Nc500 7 day itinerary
Nc500 7 day itinerary
The Itinerary Gal
A 7 day planned itinerary for your nc500 trip.
Free to use, I hope it helps with your planning and you enjoy your road trip.
Best time to visit is between May and September but you can visit all year round but be cautious of road closures in winter.
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Day one
Inverness to Dornoch
Ness Castle House
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Falls of Shin
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Loch Glass
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Dornoch Beach
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Dornoch beach is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach that goes on for miles! It sits within walking distance from the quaint town of Dornoch, one of the first stops north of Inverness. The soft white sand is met with a sand dunes and a lush long grassy embankment.
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Day two
Dornoch to John O Groats
Dunrobin
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Whaligoe Steps
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The Whaligoe Haven sits hidden in the eastern coast of Scotland, with no real form of signage or significant road crossings. As you head north along the east coast, before you reach the small town of Wick, you will pass a small crossroads with the signage “Cairn o’ Get”. Once you see this sign take a right turn towards the sea and you will be led down a lane towards a couple of small cottages.
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Big Burn Walk Car Park
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Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
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Perched perilously close to the cliff edges, just north of the town of Wick, these beautiful castle remains look like they are straight out of a fantasy film. The castle itself has had quite an eventful history, including multiple sieges, grand expansions, and family murder. The earliest parts of the castle are believed to date back to the 15th century, with expansion projects being continuously added all through to the siege of 1680, which damaged the castle so badly it was never inhabited again.
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John o' Groats
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Day three
John o Groats to Tounge
Duncansby Stacks
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Situated on the farthest reach of the northern coast of Scotland is the incredible sight of the Duncansby lighthouse. Built at the beginning of the 20th century to guide boats through this perilous stretch of water, known by the title of “Hell’s Mouth”. The danger in this part of the coastal waters comes from the characteristics produced by the way the Atlantic and North Seas meet, producing eddies and flows that reach up to 10 knots.
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Dunnet Head
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Nybster
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Castle Varrich
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Day four
Tounge to Durness
Smoo Cave
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Golden Eagle Zip Line in Durness
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Sango Sands Viewpoint
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Day five
Durness to Lochniver
Kylesku Bridge
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Achmelvich Bay
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Day six
Lochniver to Ullapool
Ardvreck Castle
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The Bone Caves
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Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve
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Ardmair Beach
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Day seven
Ullapool to Inverness
Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve
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Bealach na Bà
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Rogie Falls
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If you decide to hike up Ben Wyvis, you might want to round the day off with a gentle storll along to Rogie Falls, one of the many Forestry Commission attractions in the Ross-shire region in the northern highlands. It is enjoyed by many for its simple walking routes and beautiful waterfalls. There are a number of areas to view the Rogie Falls, the best one being on the suspension bridge sitting directly in front of the falls. The best time to go is first thing in the morning when it is a lot quieter and you won’t have anyone in front of your view. It will also be a lot more peaceful at this time. There is a small car park with space for around 20 cars which will get very busy during peak season. There are also toilets and bins on site.
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All the best hotel stays in one comprehensive guide saving you lots of time if you are planning a road trip around the nc500 but wish to stay in hotels instead of campsites. This guide is completely free but I would appreciate any tips.
Don't forget to tag me in your adventures @theliberosislife as I love to see what my fellow adventurers get up to 💕
Happy adventuring 🌄
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