martyn Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks John,much appreciated ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, martyn said: Thanks John,much appreciated ? No problem Martyn. I'm really looking forward to it. Looking to book hotels soon, have sorted out our dates. Hope it helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayk Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 On 1/22/2017 at 7:57 AM, JohnSyn said: Gordon and Martin The route they have devised for me is; Day1 Inverness to Dornoch, staying at the Dorncoch Castle Hotel Day 2 Dornoch to Thurso, staying at Forss House Hotel Day 3 Thurso to Durness, staying at Mackays Hotel Day 4 Durness to Lochinver, staying at The Inver Lodge Hotel Day 5 Lochinver to Loch Torridon, staying at The Torridon Hotel Day 6 Loch Torridon to Inverness. Plenty to do at the various locations too! That sounds like quite a holiday, I'm trying to get some time for this year but would do the NC500 in 3 days i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorsh Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 @JohnSyn Your route looks great and is very doable without rushing, so you should have time to see some attractions on the way. The NC500 site has loads on their interactive map. We particularly enjoyed visiting Duncansby Head (walk along the clifftops to see the stacks), John O'Groats, Castle of Mey, Dunnett Head (most northerly point on mainland), Smoo Cave at Durness, and Inverewe Gardens. Also, if you have time don't forget to take in two different routes through the Highlands to and from Inverness (in one of my earler posts). We have just booked a July holiday, a week on Skye (booked a cottage) plus a week spread between Perth, Inverness and Thurso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 57 minutes ago, Gorsh said: @JohnSyn Your route looks great and is very doable without rushing, so you should have time to see some attractions on the way. The NC500 site has loads on their interactive map. We particularly enjoyed visiting Duncansby Head (walk along the clifftops to see the stacks), John O'Groats, Castle of Mey, Dunnett Head (most northerly point on mainland), Smoo Cave at Durness, and Inverewe Gardens. Also, if you have time don't forget to take in two different routes through the Highlands to and from Inverness (in one of my earler posts). We have just booked a July holiday, a week on Skye (booked a cottage) plus a week spread between Perth, Inverness and Thurso. Thanks Gordon, good info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josil Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I'm thinking of doing something like the NC500, a trip to Scotland to drive around a bit. One question, how good is the breakdown coverage in Scotland? I'm looking to buy a policy and was wondering whether to go with AA or RAC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Booked all the hotels now! Really looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I REALLY want to do this but I haven't had one else sunny day in Scotland ever. Think I may be cursed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, JohnSyn said: Booked all the hotels now! Really looking forward to it! Great stuff John have a great time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Have my trip planned and booked now. Taking the the end of April, begining of May. Stopping of at Edinburgh on the way up with a friend, then my overnights are as follows, going clockwise: Lochcarron - Ullapool - Durness - Wick - Ardvasar which is on Skye opposite Malliaig. Will take the ferry over to Malliag, drive down to Irvine near Ayr to break the journey back to Hertfordshire. Not quite the "approved" loop but it fits well for me, as I wanted a ferry trip and to see just a little of Skye. Have made good use of this thread and similar, so thanks to all who have contributed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 38 minutes ago, Topbox said: Will take the ferry over to Malliag, drive down to Irvine near Ayr .... When driving from Mallaig to Fort William, turn off the A830 and go through the Back of Keppoch and Arisaig, nice twisty road and great views of clear blue sea and white sands https://goo.gl/maps/Cq77iBweJJo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks @CMA I will do that. Further on I plan to turn off the A830 at Lochailort and loop around on the A861 and take the Corran ferry. Going to then avoid the A82 untill I cut across to a stretch on the southern part of Loch Lomond. It looks fun on the map! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 18 hours ago, Topbox said: Have my trip planned and booked now. Taking the the end of April, begining of May. Stopping of at Edinburgh on the way up with a friend, then my overnights are as follows, going clockwise: Lochcarron - Ullapool - Durness - Wick - Ardvasar which is on Skye opposite Malliaig. Will take the ferry over to Malliag, drive down to Irvine near Ayr to break the journey back to Hertfordshire. Not quite the "approved" loop but it fits well for me, as I wanted a ferry trip and to see just a little of Skye. Have made good use of this thread and similar, so thanks to all who have contributed. Nice trip Bob! I know you guys have been before but this is Jan and my first trip. I'm sure we will do more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayk Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Very jealous of you guys doing it this year. Unfortunately I can't this year. From last year....weather was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSk Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 NC500 booked for April 2017. Can’t wait. If anyone has any recommendations for ‘things not to miss’ then please do tell. So far the trip consists of driving and eating!Grimsby – Inverary 342mInverary – Torridon 209mTorridon – Lochinver 121mLochinver – Bettyhill 100mBettyhill – Mey 42mMey – Invergordon 104mInvergordon – Eshott 282mHoping there's still snow on them mountains. May pass some of you on the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm booked up for NC500 from April 28th to May 5th, any overlap @ChrisSk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorsh Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 @ChrisSk you've probably looked but loads of places to visit on the NC500 web site. We liked Invereue Gardens, Smoo Cave, Dunnet Head, Castle of Mey, Duncansby Head, plus loads of great viewpoints along the way to stop and stretch your legs and soak up the views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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