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North Coast 500 map, distance, and route

A Highland loop of mountain passes, sea lochs, empty beaches, and Scotland’s far north. Explore the main stops, compare ways to travel, and watch the 830 km journey move across the map.

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North Coast 500 at a glance

The essential stops and practical transport choices, in one view.

  1. 1

    Inverness

  2. 2

    Applecross

  3. 3

    Ullapool

  4. 4

    Durness

  5. 5

    John o’ Groats

  6. 6

    Inverness return

Ways to travel

Car

5-7 days

A balanced pace for the full loop and its main coastal stops.

Campervan

7-10 days

More flexible, with extra care needed on narrow roads.

Fast loop

3-4 days

Possible, but weather and photo stops make the schedule tight.

Good to know

  • 1

    The route forms a loop from Inverness around Scotland’s northern coast.

  • 2

    Applecross and the far north give the animation its strongest changes of direction.

Quick answers

How long is the North Coast 500?

The map distance shown for North Coast 500 is approximately 830 km. The actual distance can vary by road, rail, flight path, and chosen stops.

How can I animate the North Coast 500 route?

Open this route in TripMap.Video, adjust the stops and transport, then export the animated map as a vertical, square, or widescreen video.

Animate your North Coast 500 journey

Use this route as a starting point, customize the stops, and export your video.

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