North Coast 500 - Rachel Laidler

Published in association with © North Coast 500 Ltd, this is the only guide you need to Scotland's greatest road trip. Driving the North Coast 500? Good choice. Winding through Scotland’s northern Highlands, this unforgettable route is one of the UK’s greatest road trips. But driving it isn’t about racing from one stop to the next – it’s about slowing down, looking beyond the obvious and experiencing the place as it really is. North Coast 500 helps you do just that. Written by Scotland expert Rachel Laidler, this refreshingly honest guide takes you beyond the road and into the heart of the Highlands. It’s packed with local insights, lesser-known detours and must-do experiences that support the communities you'll pass through, like hiking through the cinematic mountains of Assynt and Torridon; sipping on whiskey at the centuries-old Balblair distillery; and taking a sustainable fishing trip with Ian and his plucky dog Dubh. Inside North Coast 500 you’ll find:100+ handpicked highlights, mixing icons like the hairpin bends of the Bealach na Bà with quieter, local favouritesthe best places to eat, drink, shop and stay, including an independent smokehouse near Applecross and a woodland cabin close to Ullapooloff-the-beaten-track detours, so you can explore even more of the Scottish Highlandspractical tips to plan your trip, travel safely and explore responsiblywhat3words for every stop – so you’ll never get l
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