North Coast 500 Anticlockwise Loop
Drive the NC500 anticlockwise from Inverness, taking in Bealach na Bà, Assynt, the north coast, and east coast castles.
Covering approximately 830 km, seven days is widely considered the most comfortable duration for this route. This itinerary tackles the west coast first, where the dramatic mountain and coastal scenery is most concentrated, before heading along the north coast to the northeastern tip of the mainland, and returning via the east coast. The northwestern section features many single-track roads with limited accommodation and supplies. It is best suited for return visitors with experience driving on narrow roads; large motorhomes must avoid Bealach na Bà.
Best from late May to June, and September; Bealach na Bà may be closed due to snow in winter.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Over Bealach na Bà to Applecross
因弗內斯·尼斯湖（羅吉瀑布） → 天空島（普洛克頓） → 因弗內斯·尼斯湖（牛之山口（阿普爾克羅斯））
Drive approx. 150 km (3.5 hours) via Dingwall, Achnasheen, and Lochcarron, before climbing the 626-meter pass.
In low cloud, fog, or snowy conditions, take the A896 coastal route instead. Large vehicles must not attempt the pass.
住宿：Applecross
第 2 天 · Torridon Hills to Gairloch
Drive approx. 105 km (2.5 hours) along the coast to Shieldaig, through Glen Torridon, and along the northern shore of Loch Maree.
住宿：Gairloch
第 3 天 · Inverewe Garden to Ullapool
烏拉普爾·阿森特（因弗魯伊花園、格魯伊納德灣、科裡沙洛赫峽谷、烏拉普爾港與小鎮）
Drive approx. 90 km (2.5 hours) via Poolewe and Gruinard Bay, turning onto the A835 at the southern end of Loch Broom.
住宿：烏拉普爾小鎮
第 4 天 · Assynt Peaks and White Sand Beaches
烏拉普爾·阿森特（斯塔克波利山、克諾卡恩巖、阿德夫雷克城堡、洛欣弗漁村、阿克米爾沙灘、克拉赫托爾沙灘與古堡）
Drive approx. 100 km (2.5 hours) heading north on the A835, then take the A837 to Lochinver, followed by the coastal minor roads.
住宿：洛欣弗
第 5 天 · Kylesku to Durness
烏拉普爾·阿森特（凱爾斯庫大橋） → 因弗內斯·尼斯湖（斯穆爾洞）
Take the B869 coastal single-track road to Kylesku, then head north on the A894 and A838, approx. 130 km (3 hours).
The B869 has steep, sharp bends and is unsuitable for large motorhomes; take the A837 instead.
住宿：Durness
第 6 天 · North Coast to John o' Groats
Dunnet Head
Drive east along the A836 for approx. 165 km (3.5 hours), skirting Loch Eriboll and passing through Tongue, Bettyhill, and Thurso.
Petrol stations are very scarce east of Durness; fill up before setting off.
住宿：John o' Groats
第 7 天 · East Coast Castles back to Inverness
Drive south along the A99 and A9 for approx. 195 km (3.5 hours), starting the morning with the Duncansby Stacks, then passing Wick and Dornoch.
Dunrobin Castle is only open from spring to autumn; check dates before visiting.