Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

As seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on their unforgettable journey through Scotland.

Scotland trip itineraries

Plan your days in Scotland with the help of our suggested itineraries.

Your pictures of Scotland

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Riding the Scotland North Coast 500

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Scotland

North Coast 500 Supported Cycle Tour

A an awe-inspiring 7 day cycle tour around the very tip of Britain. The NC500 is a must-do cycle tour for the enthusiastic and adventure cyclists. Let us take care of the tedious logistics and enjoy a fully supported and fun-filled bike challenge!

From Inverness to Inverness in 7 days! Join us and cycle Scotland's amazing North Coast 500! Scotland is full of surprises and the Northcoast 500 will send you home with a host of memories that surpass your expectations of this rugged land. Our route largely follows the Scottish Tourist Board 500 mile route (but it’s better ;) and takes in some tough climbs and beautiful mountain passes. This tour is designed for strong cyclists as it has some testing terrain and the added uncertainty of changeable weather conditions too! We recommend you come prepared.

You will be blown away (literally) by the windswept landscape of the north and the purple hue of the bracken and heather; your spirits will soar as you marvel at the remoteness and grandeur of the Lochinver pass and on a sunny day the soft sand of the beaches and the waves on The Minch, surpass many on the Southern European beaches of the Atlantic and Mediterranean.

Itinerary

Scotland NC500 Cycle Route & Daily Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrive Inverness (no cycling)
  • ​Day 2 - Inverness to Strathcarron 100 kilometers 640 meters
  • Day 3 - Strathcarron to Gairloch 116 km 1,700 m
  • Day 4 - Gairloch to Ullapool 108 km 1,400 m
  • Day 5 - Ullapool to Durness 147 km 2,200 m
  • Day 6 - Durness to Thurso 115 km 1,400 m
  • Day 7 - Thurso to Lairg 146 km 1,000 m
  • Day 8 - Lairg to Inverness 138 km 900 m
  • Day 9 - Depart Inverness (no cycling)

Best Bits of Cycling the Scottish NC 500

  • Muir of Ord Whisky distillery (we do pass many others but we have incorporated ‘tasting time’ here into Day One)
  • The infamous climb up Beelach Na Ba to Applecross
  • Lochinver Larder - The World Famous Scottish Pie Shop
  • The Lochinver Pass
  • Smoo Cave
  • Sandside Bay and the nearby world famous beaches of Achmelvich, Clachtoll, Oldshoremore and Sandwood Bay
  • Loch Loyal
  • EU funded Timber Haulage Route from Thurso
  • The ‘Falls of Shin’ at Lairg
  • Johnny Foxes Bar in Inverness (We start and end here. You may remember the start)

The entire route is approximately just under 10,000 metres of climbing elevation. A large part of this is on the western section of the coast line. The route has many sections of stunning scenery with a number of very quiet roads and amazing beaches along the way. With the amount of climbing on this route, we’d recommend something lightweight for your North Coast 500 bike. Whether this is a touring bike or road bike, you’ll be thanking yourself when you climb Bealach na Ba!

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Dates de départ

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Coordonnées

Wild Atlantic Cycling Ltd

98-102, 2nd Floor, Donegall Street
Belfast
County Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT1 2GW
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Tour information

Point de départ

  • Inverness
  • Inverness City Centre

Durée

7 Days

Transport

  • Bicycle

Type de circuit

  • Small Group (1-16)

Langues

  • English

Thèmes

  • Adventure
  • Cycling

Prix

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Les prix peuvent varier selon la saison

Étapes de l’excursion

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Wild Atlantic Cycling Ltd

Information sur le prestataire

Wild Atlantic Cycling Ltd

Wild Atlantic Cycling design amazing bike tours and cycling vacations in Ireland, Spain, Croatia, Scotland, Portugal, and the Balkans. Our bike tours are fully supported with a van and a support cyclist. You don’t ride in a group, but at your own pace and style. Luggage is moved from stop to stop. We use very good quality hotels on our cycle tours. Our cycle routes are carefully crafted and tested to ensure you see the best scenery, enjoy great stopovers on your cycle tour and stay in great hotels.

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9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

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Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

As seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on their unforgettable journey through Scotland.

Scotland trip itineraries

Plan your days in Scotland with the help of our suggested itineraries.

Your pictures of Scotland

Share your images by tagging @VisitScotland 

JavaScript needs to be enabled to see social media images for this place. You can turn this on in your browser settings.

Join our Newsletter Clan

Get Scotland inspiration direct to your inbox. Don't miss the inside track from our Scotland experts on exciting trip ideas, unique attractions and hidden gems loved by locals.

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