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The North Coast 500 with a dog: a dog-friendly route guide
Short answer: Yes, the North Coast 500 has dog-friendly options. We list 55 checked places so far, including The Anderson, Royal Hotel Cromarty, Applecross Inn, Applecross Campsite. Each listing shows where dogs are allowed, any fees, the source and the date we last checked it.
The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile loop that starts and ends in Inverness. We have split it into five stretches, travelling west first. Each place shows where dogs are allowed, any fees and the source we checked.
🏠 Inside: Dog-friendly Chestnut Cottage; the hotel building and 1887 restaurant are pet free🌳 Outside: Yes, in the grounds; lead near the hotel and avoid fields with cattle
🏠 Inside: Rooms 2 and 3 and the apartment, one small or medium dog; on a lead throughout the hotel except the lounge bar restaurant💷 £10 per dog per night
Yes, the North Coast 500 has dog-friendly options. We list 55 checked places so far, including The Anderson, Royal Hotel Cromarty, Applecross Inn, Applecross Campsite. Each listing shows where dogs are allowed, any fees, the source and the date we last checked it.
How much do places to stay in North Coast 500 charge for dogs?
Charges we have recorded: Royal Hotel Cromarty: £10 per dog per night; Kylesku Hotel: £20 per dog per night, maximum £80 per dog; Mackay's Collection self-catering: £50 per dog cleaning charge; Sango Sands Oasis: Free; The Tongue Hotel: £20 per dog per night, maximum £80 per dog; Ben Loyal Hotel: £20 cleaning fee; Mackays Hotel: £25 per dog per stay, maximum 2 dogs per room; Royal Marine Hotel: £20 per dog per night, maximum £80 per dog; Dornoch Castle Hotel: £10 per stay; Glen Mhor Hotel and Apartments: £20 per room per night; Glenmoriston Townhouse: Separate charges apply; waiver signed at check-in; Lochardil House: £20 per dog per night, maximum £80 per dog; Culloden Moor Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite: Pet charges may apply; Ben Wyvis Hotel: £25 to £30 per dog per night; Kinlochewe Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite: Pet charges may apply; The Gairloch Hotel: £10 per dog per night; Ardmair Point Holidays: Charges vary by property; Farr Bay Inn: Up to £20 per stay where shown at booking; Dunnet Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite: Pet charges may apply; Helmsdale Hostel: £10 per dog; Brora Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite: Pet charges may apply; Royal Golf Hotel: £20 per dog per night, maximum £80 per dog.
Are there seasonal dog rules on the North Coast 500?
Some sites set their own. RSPB Dunnet Head asks you to keep your dog close, ideally on a short lead, from 1 April to 15 August for ground-nesting birds. We have not found official seasonal dog bans for the beaches we list, so follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and any signs on the day.
Do dogs need to be on a lead?
Many walks and estates here ask for leads, especially near livestock and ground-nesting birds from April to July. Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and any local signs.
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