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North Coast 500 (NC500 - Wester Ross Corridor)

The crown jewel segment of Scotland iconic 516-mile North Coast 500 loop. Sweeps through the raw, ancient wilderness of Wester Ross past the colossal red Torridon sandstone mountains (Liathach, Beinn Eighe), along the deep waters of Loch Maree, and across rugged Atlantic coastal shores. Toll-free. Accessible year-round, with May to September offering the best riding conditions. Features single-track roads with passing places, roaming Highland cattle and deer, and rapid weather shifts.

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Distance
Distance
115 mi
185 km total run
Turns
Turns
360
3.1 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
1,247 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 7/10
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Start: Inverness, Scottish Highlands, UK End: Ullapool, Scottish Highlands, UK
Elevation Profile 10 – 1,247 ft
SUMMIT 1,247 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 3.1 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Inverness Motorcycle Service (IMS) ~1 mi
Inverness, United Kingdom • +44 1463 234343
Official NC500 Start/Finish Recovery | Emergency North Coast Towing | High Mileage Tire Staging | Wheel Repair
Brands: BMW Motorrad, Triumph, Honda, Yamaha, KTM, Harley-Davidson
Mitchell's Motorcycles Inverness ~1 mi
Inverness, United Kingdom • +44 1463 229870
Highland Touring Specialist | Rapid Tire Fitting | MOT & Brake Overhaul | Scottish Weather Prep
Brands: Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph
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Jordan Pond House ~2816 mi
Bar Harbor, ME

A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.

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Start Point Inverness, Scottish Highlands, UK 57.4778, -4.2247
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 1,247 FT Summit
End Destination Ullapool, Scottish Highlands, UK 57.8953, -5.1583
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is North Coast 500 (NC500 - Wester Ross Corridor)?

North Coast 500 (NC500 - Wester Ross Corridor) spans 115 miles and packs approximately 360 curves (3.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 10 ft - 1,247 ft and technical rating 7/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Inverness, Scottish Highlands, UK (Latitude 57.4778, Longitude -4.2247) and finishes at Ullapool, Scottish Highlands, UK (Latitude 57.8953, Longitude -5.1583).

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