through the NC500. Brilliant again Charlie 😎

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@gerardlacey9384]

That is absolutely beautiful countryside!, looks quite hairy in places. Many years ago I rode my xs1100 from Ireland to Newcastle on Tyne to hear my favourite guitarist Julian Bream, whom you may know because he lived in Wiltshire most of his life. But I came home after the concerts and I always regretted not continuing up to Scotland when I was so close, however hopefully I may get back again. I really enjoyed the tour through your camera Charlie. Many thanks. Le gra. Gérard. X.

[@restdayrider]

Maybe you need a road trip ! 😊

[@millinutz]

OMG, this has gotta be the best video of this route that i've ever seen. You nailed it in that, it was just beautiful scenery, underlined with silencer rumble. You left out all the commentry and background music that so many others feel they have to add. Thanks..., absolutely exquisite, stunning, first class!! to quote a song we all know, "you're simple the Best"

[@restdayrider]

Wow, thanks! 😍

[@nunnyd69]

Just discovered your channel and loving the NC500 vlogs. My wife and I did it last year on our converted Harley trike and loved it so much we’ve done 3 week long touring holidays in Scotland this year around Cairngorms, west coast, and Skye and everywhere takes your breath away with its beauty. Planning on doing lands end to John o Groats next year following English, Welsh and Scottish coastal roads all the way up then back down English east coast via lindisfarne, holy island, Bamburgh castle, Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury on way back. Planning 2 weeks to do it

[@restdayrider]

That will be an epic adventure! 😊

[@gregbuck9679]

Hi Charlie not being from the UK, but from down under in Australia That is some awesome scenery and roads makes me feel like getting on a plane and coming over and riding parts of Scotland and the UK. And that's another great video well done keep up the excellent work.

[@restdayrider]

Glad it's making you want to travel. 😊

[@davidn1562]

Awesome video Charlie nice ride

[@restdayrider]

Thanks 👍

[@granvillewaters9756]

Great Video, done the pass last week, ride safe both...We also laughed at the random boat!!!

[@restdayrider]

Its just a weird place, like a boat out of water! 🤣

[@doctorpc4x4]

What a stunner of a bike road

[@BlackThor15]

Brilliant, simply brilliant, thank you Charlie!! 👍👍

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@howardosugars8922]

Did the NC500 a few weeks ago with my mates, it was tiring but a lot of fun. Really enjoyed going over the applecross pass.

[@restdayrider]

It's a great ride isn't it, especially the west and north sections. 😊

[@christophe6065]

How beautiful ! (as you said). It would have been a pity to miss this episode ! Thank you for this video.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@SteveInskip]

Nice one Charlie. Scotland is a wonderful place, gorgeous scenery, great roads and ok, the weathers a bit iffy but everyone knows that already. Best thing is that you can be up there in a few hours. So, a lovely 2nd episode…..thanks.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@wingandhog]

Scotland is such an amazing place. We were there in 2018. Spent 14 days. I need to rent a bike and get back.

[@restdayrider]

Definitely!

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

Absolutely stunning scenery Charlie 2wheels has to be the best way to experience this,Definitely on my bucket list! Probably the best video of this I’ve seen simply brilliant well done👍🏻😎

[@restdayrider]

Thank you so much. 😊

[@SerenaKaye]

🖤💚 Love the midge hat! and I had not thought to drink my cider through the mesh. LOL. Beautiful countryside as always, yes Scotland is on my bucketlist.

[@restdayrider]

It works! Does make it a tad fizzy, but it works! 🤣

[@franklowry4852]

Good video! Another great adventure! I also enjoyed your trip to France! Roger seems to be perfectly suited for these trips.

[@restdayrider]

Roger is in absolute dream on these trips.

[@johnluckwelldroneenthusiast.]

OMG Charlie! Fantastic video of a road we know very well! Glad the weather was good (most!) of the time! x

[@restdayrider]

Hello to you both , glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@pauldoyle9709]

The scenery…. Wow, just Wow. Thank you for ‘taking’ us there Charlie 😎. Well done on getting that cider down ya through the netting 😂👍

[@restdayrider]

My pleasure 😊

[@timsatchell6713]

Really quite amazing. You are absolutely right about one's bucket list.

[@restdayrider]

It should be a thing on anyone's list who loves scenery and great roads. ,😊

[@bevhenkie8520]

What a beauty ride! Scenery is breathtaking!! Love Scotland. Dam rain seems to follow you every trip but you handle it like a champ. Ride safe

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@geoffballe8766]

You’ve killed it again girl,, you make it look like a breeze 🇦🇺😇

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@pauldixon3089]

Scotland is such a beautiful place, thank you so much for sharing it with us Charlie.🤗

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@gentlesoul1513]

thank you for taking us along with you and for taking the time to edit, add the music and upload , brings back so many wonderful memories of our trip back ion 2013

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@antonoat]

Fabulous footage crossing Applecross, thank you for sharing it with us! Yeah Midges 😡 lol 👏😀👍

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@dianeleye5178]

Great video Charlie, and aye we thought the same random place for a boat😅😅. Look forward to your next venture

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@swoopsta69]

Best bacon sandwich in the world at Applecross inn!

[@mjotd8670]

In such a relative short period of riding motorcycles, you sure have some great memories to look back on Charlie! Keep em comng!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@keithbateman5360]

Greetings from down under. OMG. Thanks for taking us all to some of the most stunning places on the planet. I dont need to leave home. Thanks again.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Keith. 😊

[@billcotton1551]

Beautiful Charlie! I see why this is such a destination for riders.

[@restdayrider]

It really is! 😊

[@badger44]

excellent again charlie, yes the midgies! best bit of kit i took up there was the mozzy hat, they`ll drive you insane otherwise. loved the scenery. looking forward to the next section.👍

[@restdayrider]

Persistent little blighters!

[@redhedhair]

Nice one RDR. I road Applecross in July, anticlockwise. The weather was kind for me 🤓

[@restdayrider]

Amazing isn't it. 😊

[@retronaut6396]

"When the midges are out in force, but you still want your cider..." lol. I have to get one of those hats.

[@retronaut6396]

Loved the video by the way.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

I think the Himalayan is perhaps the ideal bike to explore the NC500. I've done it twice and both times on the Suzuki Vstrom, maybe the next time I'll take good old Chug:)

[@restdayrider]

Chug would love it, it's perfect for himmys. 😊

[@dewipeach]

Were it not I've just the Himalaya and no camping gear, sadly given cost elsewise.. would love to ride over the "Drover's Pass" Driven it both ways in the past, once clear blue sky.. need I mention the next time for the weather.

[@michaelluder]

Hi, im Mikel from Germany and i've seen your trip to france and now to Scotland. Thank you for take me with ou on your tours.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you're enjoying the journeys. 😊

[@LordTarbicus9497]

brilliant as ever ❤

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@mikereed7887]

Nice one !!!!🙂.....AND perfect roads for the Himmy !!!!! 🙂👍

[@restdayrider]

Absolutely! 😊

[@davidhead9689]

The road from Applecross north along the coast is probably the most beautiful in the uk

[@restdayrider]

You could be right! 😊

[@markhinde6187]

What a great piece of editing to put this breathtaking post together, it's on my bucket list for sure, Thanks

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@mervwhitney7229]

Great video Charlie and lovely scenery. Thank you you for reminding what a midge looks like. They have eaten me a few times and they love humid heat with nearby water. I love that midge hat as well. You are certainly making the most of it since obtaining your bike licence.

[@restdayrider]

Just love getting out there!

[@stephenpotts8170]

It truly is stunning scenery, the two times I have done it I have gone anti clockwise and taken in the Cairngorms first, but whichever way you choose it leaves a calling card on your heart. It was good you rode at a pace to take it all in, to many rush by. Thank you.

[@restdayrider]

Its definitely not a route to be rushed. 😊

[@andrewharrop7932]

Happy bunny, bike with bar end mirrors looks 👌

[@restdayrider]

I think so too!

[@lescook835]

Hi Charlie Just watched your apple cross video, Fantastic . I did the NC500 5 years ago what a brilliant trip. We wild camped all the way, it was amazing. Get a good smokie camp fire going it helps keep the midges at bay along with lashings of Avon skin so soft 😅 Cant wait for your next installment x

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊 Part 3 hopefully this Friday.

[@michael1061]

Charlie your such an inspiration . A great bit of filming in such a beautiful place

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@davidkelly-cl4mj]

Excellent Vlog it's good to see the home land from so far away. The NC500 wasn't a thing when I lived in Scotland but I have traveled most of those roads anyway. The little Himalayan is a perfect bike for this trip. Love all you're vlogs, keep em coming . Thanks for making me feel home sick hehehe

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one Charlie, the applecross pass is a must for bikers, stunning landscape and seascape, yep those midges are notorious....😢

[@restdayrider]

Persistent little blighters! 🤣

[@volt8684]

Sunday morning wake up tonic. Never done NC but done scotland a few times and always had nice weather. Knocking out the park you are

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@richarddickson3211]

Oh Charlie, video perfect, choice of music, perfect, 4 weeks time i will be there in my camper van Scottish road trip. Midges are bu-ers !!! The combined hat net seems a good idea.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, hope you have an amazing time! 😊

[@Jim-nm1en]

Hi Charlie, while watching this video I was thinking you hadn't mentioned midges. Then you did. As someone who grew up in Scotland and did lots of camping during the summer months I found there were 2 ways to keep the little bitey buggers at bay. One method was smoking cigars, not good for your health, and the other method was to spray on Avon Skin So Soft. No idea what ingredient is in this Avon product that the midges don't like , but , you will find that most camp sites in Scotland stock this product in their little shops. Spray it on any exposed skin, on your clothes and inside your tent. This product really does work. By the way , I am NOT an Avon rep. Honest.

[@restdayrider]

So many people mentioned about that product, I will definitely get some next time! 😊

[@ukbiker1631]

Not sure you can still get it (skin so soft)- at least not so easily.

[@mitchellsteele3878]

I did hear a few yrs ago a person I know from Russia would send Avon cream home to repel midges in Russia as they get them worse that Scotland

[@milesashley2375]

Great video and I always like a random boat…nice to finally meet Roger in Calne…

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Miles. 😊

[@IrelandRider]

Thanks for sharing, it was midge-tastic 😅. Have a great weekend and see you on your next adventure 🤙 🤟 👍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121]

Thanks for this one Charlie. I really shouldn't watch videos from up there - they just make me homesick! You've made a brilliant job with this one though, and you're treating that area with tremendous respect. That whole area was my 'office' for 16 years when I was driving coach tours up there - try and imagine if you can, a full-size coach crossing The Bealach na Ba! It's good to see that the NC 500's calming down a tad now - it needed to! I'm watching this series with particular interest Charlie, and I'm as envious as hell! Well done and keep 'em coming. 😎

[@restdayrider]

What an amazing office! 😍

[@garykeighley712]

Excellent roads it’s a joy to ride them, that tents a good idea like it 👍

[@restdayrider]

I love that tent! 😊

[@jarl-hulsebosch]

Your videos don’t help narrow down my bucket list. Great footage! Keep up the good work. Those narrow roads seem less fun by car than with Roger.

[@restdayrider]

I wouldn't want to be on those roads in a huge van that's for sure!

[@ragbag46]

I love the music while you rode by the lake, perfect, definitely helped lift the mood.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@weemark67]

Throughly enjoyed watching this. Filming was great Charlie. I was lucky that it super sunny day. I went off route a little, to see Glen Docherty. Enjoy your time, and lap up the scenery.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@stephenmcspadden6047]

One of my favourite parts of Scotland and, as others have said, very well done for not adding commentary or music on the section from Applecross northwards. Loved the burbling Roger background. Safe riding. Oh .. and Smidge does work against the midge ... but where you were, most skin treatment defences are now a marinade for the little blighters.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@MichaelBitterlich]

You are amazing and enjoy you wonderful outings thanks mick

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@chrissteer9215]

A lovely ride with you I’ve been over a few times but not with my little Himalayan yet thanks Charlie

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@trishschofield7808]

Love the tent 🏕️ I’m now 60 & the knees are shot. I’m selling my smaller tent for the lone rider & cot. Thank you so much for the info. Stay safe ❤

[@restdayrider]

Fabulous! Don't forget to use the link in the description, I get a small 'Thank you' from lone rider. 😊

[@robb9488]

Awesome video Charlie, you're so good now at the camera/edit work, I can't watch youtube bike videos where camera is mounted to helmet normally because of the head movement but yours are perfect. I loved the cider bottle drinking through your midge net lol. Putting up tents, Arrrgg not for me, but enjoy watching you doing it in the rain ..... Just kidding, you have my respect. Brought back so many memories for me of my times riding there, thank you.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, it's been an experiment and a learning curve on the camera work.

[@bengtjohansson5221]

Verry nice video. Almost like Norway. Me and a frend just bin there. But without camera. Thanks for sherring.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@MrBulli69]

Great content, you keep getting better and better. The NC500 is a great route, I did it was too fast in 2021 and know I need to do it again at a more sensible pace. Nice to see Roger in your 'garage'

[@restdayrider]

Definitely one to do slowly! 😊

[@MrBulli69]

@@restdayrider I did it in 4 days from and back to Yorkshire, 1480 miles way too quick

[@sanatandharma4435]

I spent some time up here looking at the torridonian sandstone fornatioms whilst at uni! Thanks for bringing this amazing area back to life.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it!😊

[@reinmansmith]

I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world to some beautiful places but I will always rate NW Scotland as one of the most beautiful…. Especially if you get lucky with the weather lol 😂… on a motorcycle it truly is a heavenly Nirvana and not to be missed 👍

[@restdayrider]

Couldn't agree more! 😊

[@williamnethercott4364]

My comment disappeared. I have no idea why. Basically, what I was trying to say is: Nice video and good that you let the scenery speak for itself.

[@restdayrider]

Hi William, no idea where that went then! Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@sarahpeaker8404]

Big respect doing that pass.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@mikeh1404]

We did the same route around 10 years ago including Ullapool, Cape wrath then onto Durness…..just great to watch your journey - and a lot less camper vans and caravans than we experienced 👍

[@restdayrider]

Hi, it is a lovely route. 😊

[@kensaunders6080]

I had the pleasure of doing the NC500 (clockwise) last year. A truly wonderful ride along some fantastic roads with scenery out of this world. Even the much maligned east coast road was a great road for bikes with long sweeping corners & great coastal views. Already in the planning stages for doing it in reverse next year. I really hope you enjoyed the trip & the midge didn't put you off revisiting Scotland again. I can heartily recommend Perthshire as a biking destination. Toured around there in May, fantastic roads, great scenery with the Cairngorms within easy riding distance. Glencoe is not too far away either. Maybe you could try the "Crieff Cloverleaf " next time. Whatever your next trip is, i hope it goes great & you enjoy the experience. looking forward to watching the next video. Ride Safe!!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you , glad you enjoyed it, the midges were annoying but manageable, certainly didn't put me off going again!

[@davidhardstaff8110]

I did it earlier in the year on a lovely sunny day on the wing. The coast road away from Applecross all the way up is stunning, white beaches, cliffs and endless vista's. Ill be back next year.

[@restdayrider]

It is stunning. 😊

[@matthewmoreman4145]

Enjoyed that.... I've ridden the nc500 twice, once in each direction, on both occasions the cloud was down on Bealach Na Ba so it was good to see the view.... maybe it'll be 3rd time lucky if I can get back there again 🤞.... Proper Job Charlie 🏍🤘 from a Swindon born rider 😉

[@restdayrider]

I think we were lucky with the weather. 😊

[@matthewmoreman4145]

@@restdayrider ...think you were owed it after that rain in France 😎

[@LEAHBOSS999]

Great video again Charlie . Few years back 3 of my friends were actually blown off they’re bike s coming back over the pass towards lochcarron. It can be a wild place.

[@restdayrider]

Sounds horrific! 😱

[@mitchellsteele3878]

Awesome Charlie, love riding the bike around the roads up there, I’m planning a trip up there again next year with my son , lovely to see the stags out around applecross, I’ve got a small vid clip of a stag walking passed me at the applecross inn early in the morning while putting gear in the panniers, stunning place , thank you Charlie 👍

[@restdayrider]

It really is, I'd go back tomorrow!

[@mitchellsteele3878]

The area does get to you even in all weathers, see your friend , Wiltshire man was at the Clanfield tavern Wednesday 👍 look forward to your next vid , cheers Mitch

[@beakittelscherz5419]

"Oh.. The *NC500*🤔? got to check out this *BIKE*" ! ... I'm such a Dummy😂 lol. Greetings from Germany 🏳‍🌈 Nice roadvlog

[@johnharris7353]

Same here! I was a bit confused!

[@jimstewart2192]

Great coverage well done on your mammoth ride out 👍I did it last week in 2 and half days lol But then again iv did it 5 times now God's country and we scottish have an excellent playground for motorcycles Haste ye back Lassie 👍

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Jim, I will definitely be back. 😊

[@leighcoulson2148]

On my list, maybe this one next year. Fantastic motocycle route ...might be a good one on my push bike too.

[@restdayrider]

There were a lot of people on push bikes too, that looked like very hard work ! 🤣

[@jerrysiddle1839]

You had much better weather than when I did it in 1980 on a HondaCD175 on my first motorbike tour Your bike also had an extra 7 horse power :) It's a fantastic part of the world (when you can see where you are going). I must go back and give it another go.

[@restdayrider]

Definitely go again! 😊

[@coggie49ify]

I did this last year on my Himalayan in April/May, it was good watching your progress as I knew what was in front of you. Thankfully in April/May I didn't suffer with the dreaded Midges. Been following you right from the start, and really enjoy your video's.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you! Its amazing there, maybe the earlier trip maybe an idea to avoid the midges for me next time!

[@alanrogers8535]

Lovely. I want to go there now too.

[@restdayrider]

You should! 😊

[@donaguitar]

awesome scenery, would love to ride that tour. But I suppose a thermaset would held to get those midges away.

[@mabsbry1318]

Great video. Stay in Ullapool where I am right now, cos there is far more roads not on the 500 that are doubly stunning, around here. But isn’t the openness great - and the lack of walls/hedges just makes it biking heaven. It’s magical north of Ullapool in particular. Enjoy, ride safe in this chill and occasional rain😂

[@restdayrider]

Thanks for the tips! 😊

[@mabsbry1318]

@@restdayriderthanks for the kind reply.