Summer Solstice on Scotland's North Coast
Scotland's North Coast 500 has become one of the most sought-after cycling epics to be experienced! Starting this iconic loop in The Capital of the Highlands you’ll cross the river Ness waving adieu to Johnny Foxes (don’t worry you’ll be back for a well deserved pint) and head out west … against the wind of course! We take you this way, because we wouldn’t want to lull you into believing that this, now world famous cycle route, is in any way for the faint-hearted. It is most definitely for those who seek a challenge and are up for tackling some tough climbing in what can be pretty adverse weather conditions; without which however one can’t possibly fully appreciate the unique raw beauty the rugged highlands of Scotland have to offer. Beelach na Ba is without doubt one of the hardest ascents you will ever attempt on your bicycle. And it’s not the 25% gradient section or the switchbacks that make this tough: even on the calmest of Scottish summer days the wind will be there. Have ...