North Coast 500 Cycle

About the North Coast 500 Cycle

Fast becoming the most popular cycling destination in the UK!

The North Coast 500 cycle route is the ultimate coastal scenic tour of Northern Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle. With 500 miles of meandering open roads, white sand beaches and hill top views, the NC500 route follows the winding contours of the coast line. Taking in the likes of Easter Ross, Caithness and Wester Ross, you’ll get to see the beauty the Scottish Highlands have to offer from the comfort of your saddle!

NC500 Cycle Details at a Glance

June 14-21st 2025

Beginning and Ending in Inverness, Scotland.

548 Miles

36,000 feet of elevation change

8 Days

Meet MS groups en route

Ready. Set. Ride for MS.

Are you ready for the best adventure of your life? Here’s a couple of pointers of what to expect.

Fundraising

With an achievable £1.75 per mile, £965 fundraising target and no sign up fee, there’s no more cost effective way to travel the country.

Accommodation

A mix of camping, staying at churches, town halls and community centres. Options to book alternatives if preferred.

Support

We provide you the platform to help you reach your goal of riding around Scotland. This is a supported bike tour where roughing it is embraced.

Preparation

We’ll plan the trip so you can focus on training, preparing your gear and planning your journey to and from the event.

Gearing up to pedal through Inverness - shire Ross and Cromarty Sutherland Caithness in:

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