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Ness Islands Suspension Bridge – Ness Islands loop from Ballifeary

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Ness Islands Suspension Bridge – Ness Islands loop from Ballifeary

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5.0

(2)

27

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Ness Islands Suspension Bridge – Ness Islands loop from Ballifeary

00:50

11.9km

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.75 km for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.27 km

Ness Islands Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Small and narrow river Ness footbridge to Ness Island - only for cyclists and pedestrains.

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2

1.53 km

Ness Islands

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 explore. The Ness Islands walk, roughly three miles (five kilometres), takes you past landmarks including the Ice Centre, Botanic Gardens, and Inverness Cathedral.

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3

1.82 km

Bridge with Inspirational Plaque

Highlight • Bridge

This was my first mini-stop on my NC500 journey, and reading these words filled my heart for my entire adventure. Thanks to whoever wrote them!

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4

1.84 km

Ness Islands

Highlight • River

The island is a green oasis in the city

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5

7.61 km

View of Beauly Firth

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent views of the Beauly Firth

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6

7.89 km

Clachnaharry Lock

Highlight • Structure

7

9.28 km

Muirtown Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

8

9.91 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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B

11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

3.43 km

2.90 km

575 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

2.93 km

1.29 km

1.21 km

1.10 km

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Friday 26 June

25°C

13°C

75 %

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