Why You Must Road Trip The NC500 (Best Of The West Coast)

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This week I travel the NC500, Scotland to explore the West Coast on my NC500 road trip in my stealth campervan. 🚐
We end our NC500 route by treating ourselves to a campsite and following an itinerary that will hopefully show us the best NC500 attractions, including Kylesku Bridge, Achmelvic Beach and Ullapool Hill.
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00:00 Intro
00:57 Assynt Viewpoint
03:09 Kylesku Bridge
05:28 Achmelvic Beach
06:56 Ullapool
11:48 Ullapool Hill
14:02 Corrieshalloch Gorge
16:10 Bealach Na Ba Pass
21:02 Isle Of Skye
#NC500 #NorthCoast500 #Scotland

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@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else need their nappy changing after the Bealach Na Ba footage? 😂🏔 Check out the rest of the Scotland series here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLbTGoy-q-M3-cEGof5GiVR_JEj5FZPPBO

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

Chef Lauren out the way I reckon! Chef Will and Charlie taking over from here! 🤟🏼

@jogalil 2 жыл бұрын

How is your van looking?

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

You best be cooking at Stafford

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha agreed! Sorry Lozza!

@valpatch7249 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so bloody funny, absolute nutcases! I’m an old kiwi 80 old and I am in stitches. Thanks you daft buggers 🙃🤣🇳🇿🇳🇿🤣🤣🤣

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

😂🙌🏼 love to hear it! Thanks a lot val.

@vitogiaccone9218 2 жыл бұрын

A Great 23 Minute's Exploring Scotland With You

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@hrdemaio 2 жыл бұрын

Hahhaha Lauren's eye roll! You guys are hilarious.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha she's a clown isn't she!

@ninjabobable Жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm and character is infectious.editing is fantastic!!poor wee Oscar.will be watching all this and loving the memories :)

@CharliePauly Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. This is lovely to hear.

@iverson2977 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣 That sheep 🐑 Bloody tourists ! Some beautiful views 😍

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha little tourist getting in the way! Unreal views!

@williecollins5833 2 жыл бұрын

I was holding on to my desk watching Lauren's reaction to the high bits,lol this is my fav so far of the trip,thanks to all three of you!!

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I still don't think her heart-rate has come down yet! Glad you're enjoying them. Thanks a lot mate!

@clairereid6974 2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna get to TIOS one day, it’s a dream of mine! Peace out you lovely lot! ♥️🐚

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah you definitely should! We hadn't heard much about it before visiting but it was amazing!

@mariemarshall5082 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, hubby & I come to Scotland every year in March, from Bournemouth in our converted Transit, can’t get enough of the beautiful scenery! Your vlogs are entertaining xx

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks a lot guys! Sounds like you do a similar trip to the one we’ve just done. Couldn’t agree more. There’s so much to see!!

@debbiewynne8108 2 жыл бұрын

The atmospheric west with misty mountains...in Cornwall we call it liquid sunshine or mizzle (I had an amazing cat I named Mizzle)... mist and drizzle. Some stunning scenery there, loving the series 💚

@lizziandlewy8803 2 жыл бұрын

Mizzle,, love it! 🤗✌️

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha sounds about right! Can't knock the scenery though, even with the mizzle!

@alexjenkins7159 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody love Lauren ❤ xxx

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

So do I haha! x

@alessia0064 2 жыл бұрын

The very last time I went to the isle of Skye I must have been about 6/7 so we're talking about 50 yrs ago lol, they didn't have a bridge then, we missed the last ferry back so we had to stay there all night in the car, we got some drinks from a vending machine and I burned my mouth because they were too hot, we ended up knocking on somebodys door to use the loo and by law they can't refuse, I thank and pray for that person who let us into their house every day even now 50 yrs later xxx

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha this is awesome! Thanks for sharing, we love hearing peoples stories from the places we visit and glad it could bring back some good/bad memories for you! x

@bernaemckissack6298 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant troops 👌💭💭💭😁😁😁😁

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@philallin5071 2 жыл бұрын

Totally loving your NC500 vlogs.....can't wait until next spring when I'll be following in your footsteps.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks a lot guys, fingers crossed for a bit better weather for you!

@SuperGaryturner 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished this trip on monday didnt see one drop of rain stunning blue skys and scenary.not untill we it loch lomond on way home to sunderland.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Wow no way! Sounds like you got lucky with the weather!

@serua3285 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your channel guys…subscribed after seeing you on wills channel…love your presentation & videos…going to go back and watch some of your Indonesian stuff as live part time in Jakarta & UK…❤️❤️❤️

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah no way, thanks so much and welcome aboard. Oh how we wish we had documented more of our overseas stuff but just gives us more excitement to get back out there! Terima kasih!

@El-Tel63-Terry. 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlogs, love the hook up with Will, you 3 are becoming unmissable 😉👍🏻

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah love to hear it, thanks a lot Terry!

@jackiecampbell2873 2 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing views and that drive I was on the edge of my seat just watching 👀 😀

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha glad you enjoyed it!

@melaniemorrison7855 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog with beautiful scenery xx

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome vlog. What a stunning location. Loving it. Your vans are doing well too.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 Yes so far so good with the vans!

@whiskymacable 2 жыл бұрын

Must have been the same time we went Camping after waiting for the best weather ( 20deg) which turned out to be totally wrong and felt freezing at night so much we had to go out and buy a winter duvet...we had 2days which was enough!...must save up for a Campervan.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha sounds about right, typical isn't it! Yes get yourself a campervan!

@lindataylor6093 2 жыл бұрын

You make me smile 😃

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Linda!

@lexiwilliams9422 2 жыл бұрын

That pasta looks amazing 😉

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Lexi!

@Alivefrom45 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys, those roads look super narrow, but amazing views. looking forward to seeing those in person.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Haha bit of a scary drive but totally worth it!

@andrewsnoozy 2 жыл бұрын

I used to live in Kirkcaldy, Fife and I like it in the East. I remember well that it can be cold, but you don't go to Scotland because its sunny, I go there because its so beautiful. Huge clouds, windswept and beautiful, desolate, clear water, Lock Ness ...

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! The weather didn't surprise us but the views did. Absolutely loved it!

@angelarobins135 2 жыл бұрын

Gutted we won’t cross paths during your Scotland trip, we are setting off next Sat to Arran and up west coast visiting all the places we missed last year, never tire of our amazing country looks like you’re all having a ball despite the weather 😄👍 and Will 👍👍

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah hope the trip went well for you guys! Absolutely loved our visit to Scotland and hopefully we'll be back to do a bit more next summer!

@snoman1999 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Guys new subscriber (jumped over from Wills Channel) 👍🏽 That was an AWSOME road (one of our Favs in UK) but like I told Will I can't believe you didn't go over into Applecross !! The views are to die for and the pub grub is delish ! Then the easier drive out of Applecross is where you encounter all the Highland Cooos 😤 Loving yr work tho ✌🏾 🚐💨❤️

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks a lot Ian. Welcome aboard! 👋🏼 ah man if it wasn’t for the weather we would have, Lauren was gutted she missed the highland cows at applecross too!

@snoman1999 2 жыл бұрын

@@CharliePauly - Get yrselves over here to France and drive some of the Balcony roads 😳 you’ll need yr big boi nappies on for sure 🤣🤣🚐💨❤️

@orchidhouse297 2 жыл бұрын

When someone describes Scotland as 'mean, moody, magnificent,' they are saying it was raining, cold and misty. But some of the charm is how beautiful the mountains look in any weather. You found one of the few real Scottish roads left. A road - passing place with a sign on a post; B road passing place with just a sign, C road no sign, no post. I always thought Scotland was at its best in the Autumn as the Autumn colours developed.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Can certainly vouch for this! Thanks for the info and although the weather was as expected we certainly had an awesome trip!

@mattholland4774 2 жыл бұрын

Great blog, good to meet you all at vanlife eats.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

@NeilM1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie and Lauren, I've just spent 2 weeks at Achmelvich and it there were only 2 days that it rained, and it was only showers! And even though it was sunny and warm the sea was still cold....

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah sounds like you had a bit of a better experience than us haha. All the more reason to go back and visit again one day I guess!

@lizziandlewy8803 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so funny. Lauren, your face pulling is hilarious 😕🤣🤣 So, here's the thing? The whole time I've been watching this Scottish trip, I didn't realize the NC500 was a thing? I thought it was the type of van you were driving lol 🤣🤣 Doh! 🙄 Thanks for the laughs, take care! 🤗✌️

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha brilliant! Love it when things like this happen, easy mistake to make if you're not from the UK! Thanks for keeping up with the journey! x

@lizziandlewy8803 2 жыл бұрын

I am from the UK. 🇬🇧 I'm Scottish. lol. 🤣🤣 ✌️

@ant_hart 2 жыл бұрын

You 3 are brilliant together! I bet it was a right laugh. Definitely doing the NC500 anti clockwise next time… plus…we need to talk about your footy skills Charlie on the radfords vanlife picnic vid 😲😲😲 that was sick mate!

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

It was certainly a trip to remember, can't wait for the next one! Haha thanks Ant, it's been a while but was good to get the football out!

@DaisysOnTour 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Some great footage and banter as always guys & galls!! We just put a deposit down for our first ever camper van, complete with Pop Top, due in March next year!! Can’t wait to get out there exploring. Also just uploaded my first ever you tube video about our new van!!

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot guys! Ah congrats!! Some exciting times ahead for you!

@LucieH1987 2 жыл бұрын

Loving your NC500 videos! Gutted you haven’t experienced the west coast to it’s full potential! So much to see and do if you get the right weather so I hope you head back up hear again! Not sure if you missed a part of the NC500 as when coming from Ullapool I would have thought you would have came through torridon, to applecross and then down the bealach na ba but it looked like you drove up the beleach na ba and then returned the same way, Ps a macaroni pie should be eaten hot! and even better on a buttered roll with some broon sauce 🤣🤣

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks a lot Lucie. I know, haven't had the best luck with weather but could always be worse I suppose. Haha that's right we just done the quick up and down with beleach na ba as we were short on time. As for the macaroni pie, I'll take your word for it haha!

@suzybeetravels 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Scotland 😍 the weather was definitely against you. Fish and chips on a rainy day is the best 😁

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha agreed, fish and chips can always save the day!

@jackbailley 2 жыл бұрын

"Rain Drive Rain Drive!! Loved it nonetheless!

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Cheers mate!

@joannhernandez9884 2 жыл бұрын

“Well, this is awkward!” 🐑🤣🤣 love you guys!

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha damn sheep!

@KatChats. 2 жыл бұрын

Loving your Scotland vlogs! 😍

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@sandihandi7831 2 жыл бұрын

I've always read about Scotland's weather and it is definitely living up to it's reputation. But, this was still a great video. That drive up the mountain and on a single lane road, Charlie, I would have had to change my "nappy" too. Take care and TRAVEL SAFE! Keep those masks handy.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha the weather stayed true to it's rumours! That was a bit close for comfort wasn't it but what an awesome trip! Glad you're enjoying the vlogs!

@lucindastanford2070 2 жыл бұрын

great vid guys

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Bk_MxLife 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the content gang as always. Them bloody sheep 🤣🤣

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha cheers Bill.

@PreparednessVeteran 2 жыл бұрын

Aaah the good ole Scottish weather! The beach looks like something out of the Carribean - You can tell the Scottish people = They're the ones swimming lol. West Coast deffo better - A good place to live! Skin-So-Soft = A good Tick repellent! (Think I'll upgrade my brakes before doing that route). Good tour.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha can always rely on the weather in the UK to be consistent...rain! Absolutely, I tried to swim a few times but they're much braver than me! Definitely get the brakes checked before doing the NC500!

@1Scottishmum 2 жыл бұрын

Beaches are amazing pity the weather isn't but saying that we have had quite a decent summer. Loving the videos x

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, we can't complain! Glad you're enjoying the vlogs!

@lindamcmahon3577 2 жыл бұрын

No views anywhere else in UK like up morth Scotland its breathtaking, don't forget the Avon skin so soft if it's summer as we r well known for our midges.. if u r thinking about it u must go right up 2 the top up 1 side and down the other I would recommend at least 2 full wks. On route u will get sheep cows and other animals sometimes out for a stroll on the narrow twisting rds, u won't regret it treat your self 2 a different holiday. Sky is a beautiful place has a small church up there I believe prisoners of war built it. Enjoy every minute might not get the best weather but worth it. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

We'll second that! Even though the weather was as expected it didn't stop us having an awesome trip and the landscape was incredible!

@MGEE8572 2 жыл бұрын

I got driven up the bealach once and i nearly brought my breakfast back up...... The pub in Applecross has very nice grub.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I think Lauren knows what you mean!

@missybennett600 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tonylong2580 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie Lauren will, I have a brilliant park up for you guys on the Isle of Skye, I promise you that you will not find better I stayed there 3 nights ago ,put this address in your sat nav about half mile before this campsite you will reach the top of a steep hill that over looks the whole bay it’s beautiful the views are amazing there’s 2 park ups to choose from both with great views of the whole bay one is higher up the hill than the other but both great you will love Moyle Park Campsite Address: Glenelg, Kyle, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, IV40 8LA remember the park up is half a mile before the campsite you can’t miss it ENJOY👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much Tony, just seen this and we are home now but will add it to the map for next time haha!

@geraldineconnell3338 2 жыл бұрын

Love you guys. Lauren feel your pain !! Your inspiration is upbeat . Love from Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚🎂💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@geraldineconnell3338 2 жыл бұрын

ps do a glasgow meet up .. x

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah this is lovely to hear, thanks so much! x

@rob20452 2 жыл бұрын

When you say the wrong weather I look at it as more cosy when it's windy and fine rain ,specially this time of year but also when it's cold also.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha very optimistic, I like it!

@joyhursey1480 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your films, pity the weather wasn’t better but still beautiful. Take care x

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying them! Exactly, we can't complain too much!

@ThePistol1977 2 жыл бұрын

Top video m8 me and are lass love them where thinking of doing nc500 in September or October

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, you definitely should. Even with bad weather we had an awesome trip!

@ThePistol1977 2 жыл бұрын

@@CharliePauly thanks for your reply and keep up the videos there brill 👍

@jodiegriffin4311 2 жыл бұрын

Love you guys. You make me want to be a vegetarian with all the lovely food you make. Lush 🤩

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much! We do like to experiment with the veggies haha xx

@seanroger9989 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! So strange watching back knowing you guys were behind us on the NC500. Me and my Gf were saying the same things as you guys"weather not great but atleast the midges are not about" . Looked like you guys cut out a big chuck of the NC500 and took the alternative route for motor homes . Do you guys have a PO box?

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha no way! What big chunk is that? I thought we completed it! No we don't have a PO box anymore unfortunately.

@lucksolive 2 жыл бұрын

Noticed over the last few vlogs that will isn't in them as much as he was when it started. I find will added more fun to the videos and kinda missed him in the last few episodes...I wish he would upload more on his channel.. keep up the solid flow guys, but please film more of will when he's there

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha we tried to include him a bit more in the beginning to give the viewers an idea of who we were travelling with, but this is the Charlie & Lauren channel after all. Hopefully he'll upload his Scotland vlogs soon so you can get your Will fix.

@Steve-ul6pe 2 жыл бұрын

Great seeing your trip. I was born in Glasgow and currently live in San Diego, California. Your weather is just as I remembered it (midges too!). My name is Stephen McClure. We are a sub-clan to the MacLeods from the Isle of Skye right where you are presently. When you get down to Glasgow do you plan to visit any of the islands in the river Clyde - Arran or the isle of Cumbrae (with the town of Millport - that was our holiday destination when we were kids)?

@rockyzrockyx917 2 жыл бұрын

Them's fighting words I hope you realize.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Sounds like you've lived an interesting life! Didn't get chance to visit any of the islands but definitely need to get back up to Scotland next summer!

@mercutio39 2 жыл бұрын

I have loved the trip... I also follow Will so I hope I'm seeing it all. Question: How do you decide who cooks? or if you want to have a meal alone?

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Aww amazing! Thanks for following the trip. And usually I cook. (Lauren). Just because I love doing it and I like to get creative with food. But Charlie sometimes helps or some nights he likes to cook too. If we want something different, we just cook separate 😃 x

@InterceptorSC 2 жыл бұрын

You were unlucky I did west coast on my scooter years ago before it was named and was sunny .Still cold tho 😆

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha bet that was a bit of a different journey to the one we done!

@njrmodelling 2 жыл бұрын

Macaroni Pies Rule!!!!!

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha we'll leave them all to you!

@folkandcoveracoustic7892 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys great video a question how did you get on doing such along drive with the transit seats were they comfortable

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks guys! We find the driver seat super comfy, although the passenger seems to lean to the left a little haha, but maybe that's just our van!

@folkandcoveracoustic7892 2 жыл бұрын

@@CharliePauly thanks for the reply guys I'm just getting the 2007 transit and selling our vauxhsll vivaro camper so hopefully be all good love your videos

@8233126454 2 жыл бұрын

Loving your all vlog's . And welcome to Indian in advance bro

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Namaste! Thanks so much!

@geraldineconnell3338 2 жыл бұрын

Get to the Isle of Barra x

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Will add it to the list, thanks!

@Sorme1001 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the Vlogs, loving the enthusiasm - but I think you guys and Will should swap channels for an episode, him upload a 'narrowboat' experience and you guys vlog from a dogging spot! :)

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha sounds like a brilliant idea!

@brianpoole6717 2 жыл бұрын

must go neist point lighthouses guys

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Ah we had to bypass Neist Point as we were running out of time!

@grumpyoldmanonabike8313 2 жыл бұрын

2 n half hour drive to skye which way did you go,its around 30 miles from where you where

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Damn google maps!

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t vegan fish and chips just chips lol . Poor Lauren’s face on apple cross lol brilliant

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha the fish shaped things were made out of Quorn I think! Bless Lauren!

@chrisrothwell69 2 жыл бұрын

How do you spot an English driver in the Highlands ? They've stopped for the sheep 🐑 ! 🤣🤣🤣

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Haha isn't this the truth!

@damienlafferty7555 2 жыл бұрын

Saw a article you might be interested in Lauren

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@damienlafferty7555 2 жыл бұрын

Hope this helps❤

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@fyrekat66 2 жыл бұрын

Still lovin it ❤

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@defitppm1364 2 жыл бұрын

Number one com

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RAFFIREMAN2 2 жыл бұрын

What no Cooowes

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

I know! What the hell!

@calvinliu6304 2 жыл бұрын

2nd

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Calvin!

@andrewhindmarch2107 2 жыл бұрын

17m 13s Those faces! F**k that! We'll give it a miss thanks.

@Hopeful_Wanderer 2 жыл бұрын

Compared to a few years ago the Applecross is a shocking joke. Last time I went over it 2 breakdowns and queues.... Brought on by this kind of mindless popularisation. It's destroying local communities.

@CharliePauly 2 жыл бұрын

Mindless popularisation? It's called tourism.