North Coast 500

[tadpole58]

Having just returned from driving round the NC500 I can thoroughly recommend the experience to you all. Although the weather at this time of year was not of the best at times, nothing could detract from the magnificent views. I decided to travel anti-clockwise but either way round would be good. I would be guided by the weather forecast more next time, you really want the best of the weather for the west coast leg I think. It is the perfect route for wilde campers - so many good places to stop. I did look at the POIs but you really don't need them. I haven't had time to go through all the photos I took but here are a few to whet your appetite for the trip.

 

[ScamperVan]

Looks better in the harsh conditions - great photos

 

[antiquesam]

I'll be up there in April.

 

[slider]

Love the pics, this is on our list for next year the more pictures you see the more you cannot wait to go. Just goes to show though even in winter with out the snow Scotland is a beautiful place.

 

[mossypossy]

I'll be up there in April.

Snap.
Got my new Nikon camera at the ready

 

[Deleted member 9849]

Nice photos,we went to that area in 2014 and are looking forward to going back.

For those that aren't aware of the north coast 500 here it is.....North Coast 500 - Home

 

[delboy69]

Would love to do the route,how long did it take u?

 

[Obanboy666]

Great photos, they remind me of why I have 6/7 trips up there every year.
I don't bother much with the east coast, must try it this year.

 

[jeanette]

We hope to go in June so looking forward to that

 

[Jimhunterj4]

Beautiful

 

[Wooie1958]

Hoping to get up there next month as we didn`t manage it last year thanks to the Devil Incarnate aka the Dometic fridge :mad2:

 

[antiquesam]

Snap.
Got my new Nikon camera at the ready

Perhaps our paths will cross.

 

[Chris356]

Did the proclaimers sing about this route ?

 

[trevskoda]

Loved the picys looks like home & looks like a must do for me.:wave:

 

[tadpole58]

Would love to do the route,how long did it take u?

I was going to take 4 days but ended up doing it in 3 because I didnt do some of the walking I had planned due to the weather

 

[antiquesam]

I'm planning to set off from Portsmouth on the 4th April and will have 3 weeks to get up and do the NC00 before I have to be back home. There will only be the dog and I so would welcome meeting up with anyone either up there or on the way up or down

 

[eurodat]

We hope to go in June so looking forward to that

We are also doing the NC500 in June. Hoping to beat the midgies by going then. We are planning to do an anti clockwise run from Inverness so will maybe pass you along the way

 

[Deadsfo]

We are also doing the NC500 in June. Hoping to beat the midgies by going then. We are planning to do an anti clockwise run from Inverness so will maybe pass you along the way

What time of year can you expect the dreaded midge

 

[davef]

Midge season

What time of year can you expect the dreaded midge

They usually appear the first or second week of June. Any good spell of weather from now till then is the ideal time to see the west coast of Scotland, before the midges or ticks or bracken growth makes walking less fun....

 

[2cv]

We are also doing the NC500 in June. Hoping to beat the midgies by going then. We are planning to do an anti clockwise run from Inverness so will maybe pass you along the way

Im doing it clockwise in early June in my 2cv, maybe see you going the other way.
It will have taken 17 years to get from Lands End to John o Groats, maybe one for the Guiness book of records!