North Coast 500 Cycle NC500 Itineraries and Tours Wilderness Scotland
Fast becoming the most popular cycling destination in the UK! The North Coast 500 is the ultimate coastal scenic tour of Northern Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle. With 500 miles of meandering open roads, white sand beaches and hill top views, the route follows the winding contours of the coast line.
Cycling the NC500 North Coast 500
Published: 15th July 2021 Cycling the NC500 _______________________ The North Coast 500 is an 816-kilometre (just over 500 miles) route that takes you round the unique coastal roads of the North Highlands offering an adventure like no other with captivating views.
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15 friends have come together to cycle the NC500 over 7 days. This is Day 1, Inverness to Lochcarron. The roads are mostly flat and weather is perfect.Our Ju.
Scotland North Coast 500 Cycle Tour NC500 Cycle 7 Days
15 friends have come together to cycle the NC500 over 7 days. This is Day 2, Lochcarron to Gairloch and this includes the iconic climb at Bealach na Bà, App.
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The NC500 is a circular ride, heading west from Inverness to Wester Ross and then up the coastline, all the way to Durness in the far north. From there (and with crucial variations to the traditional 'designed for vehicles' NC500), the route heads east along the coast, before turning south at Melvich and returning you to Inverness via quiet roads.
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The NC 500 cycle tour is a challenging tour with some longer days in the saddle. Days vary, but generally the route has some climbs of medium difficulty and a few which are challenging such as the well-known climb of Bealach na Bà on day 2. A winding single track road through the mountains of the Applecross peninsula.
NC500 Cycle Tour with Wilderness Scotland North Coast 500
The NC500 begins in Inverness, a northern city in Scotland and heads west over to Applecross before venturing north and roughly following the coastline back round to Inverness. The route offers a taste of everything from high mountain ranges and isolated beaches, to historic castles and a true sense of wilderness.
Cycle Touring in Northern Scotland and the NC500 FionaOutdoors
Our 500 mile North Coast 500 around the Scottish coastline is a very challenging ride but the spectacular scenery that you will cycle past is worth every pedal. Cycling We will be following the official NC500 route as far as Melvich but, for a number of safety reasons, we have chosen not to continue with the official route past this point as it.
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As part of Karen Newman's series on cycling the NC500 -Karen has provided some advice about choosing the perfect bike for you. Choice of bike is very personal and will depend on how you like to travel, how much you intend to carry and how much you want to spend.
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Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cyclists - Day 1 Inverness to Lochcarron (approx. 66 miles) AM Today is just a warm up! Starting your NC500 adventure: Rather than take the main NC500 driving route - you may wish to take the head to Contin via the Sustrans National Cycle Route (more info here)
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North Coast 500 Cycle Route 800 km 8,830 m 8,820 m Last updated: May 23, 2022 Tours Day 1: Inverness to Poolewe — North Coast 500 14:54 239 km
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We will often be in the saddle for 7 hours each day plus the odd longer day. There is also time each day for breaks and lunches, plus visits to some sites of interest. 500 miles in 7 days. This epic self guided cycling adventure will take you through some of the wildest & most spectacular scenery in Europe.
NC500 Cycle Tour with Wilderness Scotland North Coast 500
Bringing together a route of just over 500 miles (516 to be exact…) of stunning coastal scenery, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains, remote fishing villages, hidden gems, and a wealth of unforgettable experiences; the North Coast 500 is one of the world's most beautiful road trips.
North Coast 500 Cycle NC500 Itineraries and Tours Wilderness Scotland
To some, the NC500 is the ultimate Scottish cycling challenge. It's 516 miles (830-kilometres) and takes in some of the best sights of the Scottish Highlands. It's also well known as a driving route, something of a Scotland Route 66 (Route 66 being the iconic driving route in the USA).
Cycle Touring in Northern Scotland and the NC500 FionaOutdoors
Cycling distance: 318 km (200 mi) Ascent: 3,420 m Terrain: A mixture of on- and off-road section, some very remote Difficulty: The route doesn't include unrideable hike-a-bike sections, but might require pushing your bike at more technical uphill and downhill sections.