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The Far North 1000 North Kessock, Nr Inverness Andy Uttley
1000Km

Summary

1012Km cycling event starting from North Kessock, Nr Inverness.

Controls at

  • Start
  • Fort Augustus
  • Applecross
  • Torridon
  • Gairloch
  • Durness
  • Thurso
  • Crask Inn
  • Muir of Ord
  • North Kessock
  • Plus 4 information controls

E-Brevet permitted.

Description

Extension of NCC600 - bag drops to the night controls. Begin at 8pm with a pasta party at North Kessock before departing at 10pm. Look after yourself during the day and be pampered at the night/early morning controls
Cycle the first night getting breakfast at Plockton VH at 191k. Second night sleep before breakfast at Ullapool VH at 443k. 3rd night the route takes you past Thurso Premier Inn twice, at 703k and again at 790k. Book the hotel early for a cheap rate. If you don't want the expense of The Premier Inn there is a fall back to share the village hall at Watten with the NCC600 riders at 768k.

Event Date and Location

This event is now closed

  • Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
  • Time: 22:00 to finish by 01:00 (+3 days)
  • Distance: 1000 km (1012 km) in 75h00
  • Starting from: North Kessock, Nr Inverness

Event Information

Speed:
13.33-25 km/h
Climb:
13920m
AAA:
14
Category:
BRM
Body:
Inverness Cycle Club
Audax Points:
10
Event No:
25-600

Facilities

Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Mudguards not required
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File