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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

View of Loch Ness – Fort Augustus Locks loop from Fort Augustus

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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

View of Loch Ness – Fort Augustus Locks loop from Fort Augustus

Moderate

4.5

(33)

117

hikers

View of Loch Ness – Fort Augustus Locks loop from Fort Augustus

03:25

11.9km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 11.3 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

Ardachy Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful old stone bridge

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5.41 km

View of Fort Augustus and the Great Glen

Highlight • Lake

7.41 km

View of Loch Ness from the Old Military Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice viewpoint over Loch Ness from the curve of the old Military Road. This point is above the B862 and below Borlum Hill.

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8.10 km

View of Fort Augustus and Loch Ness

Highlight • Lake

There are spectacular views of Fort Augustus from the South Loch Ness Trail as it ascends eastward at the southern end of Loch Ness. Around here this new and well-maintained trail runs just above the B862 (General Wade’s old Military Road to Inverness).

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9.38 km

Loch Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stretching 23 miles (37km) south-west from the city of Inverness, Loch Ness is the second-largest Scottish loch by surface area after Loch Lomond and the largest in Britain by volume due to its great depth. Famous for the legend of 'Nessie' the Loch Ness Monster, it's a popular destination yet many parts of its extensive coastline, particularly along the south-eastern bank, still feel remote and wild.

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9.96 km

View of Loch Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

The end-side of Loch Ness, giving a unique view upon the lochs 'small' side. Also from the old harbor at Fort Augustus you'll have some nice views on the loch.

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11.0 km

Fort Augustus Locks

Highlight • Structure

Fort Augustus sits on the southern banks of the Loch Ness. From the historic and picturesque hamlet, you get wonderful views of the loch and many tourists come here to hike, bike—and catch a glimpse of the Loch Ness Monster. There are plenty of places to eat and drink here.

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11.0 km

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive lock system at the entrance of the canal.

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

1.35 km

882 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.22 km

1.36 km

1.21 km

1.20 km

862 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

17°C

87 %

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View of Loch Ness – Fort Augustus Locks loop from Fort Augustus

Ardachy Bridge

View of Fort Augustus and the Great Glen

View of Loch Ness from the Old Military Road

View of Fort Augustus and Loch Ness

Loch Ness

View of Loch Ness

Fort Augustus Locks

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

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