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</html>";s:4:"text";s:14242:"During May and June, the wildflowers are out in bloom, making it a particularly pretty and photogenic time to visit. We spent the first day driving up from Edinburgh to Inverness. As you head north, you’ll pass the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. We also spent 2 days travelling up to Inverness – her from London, me from Preston. There are tons of things to do in Ullapool, including boat trips to Loch Broom and the Summer Isles, sea kayaking, hiking, and visiting the Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve. Alternatively, I love Tigh na Mara for a romantic getaway. PI’ve already started planning another trip for next year…. The next stop is Strathy Bay, one of the most gorgeous beaches on the North Coast 500, with views over the Pentland Firth. Isle of Lewis, Isle of Harris & Stornoway. Ullapool has a few nice pubs and restaurants where you can pick up a nice bowl of Cullen Skink (smoked haddock, leek and potato soup). Explore the famous locations of Harry Potter and Outlander! This remote part of the country is becoming more and more popular, especially with lovers of the great outdoors and road trippers. Brenna’s from Canada, and she loved it too. We looked into getting tickets to the talk, but we didn’t have time to get there in time, so I tweeted him to say ‘Come to Hootenanny’s later’. For more information, before you go, check out the dedicated Visit Scotland Covid-19 page. They do day trips from Wick, or shorter tours that leave from Lybster. A B&B is a private room in a local’s house. This was one of my highlights of the NC500 and not to be missed. The main season runs from May to October, but each time of year has its advantages and disadvantages, so just go with whatever suits you best – I’m sure you’ll have a great time either way! Even if you don’t spend much time in the reserve itself, it’s fun to walk over the wobbly suspension bridge over the gorge, which has fantastic views of Falls of Measach. Do not worry, we create NC 500 Route Maps using Google Maps with all the attractions and sightseeing highlights that we share with you including (hotels,Guesthouses, pubs, cafes, Campsites, Glamping Pods). In fact, I might someday! To help you make the most out of your NC500 road trip, we wanted to share some quick tips based on our experiences driving the route. So excited to say that I am tea, It’s been a while since my last travel post. My friend Brenna (This Battered Suitcase) and I drove the NC500 in early March. Where to Stay Near Dunnet Head & John o’Groats: There are a few great places to stay in the area, but the ones that I love the most are The Old Tea Shop,  Dunnet B&B Escapes, and Braeside Retreats. You can visit the Torridon Countryside Centre where you can see red deer and the famous highland coo’s – although you will see them throughout your journey. On the way to Dunrobin, you can also take a little detour to the Falls of Shin, where you can spot jumping salmon (between May and late Autumn) – but it will add over an hour to your journey! This some of the best North Coast 500 accommodation which we tried and tested on our 12 Scottish Highlands road trip. Where To Stay in Durness: Sango Sands Oasis, is a great campsite right at the top if you like your morning coffee with an epic view – I know I do! Make your way to Balnakeil Beach – potentially the most stunning beach in the area. Twice the size of England’s Lake District, the Cairngorms is a great place to explore with tons of hiking/biking trails, rivers, lochs (lakes), waterfalls, wildlife, and villages to see. fancy a bit of skiing (in season)? Hotel in Dunnet. Again, you should make a stop at Eilean Donan Castle as you drive through! The Smoo Cave is a great place to explore, either by boat or from the path above the cliffs. Route profile for 'North Coast 500'. The popular adventure, with four seasons in one day, heading west from Inverness to the top of Scotland’s mainland, John O’Groats, and back down the east coast (or in reverse). With beautiful nature trails and lots of flora and fauna to observe and appreciate. At the moment, travelling along the North Coast 500 is a bit different. One of the most beautiful is Ceannabeine Beach, with mountains on either side, even without a drone you’ll get some fabulous shots overlooking the beach. However, they offer free camping with limited availability in the offseason. The route is also known as the NC500 and was launched in 2015, linking many features in the north Highlands of Scotland in one touring route.. It was a little bit spooky as we were the only people there – literally, there wasn’t even any staff, but in high season I’m sure it would be great! around the remote northern part of the Scottish mainland, traditionally starting and ending in the city of Inverness. Now you could either stay in Ullapool or head down to Applecross, but I’d definitely recommend staying in Ullapool as it really is lovely, and will keep the driving distances short. The name itself means â€œend of the mountainsâ€. The area just north of the Cairngorms is home to 9 of the UK’s Scotch malt whiskey distilleries. Why did you decide to tackle Scotland's NC500 cycle route? Close by you can also visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle, which can also be seen from the boats if you want to kill two birds with one stone. Book well in advance. Tell Katy I say hi! I love the great outdoors, going on epic trips around the world and helping others travel! A bit further on is Cape Wrath, Scotland’s most North Westerly point (in case you’re on a mission to see all the ‘most’ northerly points). Affiliate sales help with the running costs of this site, so thank you for your support! I’d like to think it was because he was excited to meet two fellow travel writers and adventurers, but I think it may just have been a coincidence…, We had a little chat at the bar about travelling in Africa, Brenna chatted to him about her book, I introduced him to ‘Johnny Fox’ (“Have you met Johnny Fox?” is the Scottish equivalent of “I carried a watermelon.”), he took the piss out of me for being a Scouser and said he’d give my blog a read…, Although I was too embarrassed to ask him if he’d seen my tweet… . The above North Coast 500 map details the main NC500 route, however, I’ve broken it down into smaller, more detailed, day to day itineraries below. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Bringing together just over 500 miles of stunning coastal scenery, the route follows the main roads along the coastal edges of the North Highlands. It’s a steep walk down to the beach, but worth it and the likelihood is that you may have the beach all to yourself. With hills all around and winding roads, this area makes for a fab photo stop. Or you can check out some other options here. You could easily keep yourself occupied for 1 – 2 weeks! Alternatively, you can head back towards Glasgow or Edinburgh where you can spend a final night or catch your transport home. The castle is open from the 1st of April to the 31st of October and up until the end of September, you can also watch their twice-daily falconry displays.  Whilst in the area, visit the Inverewe Garden and take a walk along some of their nature trails, including the Poetry Trail, which was inspired by the beauty of the place and created by their resident poet. 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