The Ultimate North Coast 500 Road Trip | Scotland’s Best Driving Route

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
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    Join racing car driver Alex Brundle as he takes on Scotland’s iconic North Coast 500, exploring breathtaking landscapes, stunning driving roads, and hidden gems along the way.
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  • @andrewhigginbottom5080
    @andrewhigginbottom5080 14 днів тому +13

    I was fortunate enough to drive the NC500 just 2 weeks after taking delivery of a new GR Yaris. The combination of car and roads were spectacular. I also had a very patient pregnant lady sat next to me the whole time, who didn't flinch once despite the accent of the applecross being thick with fog. Great memories. Great video!

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  14 днів тому

      Thanks for watching Andrew!

  • @danielhillier7417
    @danielhillier7417 14 днів тому +3

    Me and my mate did the NC500 in his Clio 172. Its an incredible trip. Scotland is beautiful and its somewhere i hope to return to one day. It was a long drive up from Suffolk.

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  10 днів тому +1

      A very long drive from Suffolk! You should definitely do the trip again. Thanks for watching :)

  • @BrundleBTW
    @BrundleBTW 16 днів тому +9

    This was so much fun!!!

    • @BrundleBTW
      @BrundleBTW 14 днів тому

      I drove most of the routes blind, and they were picked by producer Louis -
      1. Apple cross to Bealach Na Ba Pass maps.app.goo.gl/f22u1hxcdXX9FsAm8
      2. Ardvreck castle to Kylesku Bridge maps.app.goo.gl/Bpt1CSj1o5BGHDoP9 to maps.app.goo.gl/7KeY96ntyLifNPyMA
      3. Old Military road Braemer maps.app.goo.gl/Tqmc7Pg6yQ5q783x8 to view point at: maps.app.goo.gl/UpHDM4SnbTZCSom36
      I'd rate them 2-3-1 enjoy!

  • @martinboulden4388
    @martinboulden4388 14 днів тому +11

    You sound just like your dad !

  • @stevearkley6086
    @stevearkley6086 14 днів тому +6

    He left the best parts of The Old Military Road out

    • @kerntynan1932
      @kerntynan1932 8 днів тому

      I'm looking forward to driving it again in a couple of months

  • @ianthepelican2709
    @ianthepelican2709 16 днів тому +4

    Did a circuit of the UK back in 2000 in a VW Polo of all things, you would think you'd get bored, but no way, the fantastic scenery and amazing roads through Wales, Lake District and Scotland especially, made up for any lack of horses. I expect now it is too highly travelled by cars and tourists in vans so next time it'll be the motorbike for me. 👍

  • @parsaesteky
    @parsaesteky 14 днів тому +2

    I got this in my recommended videos, and I’m so happy I watched it! Awesome video👏🏼

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  14 днів тому

      We're glad! Thanks for watching.

  • @matthewbeeton2294
    @matthewbeeton2294 14 днів тому +1

    Did the whole NC500 back in 23 and would massively recommend doing the whole thing

  • @adrianflux
    @adrianflux  15 днів тому +7

    What do you think of the new video?
    Let us know if you'd love to take on this ultimate road trip 🏔

    • @BritishBeefy
      @BritishBeefy 15 днів тому

      Did the NC500 in 2021 with 22 mates in other cars ... took my F430, which was too much for some of the roads tbh ... planning to return soon with GT4 or Spyder

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  14 днів тому

      @@BritishBeefy That sounds amazing 👏

    • @BritishBeefy
      @BritishBeefy 14 днів тому

      @@adrianflux ua-cam.com/video/hh6bAHllLOA/v-deo.htmlsi=OkXxyWhj-oAVZIhA

    • @jermainen7846
      @jermainen7846 14 днів тому +1

      Done it last year in my C63 with 8 mates. It was unreal. Otherworldly views that camera just cannot portray. It's a must trip and one I'll be repeating many, many times.

  • @richardearth2848
    @richardearth2848 13 днів тому +1

    Fabulous Alex. Really interesting . 👍 Just like driving From Lynn to Sutton Bridge and back 😀

  • @ianhortonplant
    @ianhortonplant 10 днів тому

    This popped up on my feed for the first time yesterday. I'm really glad I watched it. The roads look incredible. My mate took a group up a few years ago from South Devon and he said it was great and now I see what he was talking about. I think this has to go on the list. Certainly looks a bit more interesting than Dartmoor!

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  10 днів тому

      Thanks for watching Ian! We have lots more videos like this if you'd like to subscribe :)

    • @ianhortonplant
      @ianhortonplant 10 днів тому

      @adrianflux yep, subscribed straight away!

  • @kacperkalbarczyk9367
    @kacperkalbarczyk9367 2 дні тому

    not long ago i did succesfully that pass cought by blizard in bmw 330d on sumer tires :D . Cool adrenaline shot Near-death experience :D

  • @bmd203
    @bmd203 11 днів тому

    Would be great if Alex + Adrian Flux became a regular combo. Engaging and interesting personality with great video production

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  10 днів тому

      Alex has featured in many of our videos and will continue to for the future - make sure you're subscribed to see them!

  • @user-jg6vi4cd7v
    @user-jg6vi4cd7v 10 днів тому

    Wow , Jealous , i need to do that route , looks awesome! love it keep em coming!

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  10 днів тому

      It was absolutely unreal! Thanks for watching :)

  • @steffenchristmas1987
    @steffenchristmas1987 15 днів тому

    Thanks for the journey. I'm planning to do this at a sedate pace at some point in the next couple of years. Take the Land Cruiser, my Scottish Deerhounds, do some camping, hiking, visit some distilleries along the way, take it slow and just enjoy the experience and life along the way.

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  14 днів тому +1

      That sounds absolutely amazing 👍

  • @SundayRacers
    @SundayRacers 14 днів тому +2

    Amazing route, always wanted to do it. I'd put reliability over power though (within reason). You don't want to break down up there!

  • @parakart
    @parakart 14 днів тому

    3:18 that’s just about the point where we had a herd of deer jump out in front of us many moons ago🤣 Driven up and down there a fair few times

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  14 днів тому

      Oh no! 😂 Such a great drive isn't it! Thanks for watching.

  • @OldSillyHector
    @OldSillyHector 11 днів тому

    Brilliant (but I hope you're views don't go too high, as these are my local roads). As you say, the roads are not race tracks, but you can really enjoy it if you put the time in to anticipate the traffic on the single track roads, using the passing places. ALWAYS acknowledge the oncoming traffic with a wave (choose your style of wave). You will often find the 'Postie' is the fastest driver, with the best skills 😉

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  10 днів тому

      Totally agree! Thanks for watching.

  • @Shyted
    @Shyted 14 днів тому +1

    My dream is to do it in a mk1 TT v6 roadster.

  • @scottmarriott1185
    @scottmarriott1185 14 днів тому

    It’s ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

  • @peterwalsh2201
    @peterwalsh2201 3 години тому

    Would have been a lot better if someone else had done the commentary or even better with the sound off.

  • @john_c1
    @john_c1 10 днів тому

    The first part of the road looks very bumpy and narrow. I don't mind if others can enjoy it but it's not exactly my cup of tea 😁

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  10 днів тому +1

      Not for the faint hearted!

    • @john_c1
      @john_c1 10 днів тому

      @ what is the maximum speed you could enjoy on that road? I'm quite curious☺️

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  10 днів тому

      @ The national speed limit of 60mph applies, but it's definitely not an enjoyable speed you want to aim for!
      There are lots of single track roads with passing places, so Alex made sure he was always travelling at the safest speed for visibility, stopping distance and road conditions.

  • @briansteele2723
    @briansteele2723 10 днів тому

    Speaking to the people who run hotels on the route they are grateful for the extra business but the roads such as pass of the cattle are really becoming over-used and especially when campervans pass and cut into the verges, get punctures etc. There are many other great roads in Scotland but definitely do it at least once.

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  10 днів тому

      It's so important to be mindful when travelling these routes - they need to be preserved so future travellers can enjoy them! Thanks for watching and commenting Brian.

  • @user-ps3qk3xl2d
    @user-ps3qk3xl2d 11 днів тому

    That’s hilarious. Sounds just like his father 😂

  • @grahamricketts-bq1ft
    @grahamricketts-bq1ft 14 днів тому +2

    Much better on a bicycle, did it in September last year, wonderful...................shame about all those camper vans though, but drivers were to a man (and woman) really considerate to cyclists.

  • @flight.5133
    @flight.5133 9 днів тому

    Pothole central and ur windscreen and paint will hate you.

    • @CR416
      @CR416 9 днів тому

      Yea… much better just to stick to flat boring roads or better still, leave the car in the garage, that’s what they’re for eh ?

    • @flight.5133
      @flight.5133 9 днів тому

      @@CR416 Flat and boring don't correlate id much rather go to a track where you don't have to look at the road every 2 seconds for potholes

  • @colingreen2320
    @colingreen2320 13 днів тому

    Utterly utterlyness…

  • @darrenboston342
    @darrenboston342 14 днів тому +2

    Pop the route you did pls down on here.👍

    • @BrundleBTW
      @BrundleBTW 14 днів тому +2

      Will ask them to do this!

    • @adrianflux
      @adrianflux  14 днів тому +3

      Started in Applecross, worked their way up to Kylesku Bridge and then down to Old Military Road. Kylesku is 3 hours north of Applecross and the trip up to it is stunning 🙌