North Coast 500
North Coast 500 by DK Travel is a comprehensive guide published by Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated on April 15, 2025. This 192-page edition is designed to enhance your experience of one of the UK’s most scenic road trips through Scotland’s northern Highlands. The book emphasizes the importance of immersing oneself in the journey rather than merely racing from destination to destination, offering insights into the region’s landscapes and local culture.
Readers will discover over 100 handpicked highlights, including iconic sites like the Bealach na Bà and Dunrobin Castle, as well as recommendations for dining, lodging, and unique experiences such as whiskey tasting at Balblair distillery and sustainable fishing trips. The guide also provides practical tips for safe travel and includes what3words for every stop, ensuring that adventurers can navigate the route with ease. North Coast 500 serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to explore the rich offerings of the Scottish Highlands.
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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, and published in association with © North Coast 500 Ltd, 2025, 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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