Scotland’s Northern Highlands are perhaps the wildest, most dramatic cross-section of the entire country, and the now-famous North Coast 500 road trip provides direct access to this remote landscape.
If you happen to be experiencing the route on a drive and hike tour, you’ll find your itinerary packed full as you attempt to artfully balance the miles of scenic twists and turns on single-lane roads with the many options to walk heather-covered hills, through moody valleys, and along empty coast.
But in between the epic moments of a big trip like the North Coast 500, it’s the unplanned adventures and little discoveries that often help make the experience even more amazing. Here are six of my favourite ‘off-the-itinerary’ highlights…Continue Reading at Macsadventure.com