Alex_14 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Anyone done it (or similar)? Any tips/hints/words of wisdom? Plan on just winging it, not booked any accommodation or anything... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandcowden Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 ive done the whole route before it became "a thing" on numerous occasions.i had a camper van and one of the attractions was the unspoilt nature of this stunning part of Scotland, I suspect this will no longer be the case.itll be no less stunning,though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I did it last year in three days but that was too quick. My advice would be to be take longer so you're able to stop off and take it in properly. I winged it with accommodation but I was camping although I did stay in a bunkhouse in Lochinver one night because the rain was relentless that day. I didn't have a problem getting that tbf and the two campsites I stayed had plenty of room. I lost count of the times I turned a corner or drove over the brow of a hill and my jaw dropped with the scenery in front of me. I'm heading off on a wee island hopping expedition next week but I'm tempted to do the nc500 again but give myself a few more days. Some pics attached. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 If you did the NC 300 by having Alness- Bonar Bridge - Lairig-Altnaharra - Tongue as your eastern route you wouldn't miss anything by avoiding the A9 and IMO it's by far the more scenic, not to mention HGV and caravan free route. If you are happy to camp then wing it accommodation wise. If you are expecting to turn up and get hotels/b&b on the day you will be struggling. Go to smoo cave,eat some lochinver pies, be prepared to stop every 5 minutes to look at the Assynt mountains, fish and chips in ullapool, An Fhuaran pub at Altandhu near Achiltibuie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowdenLoyal Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 The pies in Lochinver are without doubt some of the finest food things to pass my lips. Spent a week up there in a lodge, beautiful place. Also managed to get some prawns straight off the boat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arabdownunder Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Did it last year. Agree with all of the above. Bealach na ba followed by lunch at the Applecross pub was a highlight. Pics are John O'Groats at sunset and same view the next morning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 You’d be wise not to wing it accommodation wise as it’s busy. Falls of Shin is worth a detour and cafe will be open by then. Highland stoneware and pies in lochinver. Smoo cave in Durness. Capaldis ice cream Lindsays in golspie for gifts etc Berrydale bothy for a coffee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebonce Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Another shout for the pies at Lochinver, top class. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arabdownunder Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Lochinver pies, drive 3 miles to Achmelvich and eat them on the beach. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I’m doing this for the first time in August so I will follow this thread with interest. Hoping to climb Ben Hope along the way 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 On 21/06/2018 at 09:27, jamamafegan said: I’m doing this for the first time in August so I will follow this thread with interest. Hoping to climb Ben Hope along the way Please don't say the last week in August and do not whatever you do make it go into September, many thanks,Tam x 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Please don't say the last week in August and do not whatever you do make it go into September, many thanks,Tam x Don’t you worry soppy bollocks, second week of August for me [emoji6] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, jamamafegan said: Don’t you worry soppy bollocks, second week of August for me If I was doing it before you I'd have left you a cryptic clue with a wee present at the end of it. It would have to be a fairly easy one obviously, I'd let you find it. Another time sheepy. Edited June 22, 2018 by tree house tam Stupid phone 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonksy+HisChristianParade Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) I'll leave you some tickets behind so you no longer have to be known as ticketless tam. Edited June 22, 2018 by Bonksy+HisChristianParade 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_14 Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 I’m doing this for the first time in August so I will follow this thread with interest. Hoping to climb Ben Hope along the way Had a great time overall. I climbed Ben Hope, quite a straight forward climb although there’s definitely easier munros. We didn’t get great weather for views at the top but it was good all the same. My highlight was definitely the west coat, Achmelvich is beautiful. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Superb pics Alex, did you take that one of the bridge? That’s a belter. Weather is supposed to be cracking into August so got my fingers crossed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_14 Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Yeah I got the bridge one myself - pretty standard pic I’m sure but Kylesku bridge is beautiful. You’ll have a great time. What’s your planned route? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) Might be some road improvements along part of the way soon... https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-44841123 Edited July 16, 2018 by Lurkst 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 On 23/06/2018 at 00:51, Bonksy+HisChristianParade said: I'll leave you some tickets behind so you no longer have to be known as ticketless tam. just checked back in to this thread. I think we cleared that up with photographic evidence, ask your pint sharing pal. Do leave me something though, could do with a treasure hunt with a bag of excrement at the end of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-r-cfc Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Yeah I got the bridge one myself - pretty standard pic I’m sure but Kylesku bridge is beautiful. You’ll have a great time. What’s your planned route?My late uncle was apparently heavily involved with the construction of that bridge as a structural engineer. His sister has had a picture of it on the wall since he died. Always been keen to see it first hand 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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