Journey: North Coast 500 - Lonely Planet

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Discover the ultimate guide to the North Coast 500, one of the world’s most epic road trips. This book brings you closer to the rich culture, history, and stunning landscapes along the route.

Your go-to companion for an unforgettable North Coast 500 adventure.

Lonely Planet’s Journey North Coast 500 travel guide is designed to help you craft the perfect trip with detailed mile-by-mile coverage of this iconic Scottish drive. Whether you have just a few days or up to two weeks, the guide offers six of the best itineraries to suit your schedule.

Inside, you'll find easy-to-read maps highlighting must-see stops at every stage, along with a handy birds’ eye route tracker. The guide points out top spots to eat, drink, and rest, plus suggested detours to enrich your journey.

Get to know the area through interviews with locals who share captivating stories, tips, and insights. Dive into in-depth features that explore Highland memories, northern coast whiskies, and hiking the NC500 on foot.

Experience unforgettable activities like canoeing on Loch Sionascaig, exploring Beinn Eighe’s ancient pine forests, and playing golf at Royal Dornoch. The ‘Essentials’ section covers everything you need to know about arriving, budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel, and driving laws.

With breathtaking photography throughout, this guide covers the full route, including:

• Inverness to Black Isle
• Black Isle to Dornoch
• Dornoch to Wick
• Wick to Thurso
• Thurso to Tongue
• Tongue to Durness
• Durness to Lochinver
• Lochinver to Ullapool
• Ullapool to Gairloch
• Gairloch to Shieldaig
• Shieldaig to Inverness

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