FabSwingers.com forum: North Coast 500

By *lvinalmighty OP Man
over a year ago

aberdeen

Just wondering if anyone has done or is plannning to do the NC500 route? If so, where to stay...and is there any fun on the way?

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By *rinthiaMan
over a year ago

dundee

Done this route a few times , there are hotels b+b and campsites all along the way.

It’s a very busy place so book ahead if using hotels,

Best way to do it in my opinion is a campervan, there are lots of places to park up overnight.

Best advice... take your time set at least a week for this

Again my opinion the west is more interesting than the east.

As an extra go up to rosemarkie on the Black Isle .

But this route is overly busy now, the further north you go the smaller the roads get and it can get a bit congested

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cycled part of it and it is a lovely route

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just wondering if anyone has done or is plannning to do the NC500 route? If so, where to stay...and is there any fun on the way?"

I did it before it was called the NC500. Can't remember where we stayed but it's great. The campervan idea sounds good. Gives you lots of flexibility.

I would recommend going to Applecross.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did it in a 4x4 last time

May do this year by bike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s become very popular so make sure you book accommodation in advance esp in west coast Sutherland.

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By *esssDanMan
over a year ago

Dundee

Vague plans on driving it this summer (no fixed date yet). Have wanted to for years, but the recent Grand Tour episode in Scotland confirmed to me I should crack on

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By *rinthiaMan
over a year ago

dundee

"Vague plans on driving it this summer (no fixed date yet). Have wanted to for years, but the recent Grand Tour episode in Scotland confirmed to me I should crack on

you and another 5000 folk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Done lots of the areas in it but never in one go have friends live up in some of the more remote areas but plan on taking motorbike and rent up during summer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Done lots of the areas in it but never in one go have friends live up in some of the more remote areas but plan on taking motorbike and rent up during summer "

*tent

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By *esssDanMan
over a year ago

Dundee

"Vague plans on driving it this summer (no fixed date yet). Have wanted to for years, but the recent Grand Tour episode in Scotland confirmed to me I should crack on

you and another 5000 folk"

For sure. Under no illusions here

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By *uncan LynnCouple
over a year ago

Kilmarnock

"Just wondering if anyone has done or is plannning to do the NC500 route? If so, where to stay...and is there any fun on the way?

I did it before it was called the NC500. Can't remember where we stayed but it's great. The campervan idea sounds good. Gives you lots of flexibility.

I would recommend going to Applecross. "

It's a route we have done for over 15 years now always adding a bit on always taking a week or so .you always fnd a new road to explore . One you ran past the last time .

Done it in the bikes and car .

never do it in a damper van. It's an isolated are thats main income is tourism and the money that brings in. B&B the small hotels the pubs.

And the roads are not meant for campervan , as well as some of the drivers. In my opinion

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By *ast RolloMan
over a year ago

glasgow west

its nicer doing it anti clockwise as you get the nice bit first the part from inverness to wick is boring

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By *havennaturistsCouple
over a year ago

Banff

How can anyone call Berriedale Braes boring?......

Did the NC500 route every 5 weeks for over 12 years for work. Funny how you give something a snappy name and people are all over it like a rash!

Do say hi to Gordon and Dianne at Peter Burr Stores, Tongue!

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By *ali73Man
over a year ago

Scotland

I done it in June last year in glorious weather on my bike. Stayed in a hotel in Lairg and travelled from there. Done it over 3 days really enjoyed it and met some lovely people on route, only downside was the dreaded midgies lol.

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