John O’Groats to Tongue Road Trip (NC500) 🚗
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This is the middle section of the NC 500 that goes from John O’Groats to Tongue. Expect beautiful cliffs, beaches and to see loads of sea birds.
🚌 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.
John O’Groats to Tongue Road Trip (NC500) Itinerary Summary
📍 John O’Groats Signpost
📍 Duncansby Head Lighthouse 💡
📍 Duncansby Stacks 🌊
📍 Dunnet Head & Beach 🏖️
📍 Wolfburn Distillery 🥃
📍 North Point Distillery 🥃
📍 Thurso 🌆
📍 Strathy Beach 🏖️
📍 Farr Beach 🏖️
📍 Tongue
Total Distance: 🚗 Approx. 80 miles
Recommended Time: ⌛ 1 to 2 days
📸 Photos & Info are located further down. Keep scrolling to see all these places. ⬇️
A windswept, dramatic drive with iconic viewpoints and a taste of northern whisky. 🌬️🥃📸
Get the FREE John O’Groats to Tongue Road Trip (NC500) Map!
🚗 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.
👉 It’s really easy to use:
- 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!
Additional Information & Highlights
📍 John O’Groats Signpost
📍 Duncansby Head Lighthouse
📍 Duncansby Stacks
📍 Dunnet Head & Beach
📍 Wolfburn Distillery
📍 Thurso
📍 Strathy Beach
📍 Farr Beach
📍 Tongue
