North Coast 500 Advice

Wedgy, people live there and HGVs and buses use those roads so I think the Sportage will fit!😂😂

Look up the Visit Scotland website for lists of accommodation. It's a useful guide.

Just look up the Scottish  Covid Travel Rules & Laws though, because you might get a fine, payable only in Scottish Pounds, every time you cross a Geographic Boundary,  as designated by Wee McBurney.  

Seriously you're likely to have more problems with Ward Bond and his latest Wagon Train comprised of loads of furriners in their motorhomes etc.  Seriously they can and do cause a problem on the narrower parts and fill up the passing places without a care .

If you’re actually able to go at that time, be prepared for it being extremely busy. We did some of the eastern route in September last year and I kid you not, every second vehicle on the road was a campervan. Quite a few sites were closed and many of sites throughout Scotland were full - plan & book ahead essential. 

Have a look on Youtube there are lots of videos of the route. Personally can't see you having an issue with your Kia.

David

Thanks for the advice, I think I will have plenty of time to plan the trip before restrictions are lifted. 

Has anyone done this towing a caravan?

There are quite a lot of threads in this UK Sites & Touring section about towing a caravan on the NC500. Here's the most recent.

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/sites-touring/uk-sites-touring/towing-a-caravan-on-the-nc500/

Ask away if you have any specific questions.