NC500 Road Trip: Perfect 7-Day Itinerary

Download our NC500 Road Trip Itinerary + Google Map (150+ pins)👇 https://pindropandhop.gumroad.com/l/q... ⚠️ Route Update (2026): Thurso Campsite has now permanently closed. I recommend staying at Dunnet Bay Campsite instead, which is nearby and fits the same route plan. Welcome to your ultimate guide on making the most of your NC500 adventure in 2026. In this video, we'll review the best campsites along the route and share tips to help you plan your perfect road trip on the North Coast 500. Whether you're a seasoned van life enthusiast or a first-time explorer, our insights will enhance your journey and ensure an unforgettable experience. Get ready for an epic road trip as we explore hidden gems and must-see spots across Scotland's famous Highlands. Let's hit the road! More Road Trips: New Zealand North Island: 21-Day Itinerary    • New Zealand North Island: 21 Day Road Trip...   New Zealand South Island: 21-Day Itinerary    • New Zealand South Island: 21 Day Road Trip...   Albania Road Trip 14-Day Itinerary    • Albania Travel Guide: The Perfect 2 Week R...   Our 7 day Itinerary - Breakdown Day 1 Travel - Inverness to Dunbeath Activities - Chanonry Point, Fairy Glen Falls, Dunrobin Castle. Campsite - Inver Caravan Park and Campsite https://www.inver-caravan-park.co.uk (£28 per night) Day 2 (CAMPSITE UPDATE 2026) Travel - Dunbeath to Dunnet Bay Activities - Camster Cairns, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Duncansby Stacks, John o' Groats, Dunnet Head. Campsite - Dunnet Bay Campsite https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-si... (£54.40 per night for non-members) Day 3 Travel - Thurso to Durness Activities - Smoo Caves, Balnakeil beach, Balnakeil craft village. Campsite - Sango Sands Oasis https://sangosands.com (£31 per night) Food & Drink - Cocoa Mountain Café (Balnakeil) https://www.cocoamountain.co.uk Day 4 Travel - Durness to Ardmair Activities - Kylesku Bridge, Wailing Widow Waterfall, Ardvreck Castle. Campsite - Ardmair Point https://www.ardmair.com (£35 per night) Day 5 Travel - Ardmair to Shieldaig Activities - Measach Falls, Gairloch beach, Ardessie Falls, Victoria Falls. Campsite - Shieldaig Camping and Cabins https://www.shieldaigcampingandcabins... (£35 per night) Food & Drink - Links Café (Gairloch)   / links-cafebar   Day 6 Travel - Shieldaig to Ardelve Activities - Meet Callum the Stag, Applecross, Applecross pass (Bealach na bà) Campsite - Ardelve Caravan and Camping Park https://www.ardelvecaravanandcampingp... (£35 per night) Food & Drink - Nanny's Café (Shieldaig) https://www.nannysshieldaig.co.uk Manuela's wee Bakery (Ardelve) https://fairytaledistillery.co.uk/man... Pizza Jo to Go (Ardelve) https://www.pizzajo.co.uk Day 7 Travel - Ardelve to Inverness Activities - Eilean Donan Castle, Rogie Falls Home time 😥 Chanory point. Fairy Glen waterfall. Dunrobin Castle 4k. Camster Cairns. Castle Sinclair. Castle Sinclair Girnigoe. Sinclair castle scotland. Duncansby Head. Duncansby stacks. John o groats. Thurso scotland. Smoo caves. Durness beach. Sango sands. Sango sands campite. Wailing widow falls. Bealach na ba. ullapool. Rogie falls Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to Scotland's NC500 0:23 - NC500 Itinerary + Map (Downloadable Guide) 0:44 - Day 1 Dunbeath 1:30 - Day 2 Thurso 2:56 - Day 3 Durness 4:35 - Day 4 Ardmair 5:56 - Day 5 Shieldaig 7:25 - Day 6 Ardelve 9:00 - Day 7 Inverness 9:59 - Outro to our NC500 adventure Thank you for watching, and we hope it helps you guys out for your own Scottish adventures 😊 #nc500 #Scotland #roadtrip #travelguide2024 #Travel #vanlife