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In pictures: Riding the North Coast 500

The North Coast 500 is one of Scotland's most famous tourist routes. Photographer Paul Campbell followed four cyclists from Aberdeen as they tackled the 516-mile (830km) journey.

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Jordan Leyden, Keith Riddoch and brothers Euan and Callum Smith cycled the NC500 in five days
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Starting and finishing in Inverness, the route follows roads through areas including the Black Isle, Easter Ross, Sutherland, Caithness and Wester Ross
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The cycle raised money for cancer charity Clan
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Haar makes for a damp ride during the five-day cycle
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The NC500 involves some gruelling hill climbs
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The cyclists had their share of aches and pains along the 516 miles
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The riders were rewarded with some fine weather and stunning scenery

All images the copyright of Paul Campbell.