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Ness Islands Suspension Bridge – Ness Islands loop from Lochardil

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Ness Islands Suspension Bridge – Ness Islands loop from Lochardil

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Ness Islands Suspension Bridge – Ness Islands loop from Lochardil

01:21

5.20km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.06 km

Ness Islands Suspension Bridge

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This Victorian suspension footbridge takes you across the east channel of the River Ness on a footpath from Island Bank Road. It allows people to access Ness Islands, which are …

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1.31 km

Nessie wooden sculpture on the banks of the River Ness

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very nicely done woodwork, top

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1.42 km

Wooden Nessie sculpture on the Ness Islands

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beautiful wood carvings by the river

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1.45 km

Ness Islands

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The Ness Islands are a group of small islands in the middle of the River Ness. The islands are connected by Victorian suspension bridges and are a lovely place to …

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1.89 km

Ness Islands Riverside View

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Beautiful view of the river. Fabulous!

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2.11 km

Infirmary Bridge (River Ness footbridge)

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View from the bridge

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2.79 km

Inverness Botanic Gardens and Café

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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 …

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3.99 km

Ness Islands

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The island is a green oasis in the city

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5.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.32 km

1.26 km

1.01 km

602 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

1.39 km

495 m

256 m

193 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

13°C

83 %

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Ness Islands Suspension Bridge – Ness Islands loop from Lochardil

Ness Islands Suspension Bridge

Nessie wooden sculpture on the banks of the River Ness

Wooden Nessie sculpture on the Ness Islands

Ness Islands

Ness Islands Riverside View

Infirmary Bridge (River Ness footbridge)

Inverness Botanic Gardens and Café

Ness Islands

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