Camping around Sandwood: make room for the walk

Camping around Sandwood: make room for the walk

Route500 Scotland
Published on: 21/10/2026

Sandwood rewards a little preparation. Think through the walk, the overnight plan and the fragile ground before putting the tent in the car.

Durness Golf Club: a local idea with a very big setting

Durness Golf Club: a local idea with a very big setting

Route500 Scotland
Published on: 21/10/2026

Nine holes, a second set of tees and a club shaped by local enthusiasts. Give golf at Durness a proper place in the day.

Deer in Applecross: the art of keeping your distance

Deer in Applecross: the art of keeping your distance

Route500 Scotland
Published on: 21/10/2026

A deer encounter can change the pace of an Applecross afternoon. Give it room, follow the paths and let the animal carry on.

Links golf in northern Scotland: courses worth a day

Links golf in northern Scotland: courses worth a day

Route500 Scotland
Published on: 13/10/2026

Where to play links golf in northern Scotland: Tain, Royal Dornoch, Brora, Wick, Reay and Durness, with booking tips and where to stay.

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