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

I am touring Scotland completing the NC500 with a friend from 20th July for 4 nights. Starting in Inverness and finishing in Fort William.

Anyone got any ideas as to where we can head as we make our way round. Any naughty offers or advice for our journey would be much appreciated.

Xxxx

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

I'd love to do the nc500 one time.

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By *ast RolloMan
over a year ago

glasgow west

lors of beaches on the west coast where you can have fun .

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


"I'd love to do the nc500 one time. "

Same, maybe next year, might explore the north west 200 route though.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

There's a nudist beach at Crackaig, just north of brora.

There's some glamping pods at Clachtoll which have a hot tub

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

Would love to own a camper/motorhome and just do it leisurely

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

Heard there is dogging at Kessock, Inverness, good start to your trip x

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By *ink-KameraMan
over a year ago

Livingston

I'm thinking of packing my camera's a sleeping bag and a tent into my new estate and doing the NC in November

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

You should try the North East 250 too, we loved it.

It's the ultimate road trip to the heart of Scotland consisting of 250 miles, Scotland's newest tourist route takes you through Speyside, the Cairngorms, Royal Deeside, Aberdeen, the East Coast and the Moray Coast.

Through each of these areas you can explore everything for which Scotland is famous, including whisky, gin, golf, mountains, nature, history and heritage, and lots more!

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

Im doing the NC500 in 2 weeks. Mon 29th for 5 days. 1st stop is applecross if any fabbers are about

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By *uietbloke67Man
over a year ago

outside your bedroom window ;-)

I'm a fat basterdo and do feck all about it..

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

Just back from doing it defo go through Ullapool it’s a beautiful place and go upto Achmelvich lovely wee campsite up there

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By *b735Man
over a year ago

Glasgow


"You should try the North East 250 too, we loved it.

It's the ultimate road trip to the heart of Scotland consisting of 250 miles, Scotland's newest tourist route takes you through Speyside, the Cairngorms, Royal Deeside, Aberdeen, the East Coast and the Moray Coast.

Through each of these areas you can explore everything for which Scotland is famous, including whisky, gin, golf, mountains, nature, history and heritage, and lots more!"

You should work for the tourist board Bouncy! Well sold lol!

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

I’m staying in Ullapool x

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

Durness, The kyle of Lochalsh and Corrieshalloch gorge will take your breath away but its all stunning.

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

We went over from Rogart to Scourie and then down to Ullapool - the road over from East to West was stunning as was the beach at Scourie.

Ullapool was stunning, the sun was shining but we could see the incoming storm and it was a breath taking sight.

Bike is the best way to see it all, even if you do nearly crash taking it all in lol

Places to stay - the sleeper trains at Rogart are a funky bunk house

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

We are just back and we went achmelvich, john o groats, thurso loch ness, then because the weather was so bad decided to hit oban and was worth every second, plenty of lovely views and sights and even better pubs for night time, if you are doing it do it over the course of 5 days and take your time seeing everything !!

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By *V-AliceTV/TS
over a year ago

Ayr

If I wanted to do the NC500 I'd have to do another 400 miles to get to the start point and back again.

I'll have to think about it.

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

Definitely in my to do list.

Wouldn't say no to a fab travel buddy to go with

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

I done it Last year in the camper and took in applecross absolutely faneastic but I'd be happy to do it again with the right company...

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

We’ve got a great wee group going in the bikers forum and we meet fairly regularly and we’re planning on doing a good few rides and camping trips over to the islands, probably will add this to the list as well now we’re all growing in confidence and getting to know each other so much more, happy to add folks to our Kik group after meeting us and coming out with us sometime, my bike is getting fixed at the minute but I’m sure the boys or vixy could add the days and times they’re meeting out on the forum post if anyone’s interested

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By *cotsbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Helensburgh


"Would love to own a camper/motorhome and just do it leisurely "

Lifegoals right there...gonna have to do this some time.

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By *amperguyMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Would love to own a camper/motorhome and just do it leisurely

Lifegoals right there...gonna have to do this some time."

I'm in the middle of building a new campervan for myself and plan to head of and tour Scotland for a couple of years, working as I go . I've been planning it for years and can't believe I'm almost there

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By *cer26Man
over a year ago

stirling

I’m planning on doing it soon van ,air bed some camping gear sorted is there plenty places to pull up safely and stay any one fancy a road trip

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

Im starting the nc 500 this Monday.

Monday night i will be in Applecross if any females or couples are there and want to meet up.

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By *issncuddlesCouple
over a year ago

Ayrshire

best advice is to take plenty of midgie lotion...and enjoy

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


"best advice is to take plenty of midgie lotion...and enjoy "

Iv got the stuff from Avon that people rave about.

Time will tell on that one

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


"best advice is to take plenty of midgie lotion...and enjoy

Iv got the stuff from Avon that people rave about.

Time will tell on that one "

It’s not the same formula as it used to be it’s ok but not as good as it was dog spray for ticks and fleas the natural

Stuff works better

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


"best advice is to take plenty of midgie lotion...and enjoy

Iv got the stuff from Avon that people rave about.

Time will tell on that one

It’s not the same formula as it used to be it’s ok but not as good as it was dog spray for ticks and fleas the natural

Stuff works better "

Thanks, i shall let you know how i get on. Could be handy when i go fishing aswell

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By *edLionScotMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I've done the NC500 on a motorbike, before it was called the NC500, at least in stages.

The roads that dissect Sutherland are Stunning and better as you'll be on quieter roads.

The roads by Loch Loyal, Shin, and Naver are worth exploring.

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


"I've done the NC500 on a motorbike, before it was called the NC500, at least in stages.

The roads that dissect Sutherland are Stunning and better as you'll be on quieter roads.

The roads by Loch Loyal, Shin, and Naver are worth exploring.

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I have been told that aswell plus it was on top gear seemingly . I shall keep that for another time. Thanks tho

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


"I've done the NC500 on a motorbike, before it was called the NC500, at least in stages.

The roads that dissect Sutherland are Stunning and better as you'll be on quieter roads.

The roads by Loch Loyal, Shin, and Naver are worth exploring.

"

The road by Loch Shin up to Scourie is beyond stunning- I was in danger of crashing because I couldn’t stop looking at everything. Totally breath taking

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

I’d also suggest Glen Loth as another alternative. West of Lairg is beautiful. Falls of Shin at Lairg nice for food.

But by god the ord road in Caithness is bleak!

Achmelvuch beach and Sandwood bay are beautiful.

Nice gift shop in Golspie and the Capaldis I’ve cream shop is also worth a visit.

Oh and if you like cream a Gows dream ring (phnarr)

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


"I’d also suggest Glen Loth as another alternative. West of Lairg is beautiful. Falls of Shin at Lairg nice for food.

But by god the ord road in Caithness is bleak!

Achmelvuch beach and Sandwood bay are beautiful.

Nice gift shop in Golspie and the Capaldis I’ve cream shop is also worth a visit.

Oh and if you like cream a Gows dream ring (phnarr)"

Food for thought now, I'm booked in the first 2 nights at Applecross and then Durness, after that I can ad hoc the trip. See what my mate says. Thank you

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay


"I’d also suggest Glen Loth as another alternative. West of Lairg is beautiful. Falls of Shin at Lairg nice for food.

But by god the ord road in Caithness is bleak!

Achmelvuch beach and Sandwood bay are beautiful.

Nice gift shop in Golspie and the Capaldis I’ve cream shop is also worth a visit.

Oh and if you like cream a Gows dream ring (phnarr)"

And if you don't fancy a drive all the way out to durness, there's a cocoa mountain in Dornoch.

And an amazing range of whisky in the Castle plus they make their own gin.

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


"I’d also suggest Glen Loth as another alternative. West of Lairg is beautiful. Falls of Shin at Lairg nice for food.

But by god the ord road in Caithness is bleak!

Achmelvuch beach and Sandwood bay are beautiful.

Nice gift shop in Golspie and the Capaldis I’ve cream shop is also worth a visit.

Oh and if you like cream a Gows dream ring (phnarr)

And if you don't fancy a drive all the way out to durness, there's a cocoa mountain in Dornoch.

And an amazing range of whisky in the Castle plus they make their own gin."

Dornoch is penciled in for the 4th and final night

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

Does cocoa mountain have any staff left? Owners are arseholes by all accounts. I don’t like hot chocolate so I wouldn’t bother.

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By *orders CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Kelso

I did it many years ago, long before it was called the NC500. I bet it has changed lots. Bigger roads, lots more traffic. I hope I'm wrong.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay


"I did it many years ago, long before it was called the NC500. I bet it has changed lots. Bigger roads, lots more traffic. I hope I'm wrong."

One of the issues for us up here is the complete lack of infrastructure to support the NC500.

There has been no investment in the roads, Highland Council have in fact closed a number of public toilets on the route due to austerity.

There are not enough passing places on the single track roads, and those there, are too small when there are groups of vehicles travelling together.

There is a shortage of parking at popular tourist spots leading to folk just parking and blocking the road.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay


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Dornoch is penciled in for the 4th and final night"

This Friday is Dornoch highland games

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

Done it on a push bike las year......530 miles over 5 days.

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

I live just off the NC500 and am happy to meet passing fabbers for drinks and fun. Ullapool to Durness stretch.

It's roasting hot at the moment but midges not been too bad.

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By *ossauMan
over a year ago

Perth

Definitely on the to do list and if any fab fun on way, it would be trip of a lifetime!

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

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

Stop by smoo cave on your way! It's an amazing wee place

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By *edLionScotMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"I’d also suggest Glen Loth as another alternative. West of Lairg is beautiful. Falls of Shin at Lairg nice for food.

But by god the ord road in Caithness is bleak!

Achmelvuch beach and Sandwood bay are beautiful.

Nice gift shop in Golspie and the Capaldis I’ve cream shop is also worth a visit.

Oh and if you like cream a Gows dream ring (phnarr)"

Noted. Ta

X

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

it has been ruined.

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

Infastructure isn’t designed for amount of traffic on it now and the other issues highland gent pointed out.

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

I'm planning on cycling it next year with some boys from work

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By *enAdamsMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Looking to do the NC500 next year with work, however, I don’t have the cycling experience or cycling fitness at the moment.

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By *landAnnCouple
over a year ago

Inverness

If you need general info about routes etc...

Pm only please.

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