Welcome to your ultimate guide on making the most of your NC500 adventure!
In this video, we'll review the best campsites along the route and share tips to help you plan your perfect road trip on the North Coast 500. Whether you're a seasoned van life enthusiast or a first-time explorer, our insights will enhance your journey and ensure an unforgettable experience.
Get ready for an epic road trip as we explore hidden gems and must-see spots across Scotland's famous Highlands. Let's hit the road!
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Our 7 day Itinerary - Break down
Day 1
Travel - Inverness to Dunbeath
Activities - Chanonry Point, Fairy Glen Falls, Dunrobin castle.
Campsite - Inver Caravan Park and Campsite https://www.inver-caravan-park.co.uk (£28 per night)
Day 2
Travel - Dunbeath to Thurso
Activities - Camster Cairns, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Duncansby Stacks, John o' Groats, Dunnet Head.
Campsite - Thurso Bay Campsite https://thursobaycamping.co.uk (£31 per night)
Day 3
Travel - Thurso to Durness
Activities - Smoo Caves, Balnakeil beach, Balnakeil craft village.
Campsite - Sango Sands Oasis https://sangosands.com (£31 per night)
Food & Drink - Cocoa Mountain Café (Balnakeil) https://www.cocoamountain.co.uk
Day 4
Travel - Durness to Ardmair
Activities - Kylesku Bridge, Wailing Widow Waterfall, Ardvreck Castle.
Campsite - Ardmair Point https://www.ardmair.com (£35 per night)
Day 5
Travel - Ardmair to Shieldaig
Activities - Measach Falls, Gairloch beach, Ardessie Falls, Victoria Falls.
Campsite - Shieldaig Camping and Cabins https://www.shieldaigcampingandcabins.co.uk (£35 per night)
Food & Drink - Links Café (Gairloch) https://www.facebook.com/people/Links-CafeBar
Day 6
Travel - Shieldaig to Ardelve
Activities - Meet Callum the Stag, Applecross, Applecross pass (Bealach na bà)
Campsite - Ardelve Caravan and Camping Park https://www.ardelvecaravanandcampingpark.com (£35 per night)
Food & Drink - Nanny's Café (Shieldaig) https://www.nannysshieldaig.co.uk
Manuela's wee Bakery (Ardelve) https://fairytaledistillery.co.uk/manuelas_wee_bakery
Pizza Jo to Go (Ardelve) https://www.pizzajo.co.uk
Day 7
Travel - Ardelve to Inverness
Activities - Eliean Donan Castle, Rogie Falls
Home time 😥
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Chanory point. Fairy glen waterfall. Dunrobin castle 4k. Camster Cairns. Castle Sinclair. Castle sinclair girnigoe. Sinclair castle scotland. Duncansby head. Duncansby stacks. John o groats. Thurso scotland. Smoo caves. Durness beach. Sango sands. Sango sands campite. Wailing widow falls. Bealach na ba. ullapool. Rogie falls
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro to Scotland's NC500
0:23 - Day 1 Dunbeath
1:30 - Day 2 Thurso
2:56 - Day 3 Durness
4:35 - Day 4 Ardmair
5:56 - Day 5 Shieldaig
7:25 - Day 6 Ardelve
9:00 - Day 7 Inverness
9:59 - Outro to our NC500 adventure
Thank you for watching and we hope it helps you guys out for your own Scottish adventures 😊
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