North Coast 500 The Road Trip of a Lifetime – NC500 Guide Book by Robbie Roams

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Take a walking tour of Inverness –take this walking tour of Inverness* with a local guide or grab tickets for the Hop on Hop off bus tour*. Visit the Falls of Shin –next to the waterfalls at the Falls of Shin (famous for leaping Salmon) with a cafe serving tasty food. You must experience the conservatory, it’s the ideal place to sit and enjoy the stunning vistas after a day on the road. Hugh Miller’s Birthplace – home of geologist, folklorist and fossil hunter Hugh Miller with a beautiful small garden. With over 3000 squaremiles of soaring mountains and atmospheric glens, ancient Caledonian forest and wild beaches set against a backdrop of fjord-like lochs;Wester Ross is one of the world’s most spectacular, and remote, regions and probably the most beautiful part of the famous North Coast 500.

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Some will absolutely love the driving experience offered (a big reason why it's become a huge bucket-list item for sports car and Top Gear types), whilst others may spend hours gripping the wheel in fear.During spring and summer, the North Highlands hosts plenty of events, from traditional Highland Games, to food and music festivals. These are not roads for you to try and drive like an idiot and it is most certainly not a race track. Whether you are looking to keep things minimal or stay at sites with full facilities – there is something for everyone. Stylish and comfortable, in contrast to its rugged surroundings, it’s the perfect location to explore the local area. Alternatively, you may wish to set up one base within the interior of the route, and explore the route from the middle.

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Travellers to Scotland should be prepared for what locals often describe as ‘four seasons in one day’. Please adjust this itinerary according to your capabilities, as this plan is aimed at the serious cyclist.Whale Cruise– Take a Hebridean Whale Cruiseto spot otters, seabirds and even dolphins and sharks in the waters off Gairloch.

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This season along the NC500 is truly magical: think cosy evenings next to roaring fires in country lodges and cottages, visiting distilleries, tasting hearty Highland cuisine and capturing that perfect winter sunlight in a photograph. These beasties sometimes carry lyme disease, so wear long trousers if you are hiking and always check yourself out. Go dolphin watching– around 130 Bottlenose Dolphins live in the waters off Inverness and Morayshire. In terms of conditions, we can report that there aren't any dusty roads along the NC500 route, but you will encounter quite a few potholes! The Loch Fleet Nature Reserve, a large tidal basin, with mudflats, dunes and pine forest, provides a natural habitat for an array of wildlife.

Aside from practical tips about driving these remote country roads, designing your itinerary, avoiding the crowds, and personal accommodation recommendations for your Scottish staycation, we've also shared plenty of inspiration on the best North Coast 500 places to visit. It’s particularly important to note that Scotland has a lower drink-drive limit than the rest of the UK, so make sure you have one member of your group as a designated driver at all times. The Knockan Crag – a site of special scientific interest famous for the Highland’s Controversy – a long-running argument between geologists about the age of the rocks here. One of the most important things we recommend is booking your accommodation in advance – especially if there are properties you wish to stay in. Corrieshalloch Gorge– through which the River Droma falls through a series of waterfalls, including the huge 45 m Falls of Measach.