North Coast 500

£14.99

Driving the North Coast 500? Good choice. This epic road trip travels through Scotland’s famed spectacular scenery, making it the UK’s favourite driving route. Not that it’s all about the scenery – along the way you’ll pass through pretty fishing villages, stop at pubs and distilleries, and visit plenty of historic sights, like Dunrobin Castle or the mysterious standing stones at Clava Cairns. Such a great road trip deserves a great book to match. In ‘North Coast 500’ you’ll find over 100 highlights to explore along the route, from the historic Culloden Battlefield to a charming, community-focused café in tiny Bettyhill. There are also illustrated maps detailing each leg of the route.

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Don’t just drive the North Coast 500. Experience it.

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 and soaking it all in.

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, epic landscapes and must-do experiences, such as 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, from the hairpin bends of the Bealach na Bà to historic Dunrobin Castle
  • the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay, like a smokehouse near Applecross and a woodland cabin close to Ullapool
  • off-the-beaten-track detours, so you can explore even more of the Scottish Highlands
  • practical tips to plan your trip, travel safely and tread lightly
  • what3words for every stop – so you’ll never get lost

So what are you waiting for? Whether you’re driving the full loop or dipping into a section, this is the only guide you need for a North Coast 500 road trip to remember.

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Weight 0.353 kg
Dimensions 19.2 × 14.9 × 1.5 cm
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Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

192

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

914.115 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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