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Visiting the highlands for 5 days in April and wondering where the best areas / towns are

cbb91cbb91 Member ✭✭
in Planning and Practicalities
Hi, I'm visiting Scotland for 5 days (4 nights) in April and will be flying into and out of Inverness. I've non permanent bookings made in Cadbol, Keiss, Ullapool then back to Inverness. Are these good places to stop of? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! :)

Ill be renting a car from the airport, interested in walking / hiking / water sports.

Thanks in advance! :) 

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  • SmidgeSmidge VisitScotland Ambassador ✭✭✭
    cbb91 it sounds like you could do the North Cost 500?

    The NC500 website has a great 5 day round trip itinerary north of Inverness which is worth a look - http://www.northcoast500.com/itinerary/5-day-highlight.aspx

    If you fancy something shorter I suggest heading over to Wester Ross and exploring the West Coast - including Applecross. I have a guide to Wester Ross here - http://www.lovefromscotland.co.uk/visit-wester-ross/



     Hope that helps a little!
    Kate - Scotland / outdoor blogger at Love From Scotland
    Climbs hills, takes pictures. Likes remotes places.
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  • cbb91cbb91 Member ✭✭
    Thank you :) do you know if any of the places I've mentioned aren't worth a visit?
  • Samantha_GrantSamantha_Grant VisitScotland Ambassador ✭✭✭✭
    edited March 2017
    @cbb91 Lucky you - you'll  have a wonderful trip.  As @smidge says you could do the NC500 which is a stunning drive around Scotland's north coast.  I love Ullapool, it's a nice wee town and a good base for exploring the likes of Assynt. You'll find lots around Inverness too.  You may also want to consider Gairloch, Torridon, Durness, Kylesku and on the East Coast Dornoch, Golspie, John O'Groats, Helmsdale.  The east coast is often overlooked for the west and it's such a shame as it's beautiful and fascinating part of the country.  Think big skies, wide open plains, rugged cliffs, castles and Brochs.  

    I've written a blog about the east coast section of the NC500 which you may find interesting. 

    And then the road ran out! – Scotland with the Wee White Dug
    https://theweewhitedug.com/2016/03/06/and-then-the-road-ran-out/

    There are another couple of NC500 posts on my website www.theweewhitedug.com too but they focus on the west and north of the route. 






    I'm a Scottish travel blogger and freelance writer with an extensive knowledge of travelling in Scotland.  I'm always on the road exploring my wonderful country.  I love remote places, history and the great outdoors. 




  • Lucy_VisitDornochLucy_VisitDornoch Member ✭
    Ullapool is a fantastic place to visit and a good stop off on the NC500. If doing the full NC500 will be too much of a squeeze you can always do a shortened route and cut across from Ullapool to Lairg/back to East coast. Either way be sure to visit us in Dornoch! www.visitdornoch.com
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