Scottish 500

HalifaxAndy
HalifaxAndy Forum Participant Posts: 174
edited May 2020 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Is it possible to do the scottish 500 towing a caravan ? Ive heard it isn't possible on parts of the route as the roads can be either too steep or too twisty, if anyone can let me know of any potential pitfalls of towing I'd appreciate it.

We are thinking of doing it next May but are also thinking of hiring a motorhome to do it if its not possible touring.

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  • derekcyril
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    edited May 2020 #2

    check youtube , i wouldnt entertain it with caravan

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited May 2020 #3

    Most of it is very doable, HA. Check out the numerous other threads on the same subject.

  • KjellNN
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    edited May 2020 #4

    Been round the coast there 3 times, with caravan, before it became so popular.

    Some steep roads are to be avoided with van behind, but those bits can be  visited from a site nearby, and there is an alternative route to take when towing.

  • peedee
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    edited May 2020 #5

    Did it before it was christened the 500 with my caravan. As long as you reversing skills are good it is doable in my view. Don't remember any hills being too steep for my outfit.

    peedee

  • KjellNN
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    edited May 2020 #6

    Not on the main route, but a few of the scenic  side roads are not suitable for caravans.  They are signed as such.

  • HalifaxAndy
    HalifaxAndy Forum Participant Posts: 174
    edited May 2020 #7

    Thanks for the input.

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2020 #8

    Some friends of ours did it last year in their motor caravan ,and advised if doing it in summer peak ,be prepared to find passing places being used as a viewpoint by some which if towing a caravan could be "interesting at timessurprised"

  • Celeste152
    Celeste152 Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited June 2020 #9

    You obviously did  not up across the Bealach na bah to Applecross...

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited June 2020 #10

    ....I should hope not when towing a caravan😂😂

  • peedee
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    edited June 2020 #11

    No I didn't I was warned off of that. Surely it is not part of the NC500?

    peedee

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