NORTH COAST 500 : RV TOUR : The Full Monty

The North Coast 500 (NC500) is a circular road route in the far north of Scotland. The route goes through some of the best scenery in the world going through the Scottish Highlands.
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[@ventibreeze6648]

I can’t imagine anything lovelier than sitting in a camper van with the rain pelting down in a beautiful setting like that, how relaxing.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

I know. I miss those days. Seems such a long-time ago

[@Tony-gx9cj]

Great video thanks for taking the time to share it. We have been put off by reports of how busy it is but didn't look to bad in may

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

No problem, Tony. Glad you enjoyed the video. This video was recorded in 2017 so it might be all different now because a lot more people are staycationing. We went in May to avoid the midges. I hope that helps?

[@CaravanWithThatYorkshireChap]

Enjoyed this long video 👏 only thing missing was the popcorn 😂

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Haha thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@johnwilmot5764]

Just watched all your NC500 clips, really good when you got the map out of where you had been each day, Brilliant Thanks 👌

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

We're glad you enjoyed the videos, John. Thanks for your comment 👍 Have you been around the NC500 or are you planning on doing it?

[@johnwilmot5764]

@@HermanHitstheRoad We are planning to go up there in April, but it is along way as we are in Dorset

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

It's a long way for us too. We break our journey down maybe driving 4 or 5 hours a day

[@carolthumwood-browning739]

Thank you both for your brilliant video. Will be doing that trip soon 😊

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Excellent Carol. We'd love to go back to Scotland some day. You'll have to tell us how you get on

[@TheFlyingJocks]

Finally a video of the NC500 that was not all just dash cam footage. Loved they way you had the camera facing yourselves and talking about the route . Also the time to talk about the route using the map was great and taking about the locations was just excellent. Well produced video. I planning on doing this trip in the summer and this video has help me in the planning of my trip .thank you again for producing this video ps just sub to your channel now

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

+The Flying Jock's Thanks Flying Jock's I'm glad you found it useful.

[@rogertong315]

Roger Tong Great videos, we love touring Scotland the NC500 has been on my bucket list for a long time you have given us great inspiration so are going for it this year. your videos are great keep them up.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

+Roger Tong . Thanks Roger. Spend as long as you can on the west side. It's more picturesque than the east or North East. Have you chosen a date yet?

[@carolemcdonald6831]

A fantastic video of the NC500, we have toured Scotland a few times and this is a 'still to do' having seen your video we are definitely going to do it next spring. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

That's great, Carole. We're glad you enjoyed the video - just watch out for the midges in the spring. Where else have you been in Scotland? Any recommendations?

[@Athertonmedia]

loved that!

[@philippedicenta9754]

Well done guys , great video !!!!! i m planning to do the NC500 this September and you ve been very good help to planning my trip !!!!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Philippe. We'd live to go again. Are you doing it in a motorhome?

[@johannesdewald5487]

thanks planning on doing nc500 this may with our carthago, your video helped us better plan the trip, thanks from Germany.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Johannes, you should check out the official NC500 website. Lots of advice on there

[@ashropshirelad]

Evening both, just dropped onto this video, why haven't I seen this before!! Love it! Lovely coverage of the whole trip, I love Scotland for a road trip, and in a camper van, just perfect! I shall enjoy going back into some of your other antics! Thanks for sharing!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for watching and feel free to like and share

[@colinbuckley5876]

have been watching the lads on Campervan tales and enjoy there video on the 500 .and then came upon yours .great videos from both of you please keep them coming

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Colin, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have you seen our other videos? We do tours mostly and some repairs and DIY videos. Each month we also do a live stream for news, a chat and ask us anything. Have you considered subscribing?

[@Louisa93able]

Loved your bird ID pics and sound of curlew.

[@rj2para]

Thanks guys great video and a big help with our planning.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

We're glad to hear it. So, what are you planning and when?

[@rj2para]

Herman the Hymer we are going to do the NC500 with our tent and dog over 17 days in early Sep, including travel time from Poole.

[@papachuan]

Really enjoyed your video , very well done and lots of tips

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Philip, are you thinking of going to the NC500?

[@bhammer45]

Great vid as always keep up the good work guys

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Buzz

[@stuarttalksstuff57]

Yes mate thinking of doing it after seeing your video it looks brill

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

It was great fun. We'd love to do it again

[@charlottemclaughlin7982]

Loved watching

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Charlotte

[@MrCotto777]

Thanks to both of you for putting this video together, I enjoyed watching, very informative.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks MrCotto. Are you thinking about doing the NC500 yourself?

[@MrCotto777]

Herman the Hymer , hi yes in the future, I have rented a motor home a few times, went up to John o groats and did some of the west, I am watching this as thinking of taking the plunge and spending a few bob on a motor home, going NEC on Tuesday.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Oh that's cool and exciting. We're going on Saturday and Sunday

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

You may find my video on how to choose a motorhome kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4DYlYetrtiJe9U

[@ianlindsay1454]

Hello Adam and Zoe, We just finished watching your wonderful video of the NC500. It was fantastic, much better than we ever thought it would be. We are retired and caravan but for weeks we've been looking at changing to a motorhome, it looks so much easier. When we get our motorhome the first thing we'll do is go on the NC500. Thanks to your video we are even more encouraged to get a motorhome. We appreciate all your hard work making this video, it's the first one of yours we've watched. Now we've subscribed and will watch your previous videos. Thanks again. Ian and Angie.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Ian and Angie, thank you so much for your wonderful comments and welcome to the channel. Motorhomes and caravans are great fun but I think it really depends on how you intend to use them. We don't like staying in one spot for too long and so a motorhome is ideal and gives us more freedom to wild camp and just roam. With a caravan you don't have the same freedom but you have the benefit of driving the car to places rather than driving a large vehicle. Taking your home with you allows you to make tea and hot meals where ever you are and you never leave anything behind. We're glad you enjoyed the NC500 video. We are currently touring around the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland (right now sitting in the Seefin View Point car park) so look out for the videos in the next few weeks. In July we have HermanFest where subscribers can spend the weekend camping with us in the New Forest. If you're interested there is a video with details, assuming you have a caravan or motorhome. Thanks again Ads

[@user-sc3gm6pv2i]

Really enjoyed the video guys, thanks for posting 👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for letting us know, Tim. Are you planning on doing the the NC500 yourself? Do you have a caravan, motorhome, camper or tent?

[@user-sc3gm6pv2i]

Looking to get a California, was thinking of hiring one to do the NC500 as a test.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

@@user-sc3gm6pv2i JustGo motorhome rentals now have a depot in Edinburgh. You should check them out especially right now because they have rental for £1 per day

[@TheIanbennett]

Enjoyed every minute, will try the NC 500 ourselves next year

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Ian. Scotland is beautiful especially the Highlands. It's got really busy though.

[@lockmanjony7365]

Really enjoyed this, you guys are great ✋👍🙂

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks jony. We've just come back from the west coast of Ireland and we're currently working on the latest videos so watch out for them. Subscribe if you haven't already because they are looking great. Not to be missed

[@clgtrev]

Fantastic ! Just like waiting for the box set. We just binged nearly two hours of Herman and are suitably inspired for our trip in November. We are hoping to see some dark skies and aurora if we are very lucky. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

LOL - the box set. That's funny. We'll be showing in iMax cinemas around the country next. Where are you going in November (not long now)

[@robertpalmer4044]

Thank you for a very enjoyable video of your journey .. Looking to give the NC500 a go myself this June.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Robert. Watch out for the midges when you go. What will you be traveling in?

[@robertpalmer4044]

@@HermanHitstheRoad We will be in Bessacarr 599 .. I have done the trip on a motorbike before but it should be a whole new experience in the motorhome.

[@andrewmitchell8859]

Loch Lomonde what view ! What at a place !we drove through in a massive rain storm , still so beautiful 😊

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Yeah, can't wait to go back to Scotland, Andrew

[@davidwoodford6377]

Great Video Really enjoyed viewing, we have just refitted our camper van, I fitted a 500 watt inverted which can run a microwave low watt air cooker ready to try the NC 500 when we retire. Cant wait just put the camper in a local garage to have new timing belt and driveshaft serviced and every thing checked over and winter service ready to rock and roll in Scotland.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks David, we need to do some maintenance on Herman too including the belts. When are you thinking of going to Scotland and what camper do you have?

[@thet25adventuresofronniere81]

Love this video guys, it was this video that inspired us to get a Campervan and start our own KZbin channel, we've been doing this 12 months now but we have still a lot to learn to get anywhere near your standards, anyway keep up the good work and have a safe journey 👍.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for such a lovely comment, guys. Good luck with the channel. Feel free to join us at HermanFest in June. Here's the announcement video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZObinihgLx4eac

[@briankane6547]

GREAT underwater shot matey.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Brian.

[@KSF190150]

I enjoyed every glorious mile of brilliant filming and commentary that has really whetted my appetite for my planned trip in June 2019 when I intend to visit the Orkney Isles and the Isles of Lewis & Harris along with travelling the NC500 though your film has now made me add Glencoe to my itinerary as it looks unmissable judging by your comments. Thank you so much for your inspiration and best wishes on your future travels.

[@markhalliday2397]

Kenneth Farrington, Isle of Lewis/Harris is amazing. Highlights for me were Luskentyre beach, and a tiny wee cove beach right beside the butt of Lewis lighthouse. If you get the weather then you would think you were in the Caribbean

[@gardenweld]

Thank's for the cool video, hoping to do the NC500 in June 2020. 🙂🚐👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

That's great Mr Johnson, what will you be travelling in? Just watch out for the midges

[@TheHappyTravellers]

We enjoyed watching this, and made us determined to do this route soon,

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

+The Happy Travellers we loved it. We'd like to do it again but slower and concentrate on the west more than the east

[@karenedwards618]

I really enjoyed this video Scotland at its best ❤🇹🇹

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Karen. Scotland is amazing 👍👍

[@keithware5314]

I travelled the NC500 in September 2018 but in a car stopping every night at a b&b or hotel. I do like the idea of a motor home and wild camping. If it wasn't for Covid I would have done it again but taking longer. I travelled from London and back in 7 days which was too rushed.

[@josephmaughan3635]

I really enjoyed your trip around the North coast 500. Your pictures and comentry was very good.I travelled some of those roads with a lorry load of wire for a customer in Wick 50 odd years ago..I am 87 years old now and it brought memories back. Good luck.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

+Joseph Maughan . Hi Joseph, thanks for watching and for your compliment. I'm glad it brought back some memories. Would you be planning on going there again? Do you have a Motorhome or caravan?

[@josephmaughan3635]

Herman the Hymer too old now don't drive any more don't get out much but good luck on your future trips

[@paulplace4721]

Great video, looks an amazing trip, and really surprised by the route from John'o groats to Inverness on the A9. Thought that would be a straight dual carriage way, looks pretty scenic, way more scenic than i thought👍..as for the western side, pretty much what i thought, stunning! What a place🏞🤘

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Paul. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍👍🚙

[@karynnmcnicol2754]

Been really enjoying your video's, busy watching all your older video's. Your both so natural in front of the camera. Enjoy your trips. We are from NZ so extra special for us to watch. Thank you from Rob & Karynn McNicol

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Rob & Karynn, we're glad you enjoy them all the way from NZ. Do you have an RV yourselves or travel much? And thanks

[@karynnmcnicol2754]

Thanks for your reply. We have a Bailey caravan called Florence! My husband retires in Oct so we will start touring more with our caravan starting with a month long trip around the North Island of NZ. We've always had our van set up on a permanent site but decided in April when we bought our new caravan we'd had enough of that & want to start touring. Going away for a few days later this week & went away last weekend. Be good to go further afield and stay longer than just the weekend. Like we said we really enjoy your videos & you also give us a laugh. Watching the video's around Sept 2016 at the moment but been watching older ones for the last few weeks Once again thank you, hope there's alot more video's to come, UK is a lovely country as well as parts of Europe. Be good to see Ireland enjoy your trip. Love Herman. Kind regards, Rob & Karynn

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks. I'm sure we'll be making more videos. We'd like to travel more but the w word gets in the way. We could only of going away for a month

[@an04ker]

Hello Adam and Zoe. Love your videos. Yours was the first video I stumbled across when researching the nc500. Ive been over the kylesku bridge today, but unlike yourselves I stopped at both car parks. Walked under it and walked over it and had my dinner there. Keep up the videos 👍👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Oh don't tell us that an04ker 😉We're going to have to redo the NC500 just so that we can stop there. Did you stay overnight there? I guess it's quite a busy road. All the very best. We're glad you enjoy the videos. Have you subscribed yet?

[@an04ker]

Herman the Hymer yes I subscribed as soon as I watched the nc500 video. No I didn’t stay there it was very nice tho.

[@tonygreen4376]

Hi yes we did the Northwest 500 and we were up there for four weeks thoroughly enjoyed it took her time but at one stage we were being eaten alive by the midges love you videos

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Glad you enjoy our video, Tony. Thanks.👍 Yup, midges are a problem. What time of year did you go?

[@kevinlincoln9111]

Great video. We are planning for the NC500 next year so found this useful.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Excellent! I'm not sure what planning you need tbh. We only booked our first and last campsites (3) and a visit to our friends. Unless you don't have a m/h or c/v and b&b I guess. Thanks for watching

[@kevinlincoln9111]

@@HermanHitstheRoad Not taking the caravan because the roads are not suitable but hiring a m/h which is better suited and for wild camping some nights. As you didn't mention the midges I take it you were lucky as the can appear mid to late May.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hiring a m/h? Excellent. We had midges but only a few at a couple of places at night. I think it's June and July you've got to watch out for

[@handsomemackem]

excellent video, thoroughly enjoyed watching your adventure

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks handsome. Are you planning on going yourself?

[@handsomemackem]

@@HermanHitstheRoad yes, looking to go there Easter next year, planning it all well in advance, make notes of where to stop off, best sights too see - think it may take a few return trips to cover it all.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

There are plenty of places to stop off at if you don't mind wildcamping. A must (IMHO) is that bridge which I planned stopping at but completely missed it. Get the map I was using. You can view and download it from the official NC500 website. I think there is a link in the video description. At any opportunity I would dump your black waste since there isn't many places for that.

[@AdrenalinePitStop]

Fantastic guys really really enjoyed that, I’ve always wanted to do this and after watching this I most definitely will be. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Greatly appreciated 👍🏼✅

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Adrenaline Pit Stop, we're glad you enjoyed it. We're hoping to do it all again t some point too. 👍🚐

[@Dude59]

Me and the Mrs heading off to do the NC500 in July in my 21yo Talbot Express. Thoroughly enjoyed your vids with Herman on the same journey. Only difference is that we will include the Isle of Skye, and the free pitch at Kinlochbervie Harbour. Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Ohh that sounds amazing. We'd love to do Skye. In fact if we do the NC500 again we'd skip the east side and visit Skye and slow down a bit I think. Watch out for the midges. We got some head nets

[@johnmackay7789]

Great video. So glad you enjoyed The Kyle of Tongue, my favourite place. If you or anyone else find yourself up there and can't be bothered with the route to Thurso I would highly recommend taking the A836 from Tongue to Lairg then Bonar Bridge. Great scenery all the way down and you will rejoin the A9 to Inverness. All the best.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

That's great, John. Thanks for the advice

[@lifesasprinter4409]

Great video guys. Planning to do it next year in our campervan. Just installed 200w solar panel. With 4 lesure batterys new weaco crx50 fridge so hopefully wild camp all the way.. very helpful. ATB dave

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

That's great. While wildcamping have you considered how you'll get rid of your black waste?

[@lifesasprinter4409]

@@HermanHitstheRoad vehicle is fitted with under fresh and waste tanks. Good point... might have to have 1 or two stop overs

[@steveassteveas3532]

Really enjoyed watching the video, going to be doing the NC 500 myself this year so doing my research. Love the music played from 47:37 to approx 50 mins.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Excellent. I'd like to do it again. Be sure to book for good weather. When are you going?

[@steveassteveas3532]

Herman the Hymer I plan going early June. And will be taking lots of pictures. I hope to have good weather.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Take a mozy net for your head

[@lesleymoven7863]

Hi guys🙋🏻‍♀️... just found you, really enjoying your Scottish addventures. Love that you post where you are at each place... many just rush along Without any info or suggestions? Well done both.... fab🚍👍🏻👏

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Lesley,

[@stuarttalksstuff57]

love the video nice and comprencive

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks, are you thinking of doing the NC500? We'll be doing the West Atlantic Way in Ireland in a few months.

[@tonycollins7965]

I was intrigued by the map you were using, I couldn't find one showing the features and camping grounds around the route. This seemed a particularly useful feature.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Tony, yes it was a great map. You can details in the video description.

[@rogertong315]

Probably will do the run in August, not the best time of year but the other half works in a school so we are a bit limited, we have been touring in France the last couple of years, living about an hour from Dover its easy for the ferry. We done the Cairngorms and Skye three years ago and it rained every single day, It didn't really matter to me that much, have to expect that of Scotland, hopefully my dear wife will relinquish three weeks in the sun this year. Great videos keep them coming.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

+Roger Tong thanks. I hope Scotland has better weather for you this time

[@lowrider075]

Wonderful video, My wife and I are planning to return to Scotland to do the NC500. We will be taking our camper over Bealach Na Ba to Applecross. I've seen a few others do it, and with some of the roads in Tasmania, it should be pretty easy

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Good luck with that LowRider but you should only do it if your van is small. We'd love to go back to Scotland - missing it

[@pig733t9]

I loved Zoe’s “slow down”. I know how she feels and you two sounded like me and my hubby 😂😂. Great video, really looking forward to getting our motorhome and exploring

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Pig733t. When are you getting your motorhome ad what are you getting? Do you have any trips planned?

[@pig733t9]

@@HermanHitstheRoad oh 22 paydays then I can retire and go part time after 40 years in the NHS 😜that’s when the serious shopping starts, hoping that some of the ones I like now will be within reach by then 😂😂

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

👍👍

[@carolemcdonald6831]

Oban is beautiful, and Edinburgh is a great place to visit, the Castle, Arthur's seat and Leith for the Royal Yacht Britannia. Yes I've had several encounters with the midges! I walked the West Highland Way some years ago, got bitten to death 😂

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

We've been to most of those places but not Leith yet

[@lisawood4967]

Myself, my husband, our son and our dog will be doing the NC500 next month. We r from Glasgow but love the north of Scotland.cant wait now. We have hired a motor home 😀 Great video!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

+Lisa Wood Hi Lisa, have you done the NC500 before? I think the West Highlands is the best, most scenic part. Have you rented a motorhome before? I'm a bit jealous but isn't February going to be a bit cold? No midges though

[@lisawood4967]

Herman the Hymer hi 😌 nope never done it before and never rented a Motorhome so it will be very new to us. The west highlands r amazing. We’ve been to applecross and Skye a couple of times. It’s gorgeous. Yeah feb will be freezing so got all our snow gear and plenty cozy clothes to wear 😂🙈

[@lisaward7969]

Great video I've subscribed because I enjoyed this so much Hoping to do either this or Orkney next year

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Welcome to the channel, Lisa. Thanks for subscribing. We're glad you enjoyed the video. What motorhome/caravan do you have? 🚐🚐👍

[@lisaward7969]

@@HermanHitstheRoad a T5 transporter called Bluebell I'm spots_rambles on Instagram if you would like to follow me 😁

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Great name, Lisa. Thanks for sharing 🚐👍 Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@kimhorton6109]

My daughter, sister and brother went to the lakes district, stayed in a rental in Hawksheas in 2015. Beautiful terrain. Ambelside was very close. Driving was terrifying as we are from the States and weren’t used to roads with bypasses. People were very welcoming, walking was too nice to believe. Didn’t make it to Scotland. Another trip hopefully

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for commenting, @kimhorton6109

[@janepowell5679]

Thank you for posting such an informative video I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m hoping to do the NC500 very soon.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for commenting, @janepowell5679

[@lizcampbell2354]

Good morning from a sunny Whitley Bay .We pick up the hire camper Aug bank holiday unfortunately only for 1 week .. I am a little concerned about the narrow roads especially in a hired vehicle .Thanks for fab info... Liz

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Liz, don't worry about the narrow sections of the NC500. Scottish roads are better than most other places because they have frequent clearly marked passing bays and you can always see the next one so you can plan what you do. Don't drive nose to tail with other vehicles because you might not get in one bay. Let other vehicles get by you because you're not in a rush but others might be. Check out the official NC500 website for motorhome driving advice www.northcoast500.com/top-tips-hitting-route/motorhomes-and-campervan-advice/

[@donnierobson3215]

Loving some of your pronunciation 👍👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Nothing wrong with my pronunciations, Donnie. Everyone's hearing is wrong 😉👍🤣

[@marklittler784]

I like looking up film locations like where the 39 steps was filmed and famous peoples homes including their holiday homes past & present.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Have you found any in our vide, Mark?

[@marklittler784]

@@HermanHitstheRoad No

[@nickykeogh4463]

We're thinking of doing the NC500 and your video was really excellent. Your video work is very good in my opinion working with a difficult subject, making an unscripted travel log very watchable. I wanted info on what to expect driving to be like and what views to expect and how to wild camp. Your video completely filled in the blanks for me - fellow Hymer owner.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

I'm glad you enjoyed and found the video useful, Nicky. Thanks for such a lovely comment 👍👍🚐

[@cathyalltwen]

Enjoyed the video, really insightful, thank you. Haven't done it yet but hoping to end of this year, fingers crossed but with the current situation (covid-19) we'll see, maybe next year. Thank you though 😁👍 xxx

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Cathy, the NC500 is very nice. It's probably going to be more busier than ever this year af5er lockdown. Probably best doing it out of season but don't forget it snows there in winter. It'll be amazing whenever you go though.

[@cathyalltwen]

@@HermanHitstheRoad yes I imagine it will be really busy as soon as we get the green light so so to speak. We're in Wales so chomping at the bit just for a day trip at the mo, but shielding also so prepared to go when the rush is over 😁👍 Loved all the views and your underwater footage, that was wonderful. My husband has been nagging me for ages to do the NC500. What with the current situation and the shielding I've ended up having the time to watch video's like yours. It really opened my eyes to how amazing a trip it would be. On another video I watched, someone also suggested doing the NC500 anti-clickwise, app the views are even better going that way. Can't imagine it beating the views you had but worth a look maybe. Thanks again and keep safe 😁👍 xxx

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

I think the next time we go to the NC500 we'll be doing it anti clockwise too.

[@addergudluk]

Brilliant

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hey, it's the Black Vegetable. Thanks. Do you travel much yourself? Have a motorhome?

[@addergudluk]

Herman the Hymer hi We are just in the process of buying our first motorhome and hopefully have one in the next few weeks Done all the other stuff tents and caravans so really looking forward to this ..Just watched your France vid and were already thinking we will do that next year .. keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

How exciting. What are you getting?

[@billcrowle]

I never thought the scenery dwindled out! We enjoined the whole drive in #Helga2004.. you have to drive long distances sometimes to get there... A shame to rush, we just ambled. missed Glenlivet, but toured Oban... We have had the taste of camping for 56 years, just got back from four days in #CubyKamparoo at Jervis Day. we were sorting things out before a trip for a couple of months to Kakadu...

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for that, Bill. Definitely need to slow down while travelling around Scotland to take in those amazing views. 👍🚐👍

[@TarrelScot]

A very well produced video! I live on the NC500 and it’s always nice to see our area through a visitor’s eyes. Reminds me what we’ve got here. But, I’m amazed that’ like many NC500’ers, you skipped the entire east coast in one day! There is so much to see there; Wick with its Thomas Telford designed harbour and town, Lybster harbour, the Whaligoe Steps, Helmsdale’s harbour and Timespan museum with its history of the Clearances, then onto Dunrobin Castle and the nature reserve at Golspie, thebroch at Carn Liath and Loch Fleet nature reserve. Then there’s the whole of the Tarbat Peninsula, with the beautiful fishing village of Portmahomack and the lighthouse at Tarbat Ness (one of Scotland’s tallest). I think maybe we’re a victim of the road being much faster on the east side, so it’s easy to skip many of these places. Granted, it’s not as pretty and doesn’t have the instant “wow” factor of the north west, but it definitely rewards a little time`and patience. I highly recommend you do the route again, but this time anti-clockwise and linger along that east coast. You won’t be disappointed! Also, come in October and see the northern lights! Safe travels.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Mark, those places sound great. I think you're right about the road being much faster. We'd love to do it again but much slower. I'm glad you liked the video, it means so much. Where abouts do you live on the NC500?

[@TarrelScot]

Herman the Hymer We’re in Tain (on the east coast, as I’m sure you guessed!). Moved here from Hampshire 6 years ago. Just about to push the button on buying a Toyota Regius camper conversion so we can do our own roaming round the NC500. I’m a part time professional landscape photographer and the camper will be ideal for getting on location at the right time of day. If you need the inside track on any aspects of the east coast and especially the Tarbat Peninsula, let me know.👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks

[@Salambrothersister]

Dear friend , Thanks for making informative clip, I just now subscribed to your channel.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Peacetoall and welcome to the channel. We're glad you enjoyed the video 👍👍👍

[@otherstuff6958]

Epic journey, epic video. It's hard to pick a highlight, but possibly the dolphins....or the cliffs....or the rock pool....no the mountains. Actually I think your character(s) made the video so entertaining. Good stuff. Thanks for posting.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Great compliment Big Dave, thanks. Not sure about being called a character though 😉. We're going to have to do it again I think. I'm just editing our videos from our tour of the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland and they are looking great so keep an eye for them. Have you been on the NC500? Do you own a van?

[@otherstuff6958]

@@HermanHitstheRoad I haven't done it and it would be easy to get to as I live in Glasgow. I have a little Berlingo and it's alright for solo if I find facilities. I've been to Inverness many times and it has crossed my mind to do the route. I must make time. It looks great. I'd like to take my time like the old couple you bumped into. Your Ireland trip sounds great too. I'll keep watching for it 👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Oh I see. You never do what's on your doorstep I guess. Although it's a bit of a drive even from Glasgow. If you haven't already you should consider subscribing. You miss them then

[@terrywhite4512]

Brilliant video of your trip. I have watched quite a few as we are planning to do this next year. Your map of the route also looked really good and informative. What map was it ( if you can remember?) Definitely the best video yet and made us both really excited to go ourselves. Thanks

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Terry. I glad you enjoyed the video. When are thinking of going? Details of the map is in the video description. It's free from Tourist Information in Inverness

[@lizcampbell2354]

Fab to see your places to wild camp ,just what we want to do Sep 2020 we hope .

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Yeah, we can't to go back. May have to rewatch our video for those spots too

[@deaf-scottwalker427]

Lovely watch and easy on road RV, Will next 2 years time 2020 me & my wife with caravan tours the NC500. Where from paper map nc 500? 👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

We picked up the free map from Tourist Information in Inverness. They also have a interactive map on their website. Google north coast 500

[@NealeGray]

You practically went past my front door! Yes I've seen the dolphins at Chanonry point. Did you see the seals after you went over that bridge towards Dingwall?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Neale, no we didn't see any seals. We'll look out for them next time though

[@angel3ye5]

Adam, just a word of caution - regarding your hook up cable reel, its not advised to have cable rolled up on a coil while plugged in to 240v, its been known that the cable while rolled up can get very hot and fires have been caused through it = BTW great video and editing - really got our taste buds watering for this same trip - awsome stuff !

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

+Kool Kroozer. Thanks Kool. Everyone has told me this. So I am aware of the risks

[@billcrowle]

Very clever to have an onscreen window of you both while driving... bit noisy at 1:07!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Bill 👍👍🚙

[@Louisa93able]

Awesome rock pool footage. You could add much to your footage for a guy like me if you spent more time on flora and fauna, but without the interest it would definitely not be worth your while.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Britt, we love wildlife. Not so much the flora. We're glad you are enjoying the video and love your comments. You may be interested in our visits to the WWT kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5aWoo2iltiYmsU

[@charlottemclaughlin7982]

Great watch, very informative. Can you advise on which map is the best, the folding map you had looked so very informative, much better than i have seen available to order.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Charlotte, we got the map for free from the Tourist Information office in Inverness. You can also view the map online on the official NC500 website

[@SmigsDroneCapture]

Just watched your full video, I’ve planned to do the 500 in May 2019 starting from Inverness and heading anti clockwise, over a week, any recommendations on must sees. Great vid by the way. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Mark. Other than what's in the video I suggest slowing down on the east and north parts. The A9 is a fast road and lots of people have said we've missed loads. For scenery the best is in the West though imho. Oh. One word, distilleries. Get the map from the NC 500 website or Inverness tourist info. Are you going in a motorhome? Do you need a tour guide? ;-)

[@briankane6547]

I see the Thurso rain finally moved the wee beastie, yop right of you screen. ;¬)

[@karenedwards618]

Hi are you form Thurso?I would like to know more about that area

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for commenting, @briankane6547

[@lorrainehancox8147]

Could you please confirm where you got your map from . Great clear instructions on your tour Steve & Lozzie.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

We got our North Coast 500 map for free at Tourist Information Centre in Inverness. You can also view it online www.northcoast500.com/explore-the-route/

[@hottubmobileneil]

I am not Neil , from Canada , great video !!!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks not Neil from Canada 👍👍😀

[@littlebull8881]

Loved your video so much, you are both a great couple, me and my wife would really get along with you. By the way its Jedburgh (jedbruh) rather than Jed burg 😉

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Little Bull. You should check out our recent tour of the Wild Atlantic Way of Ireland. I guess you must live there or go to Jedburgh often?

[@littlebull8881]

@@HermanHitstheRoad I am busy working my way through your vids :) Yea not far, a place called Bedrule

[@jackiemccutcheon9048]

Hoping to do the nc5oo next year, great video :) just for whoever might see this, no alcohol while driving in Scotland though, the legal limit is zero ;) I have been corrected, legal limit is indeed 50whatevers but still not worth the risk imo, stay safe all :)

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

That's great, Jackie. When are you going? Don't go in midgie season. What will you be travelling in?

[@jackiemccutcheon9048]

@@HermanHitstheRoad dunno dates yet depends when Mr gets his holidays booked ;) our wee top driver52 mobilvetta, we live in Scotland so know midgies well hahaaa

[@derekmorgan7566]

Jackie McGuire k

[@grahamwishart4832]

Actually, legal limit is 50mg not 80mg in blood as in England. Breath is 22 not 35. Lots of people don't drink as one 'large one' could put you on or over limit. Depends on many factors and not worth risk in many people's minds...

[@michalsiczek9402]

Fantastic video very helpful my plan is 12 days this summer by van and here is my question.... How often you can find a toilet?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Well you are in a remote area of Scotland and, of course, it depends on how far you drive, Michal. The Official NC500 map shows you where toilets are. I hope that helps?

[@briankane6547]

EXCELLENT mate WHAT a delight NOT to have music dubbed OVER speech. I was beginning to think it was compulsory to make hearing difficult on KZbin. :¬)

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Haha Brian. KZbin sometimes changes the audio, makes the music louder.

[@Salambrothersister]

he has made very informative clip, thanks herman

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

👍👍🚐

[@ScottMillar]

Good trip looks like you should have spent more time on the west side

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

I have to agree. Great time all the way round but the scenary is better in the west

[@Whiteruud]

Really good video on the NC500, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We emigrated to Vancouver Canada in our 20's a long time ago from Scotland and watching your video made us both homesick. We watched several NC500 vids on KZbin found this one to be the best in our opinion. Very well put together excellent camera and drone work, very entertaining - well done. Question did you hire the RV or do you own it?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it. We've owned Herman the Hymer since 2010. We have used a few rentals in the past including travelling across Canada from Vancouver 👍🚐 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4SQl4F6gs2eptU

[@davidhow9568]

hi, i just watched someone's video of nc500 before yours and was put off going because of the boring monotonous views. anyway watched yours and guess what? it's back on . great video and your wife who wasn't keen on wild camping changed her mind by the end. lol

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi David, that's funny but how can you be bored of all the scenery, that's what you go for? Glad you enjoyed the video and that you'll be going. What will you be going in? 👍👍

[@alasdairfinlayson]

Glad you enjoyed it. Liked your video, but you should ask some of the locals about the pronunciation of the place names. Some of them are a bit of the mark.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

We're glad you enjoyed the video, Alasdair. We do ask the locals sometimes but it only helps if I can remember what they said 😃🤣

[@anonymouspdg6121]

A good watch as we are thinking of doing the NC500 in 2021. Not having a motorhome, we wondered about accommodation on the route or hiring a van in Inverness. I watched a different video and they agreed with you that the West coast is the best side for scenery so suggested doing the route anti clockwise leaving the best until last. Sounds like a plan?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks PDG, you should check out the NC500 official website. There's loads of info on their including accommodation. 👍👍👍🚐🚐

[@buddywheels]

Any plans for "North Coast 500 - The Outtakes" Adam? :-)

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Great idea but no plans. Anything silly goes in anyway.

[@jillrodgers8320]

Great video. Can you tell me where you got the nc500 map?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Jill. We're glad you enjoyed it. We got our North Coast 500 map for free at Tourist Information Centre in Inverness

[@matthewboothman129]

I had that problem driving through glen Coe and the a87 could stop looking at the views, campervans sound very loud inside or is it just the camera?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Matthew, the camera is hanging from the rear view mirror which is just above the engine. The camera makes it sound noisier than it is or we are used to it.

[@briankane6547]

As a mate of mine used to say - Raining PISSistantly.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

yup, it's wet in Scotland 👍🌧

[@mickkingston1450]

Great footage, better music would be a benefit to your great enjoyable footage !👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Mick. We're glad you enjoyed the video. What music would you suggest?

[@copperknob1971]

Hi, been watching some of your more recent videos and heard about the NC500 then stumbled across this. I like your style.. excellent. Just wondering about the drone shots, what are you using and why haven’t I seen any in recent uploads ?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Steve, I have a Dobby which is about the size of a mobile phone. It has a short flying time of about 6-8 mins and has some smart features like follow. I guess the reason I don't use it often is because I'd need to recharge the batteries before hand (I top them up to get max usage out of them), they are dangerous and shouldn't be used around people or buildings and the weather. You've also got to set the camera to an angle before flight so regardless of which one you have there is a lot of planning with a drone. I made an unboxing video and I'll see if I can find it for you. Thanks for watching

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Here's the Dobby unboxing video kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHnLf6qjnq-tpNE

[@startaylor123]

Stunning video and experience... how did you get on for fuel?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Star Taylor. I calculated the fuel consumption years ago so it have changed but we were getting 26mpg

[@grahamwishart4832]

Just remember to fill up before you hit the wilds! Used to be some, how shall we say, interesting prices per litre in far North...

[@BP174]

Great coverage. Where did you get the map ? We are looking at doing a similar trip next May 2018

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi BP174, we picked up the map from Inverness Tourist Office. It's free. You can also download it from here www.northcoast500.com/home/download-map/north-coast-500_map.aspx

[@DieselDave]

Wonderfully entertaining vid. Thank you. How did you know to stop ay places like Smoo Cave etc that aren't marked on your map? Cheers DD

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Diesel Dave, a lot of places where marked on the map. Smoo was one of them but I think we stopped whenever we felt like it. Missed lots though

[@CampervanTales]

We have just got back from doing the 500 and Skye. Videos are just being edited.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Nice one Campervan Tales. Are the videos ready yet?

[@CampervanTales]

@@HermanHitstheRoad the first three are up. Next one on Wednesday 😀

[@jojobabes1995]

I enjoyed your video right up until you totally skipped Melvich and said there was nothing to see. I'm from Edinburgh and my parents used to take us on holiday there every single year since I was little. It has the most beautiful beach and it really is so stunning. I'm disappointed you skipped it in your video. If you ever do nc500 please take time to look around there and see the beach because you really missed a winner right there 😊

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Joey, is that on the east coast? Because we seem to fly straight round that part. Many people have said that we missed a lot. The A9 somehow spoils it I think. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@franklovett5813]

Wonderful video. Many thanks and have now subscribed to your channel. We had planned to do the NC500 this year in May/June but Covid-19 has scuppered that plan! But we will go next year now. We are retired so when we go and for how long is up to us, which is wonderful. Do you have any advice about the best time of year to go - mostly to avoid midges and traffic? Thanks again.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Frank, thanks for your comment and welcome to the channel 👍👍. When we went we wanted to go out of midges season so we decided to go in May. I think summer is the worse time to go for midges. What motorhome/camper/caravan do you have?

[@franklovett5813]

Herman Hits the Road We have a Benimar Mileo 264, new in November 2019. We just love it. Before our MH we were 10 years as caravaners. KRs Frank