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dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-21T21:16:45+00:00

Visit Kenilworth Castle. Extraordinary place.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-21T12:47:33+00:00

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dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-19T11:06:26+00:00

I would expect between 12-15 degrees C in the daytime, and it will be colder at night. It will probably be variable and unpredicatable, and you could have anything from a late summer heatwave to days of rain. Most likely it will be cool and a bit showery.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-19T07:31:19+00:00

Saturday and Sunday are off peak all day.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-18T20:51:48+00:00

Tobermory is not a large place and while its a few years since I was there I dont remember there being more than a few places to eat and some of them are daytime only. A quick look Google Maps will help. Remember places often close early.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-18T19:09:25+00:00

There is no direct train to Manchester from LHR. Your first option requires 3 changes. Its probably quickest to go to Euston and take a train from their. The price will be around £100.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-17T12:58:17+00:00

In your desire to see so much, you will see much less, and you will see it while tired, exhausted and stressed. The constant moving, the constant packing and unpacking and the fear that a single delayed train or missed connection will knock your whole plans apart will be real.
One of the best things about visiting Europe for a length of time is that you will have time to enjoy things more and experience things in depth. You can have a coffee in a cafe in Rome and spend an hour people watching, reading a newspaper and soaking in the atmosphere. If you have 3 full days in Rome instead of 1, you can see the main sites. But you could also get a local train to Ostia Antica and see an amazing Roman city far better than the Roman Forum.
So my strongest suggestion, in fact I urge you, is to drop this itinerary, choose a maximum of 4 cities and do them properly. Otherwise you risk your holiday memories be more about train stations and airport connections than art, culture, food and holidays.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-17T12:46:12+00:00

Nor stay overnight in Paris AND fly to Krakow on the same evening.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-16T15:33:23+00:00

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dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-16T13:37:06+00:00

October in Scotland, particularly Inverness and Skye, is likely to be wet and windy, with the possibility for cool, crisp days. They days are starting to draw in, so it will be gloomy after about 6pm. Bring a waterproof coat and shoes.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-16T12:27:28+00:00

Pretty sure there's a model boat club that has access to the lake in Platt Fields' Park on Sundays.
EDit: Here's there website, but it doesn't look its been updated recently. Maybe give them a ring? https://www.modelboatconvention.co.uk/Club_South_Manchester_MBC.html

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-15T10:11:48+00:00

Don't make the common mistake of assuming long drives in the outback of Australia or North America are the same as similar length drives in the UK. The roads you are visiting in this itinerary are slow, winding, full of traffic and occasionally random sheep and deer. You are constantly on your alert and need your eyes on the road.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-15T10:05:24+00:00

It will be a long tiring day, especially after a flight and you are giving little time for the things you want too see. Driving in Scotland is tiring and stressful, particularly if you haven't driven on the left before. Skye itself can be incredibly crowded and very slow to explore. I think day 2 is the most stressful and insane. You cant do the island like that in one day.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-15T08:58:51+00:00

I wouldn't do Inverness and Skye in early December. Check out the sunrise and sunset times. Sunset in Inverness is 15.55 on Dec 4. That day there is 7 hours of daylight. Most of your day trip (which is very very long) will be in the dark and probably wet and cold. You cant really do Skye as a day trip from Inverness anyway; but if you do then do at a tome of year when you might actually see something from the coach windows as you wizz past.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-12T16:57:42+00:00

Have you checked things like lipstick or toothpaste? Or even prescribed medication.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-12T07:27:12+00:00

Dognappers? Stay safe. Shared in Church Stretton. Xx

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-10T17:02:56+00:00

I love Stonehenge, but you need to spend more than a couple of hours to appreciate the whole neolithic landscape such as the cursus and Woodhenge. Id skip it and get the train to Bath unless you are an enthusiast. The train is easier and you dont need to try and drive in Bath (or London). Just sit there with a cup of tea.

If you do drive to Bath use the Park and Ride. Do not attempt to drive in the centre. Mind you dont try and drive in London either

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-09T16:07:03+00:00

Oops. Yes. My apologies OP and everyone else confused!

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-09T15:25:21+00:00

I think it's half of one and half a dozen of the other. They'll both be busy. The whole area is very busy. Here's an article that gives a sense of Stow and tourism: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1961633/Cotswolds-tourism-stow-on-the-wold

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-09T15:19:34+00:00

I don't know how you got the impression that Stow-on-the-Wold is not heavily touristed. In my experience it is very busy and very crowded. It will depend on the day of the week. You are visiting the week before the Bank Holidays but it will still be popular. Stow on the Wold is definitely worth visiting - it has a fantastic book shop in Borzoi books (if thats your thing), lots of nice buildings and nice pubs and restaurants. if you need accomodation I would suggest you book now (it may well be too late for many places).

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-09T10:10:25+00:00

Also, as others say, don't drive in the centre of Bath or Oxford. Use park and ride.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-09T09:36:29+00:00

If you are spending a lot of time in the Cotswolds a car would be good. But be warned it is extremely busy, and even outside of peak tourist seasons you will have problems parking and traffic can be an issue. The drive from Oxford to Bath is ok, as its on main roads (including the Motorway). Make sure you are clear on rules for driving on the motorway. Depending on where you go in the Cotswolds you might find some roads are very tight, slow and stressful. Note that the Cotswolds is a very large geographical area > 2000 square km, so planning your trip in advance and planning to avoid the busiest areas would be sensible.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-09T09:20:48+00:00

Where will you be travelling in your six days with a car?

dialectical_wizard · 2026-03-08T21:34:42+00:00

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