NC500 In Our Self-Built Campervan | 5 Day Itinerary | Applecross Pass

[@matthewsteedman3871]

Just came across your video... And wow looks awesome... Doing it in July 2024 and can't wait

[@tartanblackcountrytourist]

loved this diary,, Smiling from ear to ear and sending you the hugs :)🤓💯❤‍🩹🙏🤳

[@trevorholbrook1172]

I think that steep single track where expletive was used, my partner(at the time) & I cycled that Rd in the eighties. You were right to describe the places as idyllic. I went back recently in my Campervan & it scared me driving in a van. I couldn’t believe we had cycled it all those years ago, & not felt unsafe. The arrogance of youth lol.

[@Cpark1401]

I am going to be here in a few weeks and I can't wait it looks so beautiful

[@carolinewild1557]

Really enjoyed watching. I’m planning on doing the NC500 next year.

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thank you so much! We hope you have a brilliant time 👍

[@domainnameguy]

The vw crafter is the best van for vanlife Great scenery

[@garrystacey7018]

Great and interesting video thank you for sharing keep safe both 👍

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thank you! And you too 👍

[@TheMilkybarkid69]

Fan bloody tastic, thank you for sharing

[@Robbeans81]

Great video , I hope to cycling this route one day . Thanks for vloging your amazing journey

[@johnallen148]

Great video we are going to Scotland June but think we we will do the 300 rote never been to Scotland before we hired a motorhome so hear we go ,,,,got to say you have a beautiful voice and very clear to listen to on your cometary ,thank for the ride take care keep safe,John 🌹🥂👀🌈

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thankyou John. We hope you have a wonderful trip in June! 👍

[@kenredgate3690]

Absolutely loved his guys , I will do the 500 when my build is completed . Many thanks .

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thankyou! Hope you have a great time 👍

[@luanwalsh8063]

Loved it! Very profess 😁

[@Thecampervanlife]

Glad you liked it 😘

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Great couple of Scotland vlogs, we both really enjoyed watching your adventures. Maybe see you on the road as we're not too far from you and we visit Essex regularly. Take care peeps , keep up the good work! Tony & Claire.

[@Thecampervanlife]

Hey, we're glad you enjoyed the videos, thank you for watching! Hopefully see you on the road sometime 🚙

[@Professionalmoochers]

Love it up there (when it’s too cold for midges) 😁

[@Thecampervanlife]

Yes we've said we'll only go back when it's not midgey season! 😆

[@fourwheeltravel]

Nice video! Brings back many happy memories of our trip! We like the camper van too. We did our trip with a rooftop tent on a Landrover, which made it hard to stealth camp, and those west coast winds are strong!

[@k9solution494]

Found a new favourite channel. Nice one. Really enjoyed the journey!

[@Thecampervanlife]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for following along 👍

[@hegster1966]

Excellent guys

[@saulharrazie1716]

Really nice couple, looks like they made a massive effort to highlight the NC500 (so well done to them), not a fan of the music but that's small change really. Nice Video.

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thanks Saul, we're glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

[@petermunro6676]

We stayed exactly where you parked just down from Dunnets Head, everybody we met were very polite

[@Sarahandlee]

Great vlog we have subscribed 😊🚐 we are thinking of doing this next year.

[@BrkicM-motoandvideo]

Great country! Love the video

[@Thecampervanlife]

It certainly is, thankyou 👍

[@paulokubes4767]

Lovely video, must have taken a while to edit. Glad you got bright weather for the best scenery.

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thankyou! Yes we were very fortunate with the weather 😁

[@wackyswanderings3627]

Hi guys. Lovely video really enjoyed it. Laughed me cod's of when you came down that hill. Nice drive Ben😜. Definitely on my list of trips to do. Thanks for sharing, brilliant 👍. Working my way through rest of videos ☺️. Big thumbs up from me. ATB Dave 😊👍 aka wackyswanderings also Essex 😊😊👍

[@Thecampervanlife]

Hiya Dave, thanks for watching we're glad you enjoyed video! Yeah that hill was scary but it was pretty hilarious when we watched the footage back 😆 Oh cool, a fellow Essex van lifer, may see you around! All the best.

[@wackyswanderings3627]

@@Thecampervanlife no van🥴 Landover and Harley 😁 usually hiking. That's where I found you guys when watching your WHW video, loved it. Now watching your van build 👍, may see you out their someday as do attend van life meet ups in my Landy. Anyhoo ATB you be good, you be safe, and you keep smiling 😁👍 Dave aka wackyswanderings 👍

[@fourinavan]

Great video we plan on doing this at some point and the info will be helpful, would you mind me asking what you are using for your music ? Really like it and I’m thinking of using epidemic sounds but not sure it’s worth it thanks

[@janetrae71]

absolutely breathtaking! great job with the video, and your dog is adorable. i detect saluki? i'm definitely taking this trip as soon as possible! i'm in love with Scotland ...i was there september of 2019 and can't wait to go back! thank you for making this! i'm looking forward to the sequel.

[@Thecampervanlife]

Hi Janet, thank you so much, we are so happy you enjoyed the video! Our dog is a collie x lurcher and she absolutely loved Scotland as much as we did 😃 you can see the 2nd part of this trip now, our Skye video is up on our channel 👍 thanks for watching!

[@Ilkleyscot]

Nice video we did it in 2010 before the onrush of motor homes etc you can’t blame them because the secret out now

[@cannyexplorer5357]

You absolutely made the right decision not to visit Inverness. We made a short stop there in the beginning of September and became very uncomfortable about how lapse the attitude to covid was especially around the fast food places. We just made a comfort stop and left. Loved touring the 500 and will be back as the weather was not on our side on this visit. It was a lot quieter when we drove along it.

[@Thecampervanlife]

We loved the nc500 too, we'd already like to do it again! When there aren't any midges 😂

[@Oldbugger64]

Great bit of filming, I was due to take my Defender up in June, had to cancel due to the obvious, hopefully this year.

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thankyou! Oh that's a shame, yeah fingers crossed you can do it next year 🤞

[@penguinpeter85]

Bit late , but great Vidio guys, did you plan your days or just stop when you fancied. Also how did you get info on places to visit off the nc500. Cheers penguin peter 🐧🐧

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thankyou! We had a loose plan, just a general idea of where we wanted to end up each day but we just stopped as and when we fancied along the route, apart from Sandwood Bay, we planned that day. We watched all of the NC500 videos KZbin had to offer 😂 we also used a guidebook which was helpful, there's a link to the one we used in the video description 👍

[@penguinpeter85]

@@Thecampervanlife yer sounds like my style, that’s what 4 wheels are about on the moment. Thanks for the tip, will have alook at the guide book Penguin Peter 🐧🐧

[@philweight3480]

Great video, thanks for putting that together. Gives some nice clues about driving the NC500 and spots to check out. Nice editing too.

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thankyou Phil 👍

[@tomwin7379]

Great video and lovely dog, but please don't overnightin car parks and roadsides 😁

[@Darrenthomasphotography]

How did you manage with toilet stops. Are there plenty of public toilets around the route. Great video 👍

[@Thecampervanlife]

We have our own facilities on board the campervan so wasn't a concern for us. There are some public toilets around in the more built up areas but these can be few and far between.

[@Darrenthomasphotography]

@@Thecampervanlife okay thanks. Best pick up a portable unit just in case. 🙄😁

[@johnlove9187]

I enjoyed your video, thank you. Can you tell me: Where is the scenic area and treacherous road you encountered between Sandwood Beach and Lochinver? (approx 13:30 on the video) Now I will watch your Skye video.

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thank you so much for watching, we're glad you enjoyed the video. Of course, that was the incredibly scenic B869 which takes you around Clashnessie, Stoer & Achmelvich. Like you say, treacherous but an absolutely breathtaking drive 👍

[@johnlove9187]

@@Thecampervanlife Perfect. Thank you. I see that on the map and will add it to my list. :)

[@Dhendy91]

Loved this guys! Just watched all your vids. Lovely conversion and I really like your layout for a MWB van :) Also our lurcher does the exact same thing the moment you give her a tennis ball

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thank you so much! Haha yeah she loves her tennis ball, she's a lurcher x collie, so a huge amount of energy and that ball is our go-to toy to wear her out! 😆

[@believe-in-righteousness]

Im jealous

[@Vibes-gt3pc]

Nice van, nice video.....but I'm wondering how nobody else has commented asking how you managed to travel from Essex to the top of Scotland when it's meant to be Stay at Home / Essential Travel only?? I live in the central belt of Scotland and I'm not allowed to travel the 3hrs to Inverness, unless for my work as I am a key-worker. Been hearing some folk have been getting stopped at the border and told to turn round and return home? I plan to do the NC500 but only when travel ban has been lifted. Cheers

[@Thecampervanlife]

Hi there, we did this trip back in August 2020, the UK was open for business as this point! Hope that helps! 👍

[@graemewilkinson3380]

Fantastic video, I'm off tomorrow, downloaded the app you suggested. I just have a question, you mentioned refilling water, did you visit a campsite for this or somewhere else? That's my only worry to be honest! A lot of campsites are closed now so wondering if a petrol station or garage place would be wise.

[@Thecampervanlife]

Yeah we stayed at a campsite in order to use their facilities and fill up our water. I'm sure there will be places along the way to fill up too though, park4night is good at scoping out park ups with services. Take some bottled water too, just in case! We hope you have a brilliant trip! 👍

[@markhalliday2397]

You should do, Isle of Lewis/Harris then Isle of Skye. Google the beaches of Harris, the most famous being Luskentyre beach 😍, get ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway, even the ferry ride on the outdoor deck is an amazing experience, try Stornoway black pudding 👌, explore the beaches of Lewis, then head south to Harris, trust me if you think parts of the NC500 resembles the Caribbean, wait to you see the beaches of Harris such as Luskentyre, Seliebost, Scarista, Horgabost, and many more

[@Thecampervanlife]

Thanks for your comment. We will definitely add your recommendations to the list! We will be going back someday as there are still tons of places we want to see. The beaches on Harris looks absolutely stunning 😍

[@crazytan121]

What is the scenic route with steep road? Looks amazing!

[@Thecampervanlife]

Hiya, there is the scenic B869 which takes you around Clashnessie & Stoer, lots of narrow winding & steep parts but amazing! And then the famous Applecross Pass with hairpin turns!

[@crazytan121]

@@Thecampervanlife ahh brilliant it’s already on our route from clactoll 😃

[@AcjCourtz65]

Do you have to book camp sites or can you just park up?

[@Thecampervanlife]

Hiya, we stayed in a camp site the first night only and we booked that on the same day. Other than that we 'wild' camped using an app called park4night, which is great for free park ups 👍

[@junehall2177]

@@Thecampervanlife you are obviously unaware that to park on land at the side of the road without permission is a criminal offence under the trespass scotland act 1865, you have NO rights under the land reform act as you are ocupying a vehicle.Just because it has been put on an "app" by some irresponsible idiot doesn't give you any right to park It is extremely irresponsible to ill-inform the public in this way, you brought next to no benefit to the region and this sort of behaviour is what is really pi@@ing off the local communities

[@hepontour]

At around 8:13 what is the music in the back round please ?

[@Thecampervanlife]

Its called Never Stop by Tyler Brown Williams and you can find it on MusicBed or Spotify 👍

[@courtneyelliott4678]

Hi, I loved this video. Me and my partner are planning to do this hopefully august time. Would you mind commenting the route you took? Thanks for the entertainment! 👍🏼

[@Thecampervanlife]

Hiya, glad you enjoyed the video. We started in Inverness and worked our way around anti-clockwise, so up to John O'Groats first along the North coast and then down the West Coast. There's a link in the video description to the guide book we used which was very useful along the way. It really is a great road trip!

[@courtneyelliott4678]

@@Thecampervanlife wow thank you so much! Will definitely be checking that out. Stay safe😊

[@barrymcglinchey207]

Pity you never had time to pass by Glencoe and the rest of the west coast..Video was entertaining well done.

[@zinodays1007]

9:25 did you say 4m path 🤔 no thanks

[@Thecampervanlife]

I sure did!

[@zinodays1007]

@@Thecampervanlife going round the nc500 mid July, didn't see you wearing any midgie nets, hope you weren't eaten alive

[@Thecampervanlife]

The midges were around but not all of the time, also depended where we were. There were some points where we couldn't have the door or Windows open at all! Hope you have an amazing time!

[@TheHarrip]

The whole vlog was awesome but views to die for joke in context was hilarious.. to me 🤷🇬🇧

[@wstevenson4913]

Jet petrol ..in 2020 you live and learn

[@jeffreyrogers2491]

Don't do this trip! The locals in the Highlands will not welcome you. You will overcrowd a very narrow road with few passing places. No-one can go about their business because of pesky tourists. Highland Council has shut all the public toilets so you'll be forced to do the needful in roadside lay-byes. The papers have been full of stories and pictures of people leaving their sh*t all over the countryside. Don't do this trip!

[@thomashamilton1480]

.HEARD IT BAD FOR HUMAN SHITE EVREYWHERE

[@junehall2177]

to park at the roadside without the landowner's permission is illegal. Please don't promote this activity. .Please google "Trespass scotland act 1865" and be aware that you have no rights under the land reform act as you are in a vehicle.