It'll be heaving, absolutely heaving. Single track roads a lot of the way with flash cars trying to do it in record times. I'd advise forgetting about it, instead hug the West coast through Galloway, Argyll, through Oban and up to Fort William then either Road to the isles, Applecross or Inverness |
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"Just looking at sites for stopovers on our August 24 road trip. "
?? Dornoch is a great place to go in August and a very popular place for many who do the nc500 I can help you with a lot of good information about the east coast if you want to know get in touch as I definitely would like to know more about your plans for the trip x
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"It'll be heaving, absolutely heaving. Single track roads a lot of the way with flash cars trying to do it in record times. I'd advise forgetting about it, instead hug the West coast through Galloway, Argyll, through Oban and up to Fort William then either Road to the isles, Applecross or Inverness "
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Absolute nonsense. Some bits are busy yes but it’s far from the horror scene some people portray. We have been up for 2 weeks in height of summer last 2 years running and still haven’t seen it all yet. I will admit there needs to be better standards of driving due to people hiring mahooosive motor homes when they are used to driving a fiesta. Some people need education on the use of passing places. Overall it’s not been bad at all and we’ve had a lovely time. Key is to embrace local. Shop local at farm shops or honesty boxes. Visit local pubs. Save litter until your at the larger places to dispose and if you see a bin overflowing don’t just add to it. Book sites or official sleeping points and don’t just pull into some farmers field. Generally if you’re polite and sensible you will have an amazing time.
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All about opinions guys. It's a decent trip, having done it plenty of times for work etc even before that ad people named it, but I'll stick to my opinion that there's better, more scenic and less busy options. Just thought I'd throw it out as a consideration for the OP but it's their holiday not mine  |
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"No as we were there the dates you said was busy but booked some of the ones you recommended which was a great help also visiting fort William and Ayr "
Have a braw time...if you fancy a pint on your trip give me a shout...i like to escape from the campsite when I can  |
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By *assy69Man 37 weeks ago
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Did this a couple of years ago, was a bit later in the year than you’re planning though. But, had a fantastic coulee of weeks or so. The most surprising “gem” for me was Ullapool and really enjoyed a waterside pitch at Ardmair Point campsite, very peaceful.
Where ever you end up staying along the route, make sure you take time to enjoy the wonderful scene Ray and the marvellous things to do and enjoy along the way  |
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By *W72Man 37 weeks ago
Sheffield |
There is a you tuber called Chris Sloanes who spends a lot of time up there and has actually created some affordable e-guide books with restaurants, park ups etc that works from Google maps. |
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"We doing NC 500 anticlockwise last week of October this year. Planned the places we want to visit, just the campsites to book, maybe a few wild camping spots. "
Ooh now am sure you'll know how to keep warm in your tent! |
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Some fantastic places to eat up here also. Well worth giving Lidls and Tesco a miss whilst you are in Thurso, and going to some of these places. Tapas restaurant in Scrabster is a personal favourite. |
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"We are going from 13th - 25th sept with 2 dogs from Belfast, can't wait! "
Great time of year! Sept always great weather and holidays are over...altho evenings can be cool but am sure you know ways to keep warm 😀 |
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"Just looking at sites for stopovers on our August 24 road trip. "
Stopping off anywhere near ullapool and fancy a couple drinks or a bit of fun feel free to give me a shout. Happy to answer any questions or advice on the route. I work the majority of it every day. |
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"We doing NC 500 anticlockwise last week of October this year. Planned the places we want to visit, just the campsites to book, maybe a few wild camping spots. "
I know a few tips for your visit. I was born and bred here, live, travel and work on the 500 daily. |
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Heading up to Scotland next week. Not sure if goin to hit the full nc500 or just one side or anything yet but heading to Edinburgh on Monday for a day n night then ill see where I end up from there |
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