North Coast 500

Groundes-Peace · Oct 11th, 2018, 19:28

Has anyone done the tour around the North Coast 500 in Scotland?
How may days was it comfortable to see the sights and drive the miles?
What was accommodating like if you want to go for B&Bs?

huron · Oct 11th, 2018, 19:45

My intention to do it next year in my kit car, Marlin Roadster, so will wait and see any replies.

S60D5-185 · Oct 11th, 2018, 20:12

I did a loose version of it a few weeks ago and here is a run down that I posted on the Moto GuzziRiders Forum.

We bumped into a guy at one of the overnight stops who was doing it in a Mustang convertible. Nice way to do it.

Here you go.

Just back from a 4 day trip to the Scottish Highlands.

Monday 10th September, 3 of us left Durham and headed up to Dumfries eventually heading North and getting the Ferry across to the Isle of Arran. We then rode across it and got the next ferry which took us back onto the mainland North of Campbeltown.

By this time it was raining heavily and we had an 80 mile ride to our Hotel in Oban. I am definitely buying a Rukka suit as Gary and John were both bone dry in theirs whilst I was drenched

Tuesday we headed North taking in Applecross and eventually bedding down at the Ledgowan Hotel in Achnasheen.

Wednesday we headed for Ullapool and this was definitely the most gruellimg day's ride as we made our way to Bettyhill on the North Coast.

Absolutely stunning day which was topped off by watching Orca's surfacing in one of the bays.

Thursday we headed for Lairg , Tain and Inverness riding down the edge of Lochness before ending our day's ride in Callander.

Friday we were heading home but before doing so, we took in the David Stirling memorial Statue near Dunblane, then the Falkirk Wheel followed by the Kelpies.

A fast run down the A68 in lovely sunshine soon had us home.

1150 miles and the big Honda once again acquitted itself very well.

Peter86 · Oct 11th, 2018, 21:02

It looks an awesome drive. On the bucket list.

ITSv40 · Oct 11th, 2018, 21:26

My son and his girlfriend have recently completed a loose version in September. They took their time and stopped off sightseeing and walking etc and took 9 days.

Day 1 Birmingham to Moffat

Day 2 Moffat to Inverness via Glen Coe, Fort William and the Great Glen

Day 3 Inverness to Applecross

Day 4 Applecross to Tongue via Ullapool

Day 5 Tongue to John O Groats

Day 6 JOG to Inverness

Day 7 Inverness to Edinburgh

Day 8 Edinburgh

Day 9 Edinburgh to Brum.

They stayed in small hotels/Premier Inns and B&B's found through Airbnb. the most interesting drive being up the west coast from Applecross to Tongue and the most demanding - due to twisty roads hugging the coast - from Tongue to JOG. That part was also busy traffic wise.

Groundes-Peace · Oct 12th, 2018, 13:48

Many thanks for all feedback.
Keep it coming please...

Oct 11th, 2018, 19:28	#1
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	North Coast 500 Has anyone done the tour around the North Coast 500 in Scotland? How may days was it comfortable to see the sights and drive the miles? What was accommodating like if you want to go for B&Bs?

Oct 11th, 2018, 19:45	#2
huron Master Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2020 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bodmin	My intention to do it next year in my kit car, Marlin Roadster, so will wait and see any replies. __________________ huron 2009 V70 2.4 geartronic in red.

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S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	I did a loose version of it a few weeks ago and here is a run down that I posted on the Moto GuzziRiders Forum. We bumped into a guy at one of the overnight stops who was doing it in a Mustang convertible. Nice way to do it. Here you go. Just back from a 4 day trip to the Scottish Highlands. Monday 10th September, 3 of us left Durham and headed up to Dumfries eventually heading North and getting the Ferry across to the Isle of Arran. We then rode across it and got the next ferry which took us back onto the mainland North of Campbeltown. By this time it was raining heavily and we had an 80 mile ride to our Hotel in Oban. I am definitely buying a Rukka suit as Gary and John were both bone dry in theirs whilst I was drenched Tuesday we headed North taking in Applecross and eventually bedding down at the Ledgowan Hotel in Achnasheen. Wednesday we headed for Ullapool and this was definitely the most gruellimg day's ride as we made our way to Bettyhill on the North Coast. Absolutely stunning day which was topped off by watching Orca's surfacing in one of the bays. Thursday we headed for Lairg , Tain and Inverness riding down the edge of Lochness before ending our day's ride in Callander. Friday we were heading home but before doing so, we took in the David Stirling memorial Statue near Dunblane, then the Falkirk Wheel followed by the Kelpies. A fast run down the A68 in lovely sunshine soon had us home. 1150 miles and the big Honda once again acquitted itself very well. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic Last edited by S60D5-185; Oct 11th, 2018 at 20:19.

Oct 11th, 2018, 21:02	#4
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	It looks an awesome drive. On the bucket list. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Oct 11th, 2018, 21:26	#5
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:59 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	My son and his girlfriend have recently completed a loose version in September. They took their time and stopped off sightseeing and walking etc and took 9 days. Day 1 Birmingham to Moffat Day 2 Moffat to Inverness via Glen Coe, Fort William and the Great Glen Day 3 Inverness to Applecross Day 4 Applecross to Tongue via Ullapool Day 5 Tongue to John O Groats Day 6 JOG to Inverness Day 7 Inverness to Edinburgh Day 8 Edinburgh Day 9 Edinburgh to Brum. They stayed in small hotels/Premier Inns and B&B's found through Airbnb. the most interesting drive being up the west coast from Applecross to Tongue and the most demanding - due to twisty roads hugging the coast - from Tongue to JOG. That part was also busy traffic wise. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Oct 12th, 2018, 13:48	#6
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	Many thanks for all feedback. Keep it coming please...

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