NC500 in 5 Minutes Top 10 Campervan Guide

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE NC500 5-MINUTE GUIDE!

In just 5 minutes, I’ll take you through my Top 10 NC500 Stops — including a few off-route hidden gems that aren’t on the official North Coast 500 map but are absolutely worth the detour.

MY NC500 TOP TEN HIGHLIGHTS
1️⃣ Dunrobin Castle (Official Stop) – Fairytale turrets, manicured gardens & falconry shows. Campervan parking available; Brora Beach nearby for seaside overnighting.
2️⃣ Falls of Shin (Official Stop) – Watch salmon leap upstream, explore woodland trails & stay at the aire next door.
3️⃣ John o’ Groats (Official Stop) – Iconic signpost photo, colourful huts, and sea-view camping right by the harbour.
4️⃣ Dunnet Head (Official Stop) – Mainland Britain’s northernmost point. Epic cliff views toward the Orkneys.
5️⃣ Smoo Cave (Detour – Non-Official) – A dramatic sea-carved cave system with optional boat tours; park near Sango Sands Campsite for unbeatable views.
6️⃣ Ceannabeinne Beach (Detour – Non-Official) – A golden-sand paradise with a zipline and wild camping options nearby.
7️⃣ Wailing Widow’s Waterfall (Detour – Non-Official) – A hauntingly beautiful waterfall worth the narrow-road detour.
8️⃣ Ardvreck Castle & Waterfall (Official Stop) – 16th-century castle ruins on Loch Assynt, perfect for photographers.
9️⃣ Kylesku Bridge (Official Stop) – One of the NC500’s icons; stop for lunch at the Kylesku Hotel and capture the curve from above.
🔟 Bealach na Bà Pass (Official Stop) – The legendary mountain road to Applecross; challenging, scenic, unforgettable.

From epic drone footage to wild camping spots and campervan-friendly routes, this is your complete NC500 road trip guide through the Scottish Highlands.

📍 WHAT’S INSIDE:
✅ 10 must-see NC500 locations (including off-route gems!)
✅ Wild camping & motorhome site recommendations
✅ Hidden beaches, waterfalls & photo stops
✅ Route tips, parking info & drone footage
✅ Vanlife insights from a solo traveller’s perspective

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