Here's a collection of stories from our short adventure to the Scottish Highlands
NC500 - Day One
Route: Inverness Castle - Dornie
Distance: 169 miles
"Drop" Counter: Jenny - 2 / Ian - 2
NC500 Day Two
Route: Dornie - Badrallach, via The Isle of Skye
Weather: Overcast with heavy showers
Distance: 184 miles (353)
Drop Counter: Jenny 1 (3) / Ian 0 (2)
Route: Badrallach - Kinlochbervie
Distance: 171 Miles (524)
Weather: Windy, overcast with showers
Drop Counter: Jenny 3 (6) Ian 0 (2)
NC500 - Day Four
Route: Kinlochbervie - Mey (John o'Groats)
Distance Travelled: 146 miles (670 )
Weather: Mainly dry with heavy showers, and high winds
Drop Counter: Jenny 2 (8) Ian 0 (2)
Route: East Mey - Helmsdale (Via Orkney)
NC500 Day Five
Distance: 172 miles (842)
Weather: Very Windy, Overcast, Showers.
Drops: Jenny 0 (8) Ian 2 (4)
Route: Helmsdale - Inverness (via Inland route)
Distance: 163 Miles
Weather: Overcast with rain
Drop Counter: Jenny 0 (6) Ian 2 (4)
I'm so glad to see you deviated from the basic route. As you have discovered there is much more to see around this region when you alter course from the 514 mile core plan. If you decide to return and explore further try going anti clockwise next time and you will experience totally different views.