Cycling the North Coast 500

This guide describes a circular touring route around the far north of Scotland, starting and finishing in Inverness. The route reaches Durness and John O'Groats, near the northwestern and northeastern extremities of the country, passing through a remote and stunning landscape of mountains, glens and lochs. 

Although the scenery is wild, the going is almost entirely on asphalt roads, many of which are quiet with little traffic. Alternative routes are provided to avoid the famously steep ascent of Bealach na Bà and for the undulating Assynt peninsula. The busy A9 east coast road is avoided, but is described as an alternative route. 

• gradient charts of all stages
• suitable for all types of bike
• complete list of all hostel and bunkhouse accommodation and official campsites
• full list of services for cyclists. 

Dimensions: 173mm x 117mm x 12mm, 230g

Second edition, published by Cicerone, 2024