Scotlandâs epic road trip begins and ends in Inverness.
Scotlandâs North Coast 500
Distance: 516 miles (830 km)
Start: Inverness
End: Inverness
This circular route around mainland Scotlandâs northernmost peninsula takes in some of the countryâs finest beaches and spectacular mountain passes, the best of which is Bealach na BÃ . The narrow track is an arresting introduction to driving on Scottish roads, with its twists and turns through the undulating landscape of Wester Ross. If you need somewhere to rest afterwards, the Torridon is a spectacular country estate hotel.Â
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Along the coast, Sinclairs Bay has soft golden sand thatâll tempt you away from the road for a day to swim, surf, or spot orcas and seals out at sea, and Duncansby Head offers views of vast sea stacks, where you can see the layers of rock that have formed and been eroded over millennia. Taste prime Scottish seafood in the village of Ullapool, an