NC500 E5: Continuing my self drive trip in Scotland along the North Coast 500 & visiting John O Groats, Thurso, the Duncansby sea stacks & mainland Britain's most northerly point - Dunnet Head.
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Perhaps the most famous section of the North Coast 500 passes John o Groats and its famous sign post by the sea, taking a quick photo here is almost compulsory and the location delivers some fantastic views over Stroma and the Orkney Islands way out in the distance. From there it's just a short drive up to Duncansby Head and a scenic twenty minute walk to the Duncansby sea stacks - an example of Mother Nature at her best.
Hiring a car and planning a self drive road trip during a pandemic can be a challenge but having the ability to go where and when you want makes it all worth it. No need for bus tours or public transport, I found I was able to cover so much more ground because I had my own ride. This video illustrates just how much you can do - I actually filmed it all over half a day having spent the morning in Wick. There is also a massive advantage to solo travel during the pandemic! It’s the best way to keep safe & it’s a totally invigorating experience. If you think solo travel isn’t for you then that’s the first reason to give it a try.
It's surprising how many people think that John o Groats is mainland Britain's most northerly point but that's not the case. Instead it's a spot about 15 miles west called Dunnet Head, a place very close to the North Coast 500 route. I stopped by Dunnet Head to take a look around and say that I'd been.
The final drive of the day was heading over to Thurso, a town of 8,000 people and a place that claims to be Britain's most northerly town. I had an hour to walk around its deserted streets, check out the beautiful church overlooking a memorial garden and get some dinner. Thurso was definitely worth a visit and I enjoyed what little time I had there.
So far, the NC500 has proved to be every bit as impressive as the travel reviews indicated it would be. As I've started heading west along the north-coast the landscape has changed - it's becoming more baron and feels much more remote and isolated. Looking forward to continuing the road trip along the North Coast 500 so keep your eye out for future videos!
📖 CHAPTERS:
📖 00:00 Intro
📖 00:37 John O'Groats
📖 02:34 Duncansby Head & Sea Stacks
📖 06:54 Dunnet Head
📖 09:36 Driving Northern Scotland
📖 10:23 Thurso
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17 авг 2024
