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North Coast 500

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Stefan Krause, Germany
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North Coast 500

Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep
Set inScottish Highlands, United Kingdom
In season~57°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

32–63°F
Nearest airportINV
CurrencyGBP
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+00:00
The drive
Route map for North Coast 500
StartFinish
56miles
Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightApr · 32%
WarmestJul · 63°F
WettestOct
Best windowMay–Jun & Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A Highland loop of single-track roads, lochs and sea cliffs.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Bealach na Ba overlook. Nearest airport is INV.

Pairs well with

Glenmorangie
20 mi away
Clynelish
23 mi away
The Dalmore
24 mi away
Culloden Battlefield
39 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit North Coast 500?

The best time to visit North Coast 500 is May–June & September, in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.

Where is North Coast 500?

North Coast 500 is in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom. The nearest major airport is INV.

What is North Coast 500 known for?

A Highland loop of single-track roads, lochs and sea cliffs.

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