How long does it take to do route 500 Scotland?
Our advice is to allow at least 5 days to drive the full route round-trip, although more days will obviously allow you to see more. If you have less than 5 days, we’d recommend focusing on a section of the route or a region or two in the area.
Can you do the NC500 in a day?
In what has to the stupidest idea ever conceived, I drove a 500-mile lap of the Scottish Highlands in a single day….. The North Coast 500 is a tourist route that takes the form of a coastal lap of the northernmost part of Scotland. Yes, 500 miles on the some of the roughest roads in all of the UK a single day.
How fast can you do the NC500?
But the North Coast 500 is designed for touring, sightseeing, and taking things slowly. The minimum number of days we’d recommend to drive the North Coast 500 is 5 days, but 7 to 10 days would be ideal. If you plan to speed around, you could do it with 3 full days and night, but we’d recommend more time.
How many days does it take to drive around Scotland?
How long does it take to travel the entire route? You should allow a minimum of five to seven days to explore the NC500 route, although there are plenty of potential stopping points, depending on your interests. During peak season, some parts of the route can take more time to complete.
Can you do the NC500 in a car?
Most of the NC500 route is on single-track roads – and you will be driving the route along with sports cars, campervans, motorbikes, cyclists, tractors, delivery drivers, sheep, coos and deer.
Why is it called NC500?
The NC500 route traces the top section of mainland Scotland in a loop. This remote part of the country is becoming more and more popular, especially with lovers of the great outdoors and road trippers. It gets its name from the length of the loop, which stands at just over 500 miles, or 516 miles (830km) to be exact.
What is the 500 route in Scotland?
The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile (830 km) scenic route around the north coast of Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle. The route is also known as the NC500 and was launched in 2015, linking many features in the north Highlands of Scotland in one touring route.
Where in Scotland is Midge free?
In the Inverness and Loch Ness area, most places by the coast and along Loch Ness are pretty much midge free, but in other places like Glen Affric you are more likely to encounter them.
Can I sleep in my car NC500?
Overnight parking: It was easy to find to suitable places for overnight parking along this stretch of the NC500. Try not to underestimate how busy some of these Highland roads can get at night though and choose a spot well away from lay-bys.