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Crown And City Centre

Inverness City Centre – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Inverness

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Crown And City Centre

Inverness City Centre – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Inverness

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36

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Inverness City Centre – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Inverness

02:14

32.0km

370m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 15.8 km for 691 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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848 m

Inverness City Centre

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Inverness is a wonderful Scottish city with a fascinating history. Meaning Mouth of the River Ness, the ancient cathedral city is a welcome metropolis in the sprawling Scottish Highlands.

From …

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2

886 m

View of the River Ness from Ness Bridge

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Nice stroll along the river

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3

1.58 km

Infirmary Bridge

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The bridge offers a beautiful perspective of the city and river!

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4

2.68 km

Ness Islands Suspension Bridge

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Small and narrow river Ness footbridge to Ness Island - only for cyclists and pedestrains.

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5

8.89 km

Dochgarroch Locks

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The first loch on the Caledonain Canal out of Inverness, Dochgarroch is a picturesque spot with moored boats, scattered houses and a backdrop of tree-covered hills. The An Talla (Gathering Place) cafe/restaurant is a nice place to stop for refreshments.

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6

21.5 km

Forest Trail Near Inverness

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Pace yourself, its easy to get carried away in this section

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7

21.5 km

Mochra Broch

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Sighns describing historical cattle movements from Highlands

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21.5 km

The Great Glen Way

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The Great Glen Way covers 79 miles of path, track, canal and loch and can be undertaken by bike, on foot or by boat. Whichever way you travel it's an …

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32.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

3.92 km

3.15 km

2.27 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

9.28 km

5.31 km

4.80 km

872 m

199 m

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Elevation

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

83 %

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