NC500 Scotland in January? Bad idea?
I've been planning to ride the NC500 when I get a spare moment and suddenly thought why not in January?  Not being familiar with weather in the far northern parts in January I wonder if it is possible based on previous winters. I realise it will be cold / wet /windy / snow / ice etc.. at some point (or all of the time ) but as long as the roads a "passable with care" I don't see it as an issue as long as one is prepared for the extremes, which I'm ok with. It would be on a suzuki xf650 (bit like dr650) so not mega heavy.
There is a very different beauty during winter and I would quite like to see that on the NC500. I can pick my moment so can get the best window, as far as its possible with mother nature! I would imagine 3 days to complete the circuit but if it takes double that it's fine.
1.Anyone travelled around those north parts in the depths of winter?
2.What can the temp reach below freezing?
3.Which direction is the prevailing wind in the far North this is what may decide question 4 below
4.Which way round do you go clockwise or anti-clockwise?

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Regards Tim
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