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View from Carn na Leitire – Heather Hut Shelter loop from AFT Forest Classroom

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View from Carn na Leitire – Heather Hut Shelter loop from AFT Forest Classroom

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59

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View from Carn na Leitire – Heather Hut Shelter loop from AFT Forest Classroom

03:06

10.1km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

31 m

Abriachan Forest Trust

Highlight • MTB Park

Abriachan Forest Trust bought the forest at the bottom of the Carn na Leitire and built spectacular paths, family suited mountain bike trails, innovative outdoor learning as well as health and well-being opportunities.

abriachan.org.uk

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2

367 m

Thatched-Roof Roundhouse

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3

1.32 km

Carved Wildlife Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

take time and admire the wildlife

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4

1.62 km

View from Carn na Leitire

Highlight • Natural Monument

Excellent views into the Great Glen Fault, down to Loch Ness and north-east towards Inverness. There are also several interesting sculptures on the ascent and summit.

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5

1.77 km

View of Loch Laide from the Slopes of Carn na Leitire

Highlight • Lake

From here on the slopes of Carn na Leitire you are afforded beautiful views north toward Loch Laide and the surrounding hills of Loch Ness. There's a bench here where you can catch your breath before continuing your climb.

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6

2.65 km

Heather in Bloom

Highlight • Natural

7

3.63 km

Heather Hut Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Cute little shelter to escape the rain. Also has benches to sit on.

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8

6.22 km

The Distillery Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

You could almost miss this one if you are not paying attention as it is a bit tugged away from the trail. The distillery hut tells the story of the …

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B

10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

3.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.07 km

1.83 km

236 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Saturday 27 June

19°C

13°C

35 %

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