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North Coast 500

9 days
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Start and end in Inverness
  • Historical castle on a grassy hill under a blue sky.
  • Twin spires of a cathedral overlooking a river.
  • Riverside view of a town with historic architecture.
  • Traditional stone castle surrounded by greenery.
  • Castle on a hill with vibrant spring foliage.
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  • Sandy beach with gentle waves and distant horizon.
  • Small boats docked at a pier, surrounded by hills.
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Pedal Nation Cycling Holidays
Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 12
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Cycle through Inverness and along River Ness
  • Ascend the challenging Bealach na Ba pass
  • Explore the rugged landscapes of Torridon
  • Visit the Arctic Convoy museum in Aultbea
  • Cross the iconic Kessock Bridge to Inverness

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Day
  2. Day 2 Cycle from Inverness Castle to Lochcarron 64 miles (103km) with 2429ft (740m) ascent
  3. Day 3 Cycle from Lochcarron to Gairloch 79 miles (127km) with 6916ft (2108m) ascent
  4. Day 4 Cycle from Gairloch to Ullapool 56 miles (90 km) with 4156ft (1265m) ascent
  5. Day 5 Cycle from Ullapool to Kinlochbervie 80 miles (128km) with 7021ft (2140m) ascent
  6. Day 6 Cycle from Kinlochbervie to Melvich 73 miles (117km) with 6071ft (1850m) ascent
  7. Day 7 Cycle from Melvich to Dornoch 93 miles (149km) with 3926ft (1196m)
  8. Day 8 Cycle to Inverness Castle 55 miles (88km) with 3268ft (996m) ascent
  9. Day 9 Departure Day
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Pedal Nation Cycling Holidays

Number of tours

3

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

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    Sophie

    Asked on April 7th, 2023

    Do you have e-bikes for hire? I am only 4'11", do you have ebikes small enough? What is the price?

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    • Pedal Nation Cycling HolidaysOperator•Written April 2023

      I have checked with our vendor and they have bike available for your size. The price will be £320 and it will be a Trek Powerfly 4.

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    Bill

    Asked on September 25th, 2022

    Love this but cannot cyvce, is there any other way.

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    • Pedal Nation Cycling HolidaysOperator•Written September 2022

      There are options to do the NC500 by hire car etc but we don't do any other means as we are a cycle tour operator.

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