GoNC500 - Motorhome Adventures on Scotland's North Coast 500
Try: Durness Β· electric hookup Β· wild Β· free Β· Caithness Β· booking required
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🌲 Free & Wild Parking Spots

Informal laybys and car parks where overnight motorhome stays are tolerated. Always follow the responsible motorhoming guidelines below.

⚠️ Responsible Motorhoming: The Scottish Outdoor Access Code does not apply to motor vehicles. Do not block passing places or roads. Dispose of waste properly. Support local businesses. No awnings or outdoor furniture in public areas.
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Free layby

Kylesku Bridge Layby

πŸ“ Sutherland
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Free carpark

John o' Groats Car Park

πŸ“ Caithness
βœ“ Toilets (daytime) βœ“ CafΓ© nearby
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Informal layby

Sango Bay Durness (Roadside)

πŸ“ Sutherland
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Informal layby

Kyle of Tongue Causeway Layby

πŸ“ Sutherland
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Informal layby

Oldshoremore Beach Layby

πŸ“ Sutherland ⚠️ Smaller vehicles only
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Free car park

Achmelvich Beach Car Park

πŸ“ Sutherland
βœ“ Basic toilets (seasonal)
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Informal layby

Stoer Lighthouse / Point of Stoer

πŸ“ Sutherland ⚠️ Smaller vehicles only
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Free car park

Blairmore Car Park (Sandwood Bay access)

πŸ“ Sutherland
βœ“ Information board
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Highland scheme / Free

Dunnet Head Car Park

πŸ“ Caithness
βœ“ Toilets (basic, seasonal)
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Highland scheme

Torvean Car Park

πŸ“ Inverness-shire
βœ“ Electric hookup βœ“ Fresh water βœ“ Waste disposal βœ“ Showers (leisure centre)
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Important Notes for NC500 Motorhome Parking

Scottish Outdoor Access Code: The Code does NOT apply to motor vehicles. You cannot simply park anywhere. The Road Traffic Act 1988 allows parking up to 15 yards off a public road, but this does not confer any right to park overnight.

When parking informally, please: do not block roads or passing places, dispose of waste at designated facilities, support local businesses, and never park close to residential properties or cemeteries. Keep all activity inside your vehicle (no awnings or outdoor furniture). Many car parks now display "no overnight parking" signs β€” always check before settling for the night.

We strongly recommend booking campsites in advance during July and August. Outside peak season you'll find much more flexibility. Always carry contact details for your nearest campsite in case you need facilities unexpectedly.