North Coast 500
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 295.8 mi (476 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 15,371 ft (4,685 m)
- Est. Time
- 103 hr
- High point
- 1,102 ft (336 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Beinn Eighe Visitor Centre 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Beinn Eighe Campsite 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Toilets: Gairloch Beach Car Park Public Toilet 19 mi (30.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Crasg 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from start
- Beach: Gainmheach Achadh Deuthasdal 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: GALE Centre 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Achtercairn 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Poolewe Caravan & Camping Club 25.5 mi (41 km) from start
- Historic site: Alexander Cameron, the Tournaig Bard Memorial Cairn 25.9 mi (41.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Gruinard Bay Caravan park 34.3 mi (55.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Northern Lights Camping & Caravan Park 44.6 mi (71.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 46.9 mi (75.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 46.9 mi (75.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 54.9 mi (88.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 55 mi (88.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Loch Broom View 62 mi (99.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Corrieshalloch Gateway to Nature Centre 63 mi (101.4 km) from start
- Shelter 63.1 mi (101.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Falls of Measach 63.5 mi (102.3 km) from start
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Questions about North Coast 500
How long is North Coast 500?
North Coast 500 is 295.8 mi (476 km) long. Most people take about 103 hr. It climbs 15,371 ft (4,685 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,102 ft (336 m).
How hard is North Coast 500?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for North Coast 500?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on North Coast 500?
Drinking water on the way at 143.9 mi (231.6 km). Toilets: 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 1 mi (1.6 km), 1.6 mi (2.6 km).
Is North Coast 500 shaded?
Mostly exposed (11% under trees).
What can you do on North Coast 500?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near North Coast 500?
The Old Hall Cafe, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Kinlochewe Service Station, 0.2 mi (0.3 km). 7 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for North Coast 500?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap