North Coast 500 (Scotland)

Post by **David.** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:18 pm

The North Coast 500 Route was brought to my attention today, http://www.northcoast500.com/home.aspx.

Post by **Highlandbear** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 10:15 pm

I can easily confirm it is an amazing part of the world to see on a bike !!!! definitely worth doing but if you are camping then before May or after late September or the dreaded midge will eat you alive !!!! trust me !!! otherwise tons of accommodation to meet all budgets

Post by **stelyn** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 10:42 pm

Great find David and good posting,  that website,  looks great might just give that a go next summer......

guest2368 · Post by **guest2368** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:43 pm

Got to agree, top roads.  I have ridden and driven them many times over the years.  The part from Ullapool south through Torridon to Applecross, Lochcarron and onto Achnasheen is one of my favourite 100 miles of all time!

I may have a go again at the end of June like this, anyone fancy it?

Friday:  Home to Inverness
Saturday:  Inverness up over the top and down to Ullapool (318 miles - Google)
Sunday:  Ullapool to Inverness (198 miles - Google)
Monday:  Inverness to Home

Post by **BMjoe64** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:13 pm

It was on Countryfile TV programme a week or so ago. Fantastic biking, not been up there on a bike for 3 years now and maybe have another expedition next year. Me and wife visit midge free Barra (in car) every year for last 22 years. Lurvvv Scotland.

Post by **David.** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:45 pm

Looking at the NC500 route & trying to find somewhere which is approx. halfway, (distance & time),  have found Kylesku Hotel, http://www.kyleskuhotel.co.uk/, it looks stunning.

guest2368 · Post by **guest2368** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:23 pm

DaygloDavid wrote: Looking at the NC500 route & trying to find somewhere which is approx. halfway, (distance & time), have found Kylesku Hotel, http://www.kyleskuhotel.co.uk/, it looks stunning.

I have stayed there, it is stunning and the food is amazing!

Post by **jjwill** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:46 pm

We stayed there in 2014 and really recommend the hotel.  You can eat in the bar or restaurant.

Post by **badger** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:15 pm

The Kylesku Hotel is ace, you get well looked after in there, we used to fill the place on some of the tripos i used to organise for the Aprilia lads/lassies.

Great selection of single malts and wicked langoustines

If you are anywhere near that signpost you are in biking nirvana

This place is soooooooo tranquil you don't want to go back to reality again

As you can see we had a blast at the Kylesku

Compulsory group photo at Eilan Donan castle

Post by **stelyn** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:40 pm

Good photos .  Looks like you all had a good time  ( and a `few' beers ) ..... 8)

Post by **badger** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 6:34 pm

Yes mate, we had a blast, luv it in that area of Scotland, biking heaven

Post by **Peter Baker** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 1:48 am

Hi, does anyone have the Garmin or TomTom Sat Nav files for this route please?  thanks, Peter

Post by **David.** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:54 pm

Peter Baker wrote:Hi, does anyone have the Garmin Sat Nav files for this route please?

From the info. on the NC500 Website, I created this BaseCamp Route.

Post by **Peter Baker** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 6:22 pm

Hi David, would you be willing to share that please?  I can use a BaseCamp route as a good start!  Thanks in advance, Peter

Post by **David.** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 6:27 pm

Peter Baker wrote:Hi David, would you be willing to share that please?

Yes Peter, if you PM me an email address, I will forward it to you.

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