A 516-mile loop from Inverness around the top of Scotland. Single-track roads, sea lochs, distilleries, and weather that changes mind every 20 minutes.
DAYS
7
STOPS
9
DISTANCE
830420 km
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THE ROUTE · 9 STOPS
DAY 01
DEPART
DEPART
Inverness
Inverness, Scotland
Pick up van here. Stock the cooler. Loch Ness on the way out if you've never seen it.
SLEEP
SLEEPnext day
Plockton — overnight
Plockton, Scotland
Pick up van. First night by the loch.
DAY 02
PHOTO
PHOTO
Applecross
Applecross, Scotland
Britain's most dramatic mountain pass. Applecross Inn for langoustines at the bar.
DAY 03
SLEEP
SLEEPnext day
Ullapool
Ullapool, Scotland
The Ceilidh Place. Ferries to Lewis if you want to extend. Sleep two nights.
DAY 04
PHOTO
PHOTO
Achmelvich Beach
Achmelvich, Scotland
Turquoise water, white sand, 12°C. Wild swim if you're brave.
DAY 05
SLEEP
SLEEPnext day
Durness & Smoo Cave
Durness, Scotland
Smoo Cave boat tour. Ceannabeinne beach. Cocoa Mountain for ridiculous hot chocolate.
DAY 06
PHOTO
PHOTO
Dunnet Head
Dunnet Head, Scotland
Dunnet Head is the actual northernmost point — John o'Groats just has the photo sign.
SLEEP
SLEEPnext day
Wick — overnight
Wick, Scotland
Far north feels different.
DAY 07
DEPART
DEPART
Inverness
Inverness, Scotland
East coast is faster. Whisky stop at Glenmorangie.
