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View of the Kessock Bridge – Ord Hill Summit Cairn loop from North Kessock

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View of the Kessock Bridge – Ord Hill Summit Cairn loop from North Kessock

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4.7

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View of the Kessock Bridge – Ord Hill Summit Cairn loop from North Kessock

03:40

12.3km

350m

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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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216 m

Narrow Path with Tight Gate

Highlight • Trail

Tight squeeze for bike

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1.09 km

View of Kessock Bridge

Highlight • Forest

Fabulous view of Kessock Bridge with a bench too. It’s even possible to wild camp here if you have a small tent.

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2.18 km

The summit of Ord Hill is the location of an Iron Age fort, neighbouring that at Craig Phadrig over the Beauly Firth. Whilst the summit itself doesn't have the views the hillside is famous for, it's so close to the main viewpoint and such a pleasant forest run, it would be a shame to miss it.

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4.94 km

View of Loch Lundie

Highlight • Other

10.1 km

Wooden Steps with View of Kessock Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Quite a steep walk on steps but nice views

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10.7 km

View of Moray Firth, Kessock Bridge, and Inverness

Highlight • Bridge

steep hill with hike a bike

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11.0 km

Ord Hill Conglomerate Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural

The geological subsoil of the Black Isle consists predominantly of Old Red Sandstone. But not here. In the south-eastern corner of the peninsula there is a band of conglomerate under the Kessock Bridge extending north to Munlochy Bay. Ord Hill is part of this material (conglomerate) and is exposed at this point.

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

3.03 km

2.68 km

Surfaces

6.45 km

2.89 km

2.57 km

302 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

19°C

10°C

29 %

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View of the Kessock Bridge – Ord Hill Summit Cairn loop from North Kessock