🗺️ Durness to Ullapool Road Trip (NC500)

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One of the most scenic sections of the NC500 — filled with waterfalls, coastal drives, and short hikes.

🚌 Don’t Want To Drive Or Plan The Trip Yourself?

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I highly recommend checking out the NC 500 Rabbie’s tour.

It hits all the highlights of this itinerary and is a local Scottish company I’ve used many times and their tours and guides are always exceptional.

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Durness to Ullapool Road Trip (NC500) Itinerary Summary

📍 Durness 🌊

📍 Kyle of Durness (if time allows) 🚤

📍 Kylesku Bridge 🌉

📍 Quinag Viewpoint ⛰️

📍 Wailing Widow Falls / Allt Chranaidh Waterfall 💦

📍 B869 Route 🌄

📍 Drumbeg Viewpoint 🌄

📍 Clashnessie Falls 💦

📍 Clachtoll Beach 🏖️

📍 Achmelvich Beach 🏖️

📍 Lochinver (Lochinver Larder 🥧)

📍 Ardvreck Castle 🏰

📍 Ardvreck Castle Waterfall 💦

📍 Knockan Crag Nature Reserve 🌋

📍 Stac Pollaidh (2-hour hike) 🥾

➕ Extra stop: Honda Island 🌊

Total Distance: 🚗 120 miles
Recommended Time: ⌛ 2–4 days

📸 Photos & Info are located further down. Keep scrolling to see all these places. ⬇️

This stretch offers wild landscapes, hidden gems, and dramatic viewpoints — perfect for slow exploration.

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🚗 Need a car for this road trip?

If you don’t have your own car, I’d really recommend renting one — it gives you the flexibility to stop at each waterfall and explore at your own pace.

I usually use DiscoverCars to compare prices and find the best deals across different rental companies.

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Compare multiple providers in one place
Cheaper than booking direct
Free cancellation on most options
Their 3rd party insurance is a lot cheaper
They have a great customer service for claims (though I hope you won’t have to use it!

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