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By *andJane17 OP Couple
42 weeks ago

York

Just looking at sites for stopovers on our August 24 road trip.

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By *horman11Man
42 weeks ago

Thurso

Dunnet Bay in Caithness caravan site is very good and close to the beach. Be advisable to book as it can get busy. Pm me if you need any help

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By *23john123Man
42 weeks ago

Leeds

"Just looking at sites for stopovers on our August 24 road trip. "

Fancy a tag along??

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By *oversfunCouple
42 weeks ago

ayrshire

Theres a nice wee site in gairloch, and the chippy is the best anywhere,also a good wee site in poolewe ,there is some amazing places to see,enjoy yourselves x

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By *andJane17 OP Couple
42 weeks ago

York

"Dunnet Bay in Caithness caravan site is very good and close to the beach. Be advisable to book as it can get busy. Pm me if you need any help "

Thanks ??

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By *andJane17 OP Couple
42 weeks ago

York

"Theres a nice wee site in gairloch, and the chippy is the best anywhere,also a good wee site in poolewe ,there is some amazing places to see,enjoy yourselves x"

Thanks

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By *othighlander2Man
41 weeks ago

North Inverness

there's also Kacraig...which is next to a nudist beach...Dornoch on the east coast as well

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By *buk100Man
41 weeks ago

Scotland

Stayed a few times around Dunnet area at that time of year, lovely part of the country. PM if you need more info

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By *pacehopper12002Man
41 weeks ago

Larnaca/Liverpool

I have had a few meets at the Broomfield site in Ullapool in my motorhome…..I am a site warden on the 500

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By *pacehopper12002Man
41 weeks ago

Larnaca/Liverpool

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By *eahorsesCouple
41 weeks ago

North DeVon

Went last year used park4night as well as sites great app plenty of places to stay

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By *ev_1Couple
41 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Keeping an eye on this thread planning our NC500 trip end of July and beginning of August 2 weeks any tips most gratefull happy touring peeps xx

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By *eahorsesCouple
41 weeks ago

North DeVon

Might be busy and midge time August would need to book sites we went earlier to avoid crowds and midge's

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By *ev_1Couple
41 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Time off already booked so will have to deal with both lol

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By *eahorsesCouple
41 weeks ago

North DeVon

We found park4night very useful plus pub stop

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By *irtyteuchterMan
41 weeks ago

inverness

It'll be heaving, absolutely heaving. Single track roads a lot of the way with flash cars trying to do it in record times. I'd advise forgetting about it, instead hug the West coast through Galloway, Argyll, through Oban and up to Fort William then either Road to the isles, Applecross or Inverness

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By *ev_1Couple
41 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Thanks for all the info and tips

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By *lasgowbull86Man
40 weeks ago

highlands

"Just looking at sites for stopovers on our August 24 road trip. "
?? Dornoch is a great place to go in August and a very popular place for many who do the nc500 I can help you with a lot of good information about the east coast if you want to know get in touch as I definitely would like to know more about your plans for the trip x

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By *ev_1Couple
40 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Would be greatfull for any info

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By *ev_1Couple
39 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Planned trip bookings are on going

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By *ev_1Couple
38 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Route planned bookings 75%done

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By *eeandsexymCouple
38 weeks ago

Between selby/york

On our to do list in motorhome too

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By *elsbells2011Couple
38 weeks ago

fife

"It'll be heaving, absolutely heaving. Single track roads a lot of the way with flash cars trying to do it in record times. I'd advise forgetting about it, instead hug the West coast through Galloway, Argyll, through Oban and up to Fort William then either Road to the isles, Applecross or Inverness "
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Absolute nonsense. Some bits are busy yes but it’s far from the horror scene some people portray. We have been up for 2 weeks in height of summer last 2 years running and still haven’t seen it all yet. I will admit there needs to be better standards of driving due to people hiring mahooosive motor homes when they are used to driving a fiesta. Some people need education on the use of passing places. Overall it’s not been bad at all and we’ve had a lovely time. Key is to embrace local. Shop local at farm shops or honesty boxes. Visit local pubs. Save litter until your at the larger places to dispose and if you see a bin overflowing don’t just add to it. Book sites or official sleeping points and don’t just pull into some farmers field. Generally if you’re polite and sensible you will have an amazing time.

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By *ushandkittyCouple
38 weeks ago

Gloucester

Will be looking to do it in October for kitty's bday, celebrations all the way round

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By *irtyteuchterMan
38 weeks ago

inverness

All about opinions guys. It's a decent trip, having done it plenty of times for work etc even before that ad people named it, but I'll stick to my opinion that there's better, more scenic and less busy options. Just thought I'd throw it out as a consideration for the OP but it's their holiday not mine

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By *ev_1Couple
38 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Sites all booked looking forward to our trip

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By *pacehopper12002Man
38 weeks ago

Larnaca/Liverpool

"Sites all booked looking forward to our trip "

Ooh have you booked mine

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By *ev_1Couple
38 weeks ago

Bickliegh

No as we were there the dates you said was busy but booked some of the ones you recommended which was a great help also visiting fort William and Ayr

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By *pacehopper12002Man
38 weeks ago

Larnaca/Liverpool

"No as we were there the dates you said was busy but booked some of the ones you recommended which was a great help also visiting fort William and Ayr

Have a braw time...if you fancy a pint on your trip give me a shout...i like to escape from the campsite when I can

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By *ev_1Couple
38 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Will do we will be stopping close to Inverness for one night

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By *pacehopper12002Man
38 weeks ago

Larnaca/Liverpool

"Will do we will be stopping close to Inverness for one night

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By *assy69Man
37 weeks ago

West Sussex and Wales

Did this a couple of years ago, was a bit later in the year than you’re planning though. But, had a fantastic coulee of weeks or so. The most surprising “gem” for me was Ullapool and really enjoyed a waterside pitch at Ardmair Point campsite, very peaceful.

Where ever you end up staying along the route, make sure you take time to enjoy the wonderful scene Ray and the marvellous things to do and enjoy along the way

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By *W72Man
37 weeks ago

Sheffield

There is a you tuber called Chris Sloanes who spends a lot of time up there and has actually created some affordable e-guide books with restaurants, park ups etc that works from Google maps.

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By *ev_1Couple
37 weeks ago

Bickliegh

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By *othighlander2Man
37 weeks ago

North Inverness

I live on East Coast of nc 500 so fire away any questions

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By *ev_1Couple
36 weeks ago

Bickliegh

All sites booked now

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By *assy69Man
36 weeks ago

West Sussex and Wales

"All sites booked now"

Hope you have a fabulous time

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By *ev_1Couple
36 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Fingers crossed purchased our midget hats this weekend just incase lol

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By *othighlander2Man
36 weeks ago

North Inverness

"All sites booked now"

When you guys heading this way? You'll love it ..even in the rain but you might need more than midge hats!!

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By *ev_1Couple
36 weeks ago

Bickliegh

July / August

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By *othighlander2Man
36 weeks ago

North Inverness

"July / August

Oh OK Peak season busy x but you'll still love it tho! If you want a friendly biker escoort gimme a shout lol

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By *ev_1Couple
36 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Peak season no choice but all sites booked

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By *eahorsesCouple
36 weeks ago

North DeVon

Some great views up there enjoy and sensible that you book your sites, we went earlier so not necessarily but have fun

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By *ev_1Couple
36 weeks ago

Bickliegh

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By *ot london couple 74Couple
36 weeks ago

Oxfordshire

We doing NC 500 anticlockwise last week of October this year. Planned the places we want to visit, just the campsites to book, maybe a few wild camping spots.

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By *othighlander2Man
36 weeks ago

North Inverness

"We doing NC 500 anticlockwise last week of October this year. Planned the places we want to visit, just the campsites to book, maybe a few wild camping spots. "

Ooh now am sure you'll know how to keep warm in your tent!

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By *igd888Man
35 weeks ago

Inverness

Good site In aviemore area

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By *ev_1Couple
34 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Loads of nice sites by the looks of it

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By *ichi_acerMan
33 weeks ago

notts

Sounds like a lot of camper vans will be rocking on the nc500

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By *ev_1Couple
33 weeks ago

Bickliegh

First time for us this year

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By *horman11Man
33 weeks ago

Thurso

First time for us this year "

Have a great time plenty of romantic spots for having fun

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By *ev_1Couple
33 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Planning too

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By *ushandkittyCouple
32 weeks ago

Gloucester

Just booked 7th to 14th Oct off work so will have 2 weekends to get up there, round and back.

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By *othighlander2Man
32 weeks ago

North Inverness

"Just booked 7th to 14th Oct off work so will have 2 weekends to get up there, round and back."

Brill and should be a guide time to come up and see Autumn in the highlands!

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By *ev_1Couple
32 weeks ago

Bickliegh

July and August for us

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By *horman11Man
32 weeks ago

Thurso

Lots to do in the area then Highland games and local rural shows

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By *ev_1Couple
32 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Any info would be appreciated

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By *horman11Man
32 weeks ago

Thurso

P.m me nearer time and I will let you know what is on in my area

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By *ev_1Couple
31 weeks ago

Bickliegh

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By *um2Daddy84Man
31 weeks ago

Thurso

If any of you sexy fabbers are doing the NC500, feel free to drop a message and swing by the far north's most northerly gloryhole on the mainland

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

Some fantastic places to eat up here also. Well worth giving Lidls and Tesco a miss whilst you are in Thurso, and going to some of these places. Tapas restaurant in Scrabster is a personal favourite.

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By *otryMan
31 weeks ago

On the road

Will be on the isle of skye 29th April to the 3rd if anyone is heading across on the nc500

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

NC500 is on my list for next year, possibly middle of September time for 10-12 days..roll on

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By *aughtybutnice5Man
30 weeks ago

ulverston

Did it anti-clockwise in 22

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By *dyCoupleCouple
29 weeks ago

Kirkcaldy

Riding the nc500 this weekend if there’s anyone up for a play

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By *othighlander2Man
29 weeks ago

North Inverness

"Riding the nc500 this weekend if there’s anyone up for a play

Aww man am away but would have loved to join you!

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By *ev_1Couple
27 weeks ago

Bickliegh

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By *akarandaMan
27 weeks ago

North West

I’m just heading up towards the 500, nr Beattock for the night. Will be on the 500 in my van for 3 weeks yippee x

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By *assy69Man
27 weeks ago

West Sussex and Wales

Enjoy

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By *ev_1Couple
18 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Road trip starts next week

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By *ev_1Couple
17 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Road trip starts today

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By *othighlander2Man
17 weeks ago

North Inverness

"Road trip starts today "

Enjoy and have fun!! if you want a coffee or catch up or any help give me a shout!..you'll love it

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By *ev_1Couple
17 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Entered Scotland today after a long trip from Plymouth

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By *ev_1Couple
16 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Enjoying our Scotland road trip so far strathclyde fort william and Inverness

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By *he wanderer XXXMan
16 weeks ago

Montrose

Heading up to torridon later today. Anyone up that way this week?

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

We go on 19th for 8 days

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By *ev_1Couple
15 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Having great weather still dunnet bay great place

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By *ordyladMan
15 weeks ago

gateshead

I am up Scotland on the 22 in the motorhome and nice place to stop for fun

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By *odeos_gringoCouple
15 weeks ago

belfast

We are going from 13th - 25th sept with 2 dogs from Belfast, can't wait!

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By *othighlander2Man
15 weeks ago

North Inverness

"We are going from 13th - 25th sept with 2 dogs from Belfast, can't wait! "

Great time of year! Sept always great weather and holidays are over...altho evenings can be cool but am sure you know ways to keep warm 😀

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By *horman11Man
15 weeks ago

Thurso

Message me if you need any advice in Caithness. Hopefully roads will be a bit quieter when you are doing it.

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By *ev_1Couple
15 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Ayr homeward bound

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By *ornyhighlander1993Man
15 weeks ago

Highland

"Just looking at sites for stopovers on our August 24 road trip. "

Stopping off anywhere near ullapool and fancy a couple drinks or a bit of fun feel free to give me a shout. Happy to answer any questions or advice on the route. I work the majority of it every day.

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By *ev_1Couple
15 weeks ago

Bickliegh

Scotland you were great

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By *ornyhighlander1993Man
10 weeks ago

Highland

"We doing NC 500 anticlockwise last week of October this year. Planned the places we want to visit, just the campsites to book, maybe a few wild camping spots. "

I know a few tips for your visit. I was born and bred here, live, travel and work on the 500 daily.

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By *iking.beardMan
10 weeks ago

Leeds

Heading up to Scotland next week. Not sure if goin to hit the full nc500 or just one side or anything yet but heading to Edinburgh on Monday for a day n night then ill see where I end up from there

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