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A girl stands in front of lochs, cloud and hills near Knockan Crag, Scotland Alternative North Coast 500 Route

NORTH COAST 500 HIGHLIGHTS – SCOTLAND

  • June 28, 2020September 12, 2020
  • by witragtravel

North Coast 500 highlights aren’t easy to choose. In 500 miles of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery filled with whopping waterfalls, astonishing views, brilliant hills, and picture-perfect beaches, where do you begin?

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A road gives way to water and classic Scottish hills Alternative North Coast 500 Route

DRIVING ULLAPOOL TO GAIRLOCH – PLACES TO VISIT

  • August 19, 2019September 12, 2020
  • by witragtravel

Driving from Ullapool to Gairloch you’ll be approaching the end of your NC500 trip. But that’s only if you’re following our North Coast 500 Alternative route, of course. If you’re heading the opposite way then you’re only at the beginning. Lucky you!

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A white cottage sits on green land near Poolewe Alternative North Coast 500 Route

THINGS TO DO AROUND ULLAPOOL

  • August 16, 2019September 12, 2020
  • by witragtravel

There are certainly things to do around Ullapool, but let’s just say that, like us, at this stage on your road trip you may have become a little spoilt. Ullapool itself is far from the most inspiring place on any North Coast 500 route, but it’s still an incredibly useful pit stop. Thankfully, there’s a plethora of thunderous waterfalls, gorgeous bays and towering hills to ogle at in the surrounding area. A brilliant range of Grahams, Donalds and Munros also means that there’s hiking for visitors of every level.

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Pink flowers with the sea cliffs of Handa in the background Alternative North Coast 500 Route

A GUIDE TO HANDA ISLAND

  • August 12, 2019September 12, 2020
  • by witragtravel

We’d never heard of Handa Island – not until our pal Neil told us about it this summer. We’re local and we love exploring the Scottish islands. After all, we’ve been to Skye, Rúm, Mull, Arran, Bute and more, but we’d never been to Handa Island. How can you visit somewhere when you’ve never even heard of it?

It’s incredible that we hadn’t – Handa Island is a fascinating place and has a lot to offer every type of visitor. So. Now that you’ve heard of it, you’re already one step ahead of us. In this post, you’re also going to learn how to get there and why even non-birdwatchers should have a visit to Handa on their priority list. Driving our North Coast 500 Alternative Route? Then it’s one of the many worthwhile detours.

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A white cottage on the beach with aqua water near Clashnessie Alternative North Coast 500 Route

OUR ALTERNATIVE NORTH COAST 500 ITINERARY

  • August 11, 2019October 13, 2020
  • by witragtravel

Scotland’s famous North Coast 500 route (and itinerary) is slowly growing in popularity, year after year. But you won’t need to worry about any of the complaints you’ve read online. This spectacular stretch of Scotland is still empty enough to enjoy some of Britain’s best beaches and atmosphere all to yourself. But only if you do it right.

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The lighthouse at Cape Wrath, Scotland Cape Wrath

HOW TO VISIT CAPE WRATH

  • August 11, 2019September 12, 2020
  • by witragtravel

Ok, technically a visit to Cape Wrath isn’t part of Scotland’s North Coast 500 route. No matter which way you do it. That being said, it’s a famous and truly iconic place to visit. If you’ve come this far, you’re as close as you’ll ever be to Mainland Britain’s most north-westerly point. That being said, it’s still not simple to actually get there. We’re going to tell you how to get there and explain why you should visit the unique no-man’s-land of Cape Wrath.

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A white bothy on grass land with a beach and blue sea in the background Alternative North Coast 500 Route

A GUIDE TO KEARVAIG BOTHY

  • August 11, 2019September 12, 2020
  • by witragtravel

Kearvaig Bothy sits pretty on untouched, undisturbed ground. It’s the Highlands at its most wild, most heartbreakingly bare. Kearvaig – known locally as ‘Kerwick’ – combines gorgeous white sand with rub-your-eyes-blue water. It’s a quiet, calm and mesmerising inlet, soft and solemn while the fierce Atlantic waves crash in to the crumbling sea cliffs all around it. It’s an incredibly special place.

Kearvaig is, moody, serene, unsettling… it’s hypnotic and placid and still a place to sip whisky by warm fires and play cards with old friends. Keep reading to find out how you can experience all of that, spot some entertaining puffins and even combine your trip with Scotland’s most north-westerly point.

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Suilven, Canisp and Cul Mor rise from nowhere near Lochinver Alternative North Coast 500 Route

THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN LOCHINVER

  • August 11, 2019September 12, 2020
  • by witragtravel

As for things to do in Lochinver, you certainly won’t be stuck for choice. Entering Assynt, you’ll realise that the drive from Scourie to Lochinver has quickly become the drive you’ve been dreaming of. After visiting Handa Island and hopefully enjoying some top-class seafood at Shorehouse, it’s time to hit the road again. You won’t have covered much ground in the last few days (there’s so much to see!) Now, the main highlight is taking in the glorious views of Scotland on one of the best, most scenic drives around. And the best way to do that drive is on our North Coast 500 Alternative Route. But you already know that by now.

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Water laps white sand with highland hills in the background, Oldshoremore Beach, Scotland Alternative North Coast 500 Route

THINGS TO DO AROUND SCOURIE

  • August 11, 2019September 12, 2020
  • by witragtravel

Scourie is the next base on your Scotland circuit. On the second day, anyway. Spend your first night in Sandwood Bay after a glorious day on Scotland’s most impressive beaches. Tomorrow you’ll need to slowly make your way to Scourie and spend the night there. That’s if you’re following our Alternative North Coast 500 Route, heading anti-clockwise.

It’s all wilderness and emptiness around Durness; you’ll find much of the same when you head south. Next up are some of Scotland’s most impressive beaches and an absolute cracker in Handa Island. Scourie provides a good base to explore from. If you’re following the traditional route, then check out our Guide to the Tongue Area instead.

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A bird's eye view of Cieannabeinne Beach, white sands and turquoise waters Alternative North Coast 500 Route

THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN DURNESS

  • August 11, 2019September 12, 2020
  • by witragtravel

Next up: things to do in Durness. But that’s only if you’re following our Alternative North Coast 500 Route, heading anti-clockwise on your famous Scotland roadtrip. You’ll now be leaving the Tongue area, hopefully after a beautiful Ben Hope climb.

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Travel restrictions have been lifted in Scotland earlier than planned. Yassssssssssssssss. That is all.

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Talisker Bay, Isle of Skye

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Coming down the wrong side of Beinn na Lap. Prob Coming down the wrong side of Beinn na Lap. 

Probably around the time we realised that we were going all the way down to go all the way back up Munro 4 out of 5 of the weekend...😫

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Tropical vibes on Skye ...only in Scotland you ne Tropical vibes on Skye

...only in Scotland you need a ski jacket and a hat on the beach in August 🌞

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Poppy looking pure cracking at Loch Venachar. Can’t wait to get her up the hills next summer 🐾

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One from the summer since we can’t get out of Gl One from the summer since we can’t get out of Glasgow to enjoy the winter conditions just yet 🌞 

Looking over Glen Etive from the summit of Beinn Fhionnlaidh.

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