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Muirtown Locks – View of Beauly Firth loop from Ballifeary

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Muirtown Locks – View of Beauly Firth loop from Ballifeary

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4.7

(3)

56

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Muirtown Locks – View of Beauly Firth loop from Ballifeary

02:12

8.60km

40m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.24 km

Muirtown Locks

Highlight • River

The Muirtown Locks - a flight of locks) are located at the end (or beginning - as you prefer) of the Caledonian Canal. It connects western and eastern Scotland.
Literature on this de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaledonischer_Kanal

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2

2.70 km

Muirtown Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

3

3.72 km

Clachnaharry Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Great for Sunday lunches/roast dinner and good selection of beers

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4

4.21 km

View of Beauly Firth

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent views of the Beauly Firth

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5

4.64 km

Old shipwreck on the Beauly Firth

Highlight • Beach

6

6.10 km

Caledonian Canal Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

B

8.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

2.39 km

280 m

111 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

1.83 km

1.49 km

894 m

756 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 5 May

12°C

-1°C

28 %

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