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View of Beauly Firth – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dochgarroch

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View of Beauly Firth – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dochgarroch

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View of Beauly Firth – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dochgarroch

01:31

20.3km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.5 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.83 km

Tomfat Singletrack – Big Dipper

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Nice easy track, can be a wee bit muddy but there is fun in that too. Nice smelling forest after the rain.

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9.42 km

Caledonian Canal at Inverness

Highlight • Structure

Easy cycle/walk on fine gravel path, watching the boats go in and out when they sail.

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9.69 km

View of Beauly Firth

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent views of the Beauly Firth

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11.1 km

Caledonian Canal

Highlight • River

Just about down to sea level. Popular place

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14.3 km

Ness Hydro Power Screw

Highlight • Rest Area

information hut about a few life cycles related to loch Ness and how the screw works

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15.4 km

Caledonian Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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19.6 km

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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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

2.44 km

1.54 km

1.02 km

691 m

298 m

112 m

Surfaces

8.35 km

6.23 km

2.61 km

2.42 km

681 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

4°C

41 %

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View of Beauly Firth – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dochgarroch

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Ness Hydro Power Screw

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