The Nevis valley road is not open all year round, this is due to rapid and radical changes in local weather. High rainfall in short periods (with snow) can change river water levels and flow rates drastically. In summer front wheel drive cars go through there with no issues (usually) but a walk through prior to crossing is seldom a waste of time. When they open the Nevis for summer, the grader goes through. So around this time, the road is in pretty good shape and river crossings are (usually) predicable. Snow in summer is not unheard of, so the Nevis cannot be treated lightly,
The 650 BMW's are popular for these areas (but I know of a guy taking a 1200 Goldwing through there), and I think learner legal.
There are also plenty of side trails and tracks, and other exits from the Nevis valley. Some require permission and keys for locked gates.
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