The Rough Guide to the North Coast 500 (Compact Travel Guide) (Rough Guides)

Practical travel guide to North Coast 500 with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in North Coast 500. The Rough Guide to North Coast 500 also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in North Coast 500, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to North Coast 500 covers: Inverness to the Black Isle and beyond, the road to John O'Groats, along the North Coast, exploring the Northwest and Wester Ross to Inverness.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to North Coast 500, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Dunnet Head to family activities in child-friendly places, like Dunrobin Castle or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Smoo Cave.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including North Coast 500 entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of North Coast 500 give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for going whalewatching off the west coast or hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of The Caledonian Canal, Inverness, Ness Islands, Thurso's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to North Coast 500, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in North Coast 500, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into North Coast 500, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Assynt and the spectacular Duncansby Head sea stacks.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in the North Coast, the Black Isle and many more locations in North Coast 500, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.