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Dores And Essich

View of Loch Ness from Dores – View of Aldourie Castle loop from Dores

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Dores And Essich

View of Loch Ness from Dores – View of Aldourie Castle loop from Dores

Moderate

10

runners

View of Loch Ness from Dores – View of Aldourie Castle loop from Dores

01:17

10.9km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10 m

Ness Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee and homemade cake. Not speciality coffee but still a nice place to sit out in good weather.

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2

223 m

View of Loch Ness from Dores

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Great paths along the River Ness enlang .....

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3

404 m

Dores Beach

Highlight • Lake

4

465 m

View of Loch Ness from Dores Beach

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This is one of the best views of Loch Ness. Perhaps you might spot the Loch Ness Monster?! The mysterious Nessie was first photographed in 1933 and continues to be …

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5

692 m

View of Loch Ness

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6

2.54 km

View of Loch Ness

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Magnificent view of Loch Ness

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7

2.83 km

Shore of Loch Ness

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8

3.14 km

View of Aldourie Castle

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Here you can sneak a peak through the woods at this lovingly maintained building. This privately owned castle is available to rent, and stands on the grounds of the original …

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

3.99 km

439 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

2.14 km

1.78 km

406 m

285 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

12°C

8°C

86 %

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