# The North Coast 500 | DMC Highlands

https://dmchighlands.com/destination/the-north-coast-500

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## Summary

The page describes the North Coast 500 (NC500) as a 500-mile circular driving route around the top of Scotland, modelled on Route 66, with options to self-drive (car, bike, motorbike, motorhome) or take a bespoke four-day tour with a driver and guide. It highlights scenery and stops such as Inverness, the Pass of the Cattle (Beallach na ba), Wick, Ullapool and John O Groats.

## Audience

general (travelers/interested visitors)

## Prompts this page answers

- What is the North Coast 500 and what does the route include?
- What travel options are available for the North Coast 500 (self-drive or guided)?
- Which towns and notable places does the NC500 pass through?
- Where does the North Coast 500 start and finish?

## Purpose

Promote the North Coast 500 as a travel/tourism experience and to direct visitors to related places and tour options.

## Highlights

- The North Coast 500 is described as a 500-mile circular driving route around the top of Scotland.
- The NC500 is modelled on the US Route 66.
- Travel options listed: self-drive by car, bike, motorbike or motorhome, or a bespoke four day tour with a driver and guide.
- Route features mentioned: Beallach na ba (Pass of the Cattle), Inverness, Wick, Ullapool and John O Groats.
- The page quotes Pistonheads driving forum praising the scenery.

## How to cite

DMC Highlands — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/the-north-coast-500

## Publisher

**DMC Highlands** — DMC Highlands — a destination management company in Scotland; page footer states 'Proudly serving as your premier DMC in Scotland' and provides contact details.

## Topics

- North Coast 500
- NC500 driving route
- Scotland road trip
- Inverness
- Beallach na ba

## Key entities

- **North Coast 500 (NC500)** (other): A 500-mile circular driving route around the top of Scotland described on the page. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/the-north-coast-500
- **Inverness** (location): Named as the city where the NC500 starts; described as located at the top of the Great Glen. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/inverness/
- **Beallach na ba (Pass of the Cattle)** (location): Named as one of the most challenging parts of the route.
- **Wick** (location): Ancient town mentioned as being passed on the route.
- **Ullapool** (location): Ancient town mentioned as being passed on the route.
- **John O Groats** (location): Named as a traditional start/finish point for UK end-to-end travellers.
- **British Royal Family** (organization): Linked on the page as places along the route include some homes of the British Royal Family. — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_royal_family
- **Pistonheads (driving forum)** (organization): Quoted on the page praising the scenery.