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Dochgarroch Locks – Caledonian Canal Path loop from Ballifeary

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Dochgarroch Locks – Caledonian Canal Path loop from Ballifeary

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4.8

(19)

171

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Dochgarroch Locks – Caledonian Canal Path loop from Ballifeary

03:05

12.1km

30m

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 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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117 m

Inverness Botanic Gardens and Café

Highlight • Cafe

The botanical garden is small but beautiful. The garden is surrounded by a high wall, and the protected microclimate can be felt. The greenhouses show tropical plants, Mediterranean plants and succulents. Pretty mixed borders have been laid out in the outdoor area. In the adjoining outdoor area there is a wild and vegetable garden. In front of the wall there are attractive flowering (07.06.2024) natural meadows. There is a lot going on in the cafe, and sweet and savory things are on offer.

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6.47 km

Dochgarroch Locks, Caledonian Canal

Highlight • River

6.53 km

Dochgarroch Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

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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6.59 km

Caledonian Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle path along the Caledonian Canal, beautiful for walking or gravelling

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

466 m

385 m

357 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

19°C

14°C

80 %

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Dochgarroch Locks – Caledonian Canal Path loop from Ballifeary

Inverness Botanic Gardens and Café

Dochgarroch Locks, Caledonian Canal

Dochgarroch Locks

Caledonian Canal Path

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