Route500 Scotland
Explore northern Scotland. Every day, planned and ready to drive.
Four carefully planned Highland journeys — 5, 7, 10 and 14 days — with selected stops, places to eat and stay, practical driving advice and direct Google Maps links.
- Planned in full. 72 stops, 36 lunches and 36 overnight stays, timed so each day fits comfortably.
- Ready for remote areas. Direct Google Maps links, plus guidance for downloading map areas before you travel.
- Motorhome-friendly guidance. Route notes and large-vehicle alternatives on every driving day; a hotel and a campsite for every night.
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Explore the north
Make the most of Scotland's northern Highlands.
From the cliffs of Caithness and the beaches of Sutherland to the mountains of Assynt and the coastal roads of Wester Ross, northern Scotland rewards travellers who take their time. It also brings single-track roads, busy summer car parks, long stretches with little signal and passes that larger vehicles should avoid.
Our trip plans bring the practical details together — where to stop, eat and stay, which road to take and how long to allow — before you leave.
Inside each plan
Each day on two pages, in the order you need it.
Every day follows the same structure, so the seventh morning reads as easily as the first.
- The DriveDistance, realistic driving time, and a route note for what catches drivers out: a narrow section, a steep pass, a car park that fills early.
- Pit StopA chosen place for lunch, what it is known for, and its website and directions.
- Two StopsTime to allow, a practical tip — where to park, when it is quieter — and one-tap directions to the right place.
- StayA hotel and a campsite or motorhome site for every night, with a photograph, a short description and a direct booking link.
Read the morning's pages over breakfast, and the day is set.
Navigation
Every place opens in Google Maps, at the right spot.
Every stop, lunch and stay carries two buttons: its website, and Navigate · Google Maps. One tap opens directions to the right place — the car park for a beach or a castle, the lay-by for a viewpoint — with nothing to type and nothing to look up on the road.
Read the day, tap Navigate, drive.
Navigation for remote areas · Page 3
Plan ahead for stretches with little or no signal.
Every trip plan includes direct Google Maps links for its daily drives and recommended stops. Before travelling, download the relevant Highland map areas and save the PDF to your phone. Where the required map data has been downloaded, Google Maps can continue providing offline driving directions.
We recommend opening each day's route while you still have an internet connection. No additional navigation app is required.
Download the Highland map
In Google Maps, on Wi-Fi. About two minutes.
Save the plan to your phone
So it opens instantly, signal or not. About one minute.
Open the day's route
Open it while connected; downloaded maps can then support offline driving navigation.
Choose your trip
Four ways to explore the northern Highlands.
Each Route500 Scotland plan offers its own day-by-day journey, selected stops and recommended places to eat and stay. Choose a focused five-day escape or take up to fourteen days to explore at a more relaxed pace.
5-Day Highland Road Trip Plan
A focused journey through Caithness, Assynt and Torridon, returning to Inverness over the Pass of the Cattle.
Approx. 430 miles · 10 stops · 13 pages7-Day Highland Road Trip Plan
More time for the Black Isle dolphins, Clachtoll's white sand and an overnight stay in Applecross.
Approx. 530 miles · 14 stops · 17 pages10-Day Highland Road Trip Plan
A fuller Highland journey with time for Glenmorangie, Handa Island, Inverewe Garden and Balnakeil Beach.
Approx. 530 miles · 20 stops · 23 pages14-Day Highland Road Trip Plan
Explore the north at a relaxed pace, including Dunnet Head, Cape Wrath, Oldshoremore and Strome Castle.
Approx. 560 miles · 28 stops · 31 pagesThe Complete Route500 Collection
All four trip plans, in one purchase.
- 5, 7, 10 and 14-Day Highland Road Trip Plans — 84 pages in all
- 72 stops, 36 lunches and 36 overnight stays, each with a hotel and a campsite option
- Navigate · Google Maps buttons on every place, with offline map setup guidance
- Route notes and motorhome alternatives on every driving day
- Print-quality A4 PDFs — on your phone, on the dashboard, and yours to keep
All four plans, yours to keep, reprint and use again on the next trip.
Get All Four Plans — £29.99Secure checkout · Download straight away
Delivery
From order to the dashboard
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Download straight away
As soon as you order, all four plans are on screen to download. The same links go to your inbox, so they are never lost.
Set up, then explore
Follow the map-download guidance on page 3 before leaving Inverness, and open each day's route while connected.
Questions
Before you buy
Can I use the plans in areas with no signal?
The plans include guidance for downloading the relevant Highland map areas in Google Maps before you travel. Where the required map data has been downloaded, Google Maps can continue providing offline driving directions. We recommend opening each day's route while you still have a connection.
Do I need a separate app?
No. The plans use Google Maps, which is already on your phone.
Is it suitable for a motorhome?
Yes. Every day carries a route note, and where the usual road is not suitable for larger vehicles the plan says so and gives the alternative. Every night lists a campsite or motorhome site alongside the hotel.
Are the accommodation links direct?
Yes. Each links to the operator's own website. You book with them directly; there is no intermediary and no commission in the price you pay.
Why are there four trip plans?
Every traveller has a different amount of time. The collection gives you four individually planned journeys, from a focused five-day trip to a more relaxed fourteen-day adventure.
Can I print it?
Yes. Each plan is an A4 document; printed double-sided it reads like a magazine, and it is just as usable on a phone.
What is Route500 Scotland?
Route500 Scotland is a Scottish travel brand creating practical guides and road trip plans for exploring northern Scotland. Our downloadable plans bring together day-by-day driving, selected places to visit, food and accommodation recommendations, and useful navigation information.
Your northern Scotland adventure. Planned in full.
The Complete Route500 Collection — four Highland road trip plans, £29.99, yours to download straight away.
Get All Four Plans — £29.99Instant download · Offline map guidance · Yours to keep