Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Running trails & routes

Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Fort Augustus Locks – Fort Augustus Swing Bridge loop from Fort Augustus

Running trails & routes

Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Fort Augustus Locks – Fort Augustus Swing Bridge loop from Fort Augustus

Moderate

79

runners

Fort Augustus Locks – Fort Augustus Swing Bridge loop from Fort Augustus

00:50

8.09km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 194 m for 15 m

After 288 m for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

16 m

Monster Fish & Chips Co. Loch Ness

Highlight • Other

2

155 m

Caledonian Canal Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent presentation about the planning and construction phase of the Caledonian Canal.

Tip by

3

259 m

Fort Augustus Locks

Highlight • Structure

Fort Augustus sits on the southern banks of the Loch Ness. From the historic and picturesque hamlet, you get wonderful views of the loch and many tourists come here to …

Tip by

4

4.01 km

Kytra Lock

Highlight • Structure

You can rest on a small bench next to the canal.

Tip by

5

7.47 km

Fort Augustus Locks (Caledonian Canal)

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Unique series of locks connecting Loch Ness to the Caledonian Channel. Due to the high differential they needed multiple locks, giving this unique place in the middle of Fort Augutus. …

Tip by

6

7.87 km

Canal Side Pub Terrace

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

7.93 km

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive lock system at the entrance of the canal.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

8.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.46 km

1.21 km

382 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.86 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Tuesday 5 May

13°C

2°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

5.0

98

Glen Affric loop from Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin

02:00h

17.5km

190m

5.0

4

A loop on the Great Glen Way — Invermoriston

01:18h

10.3km

310m

6

Tom a' Chòinich & Beinn Fhionnlaidh loop from Loch Affric

04:53h

30.6km

1,650m

3

Dog Falls Trail

00:32h

4.37km

140m

2

Dog Falls & Plodda Falls waterfall loop from Glen Affric

02:39h

20.9km

450m

An Socach & the Glen Affric Youth Hostel loop from Loch Affric

04:38h

32.4km

1,160m

79

Fort Augustus Locks – Fort Augustus Swing Bridge loop from Fort Augustus

00:50h

8.09km

20m

35

Beinn a' Chlachair – Creag Pitridh loop from Moy Lodge - Westbound

04:20h

29.3km

1,210m

22

Mullach Fraoch-choire Summit – Valley Trail with Stream loop from Allt a' Chaorainn Bhig

02:36h

14.7km

1,000m

3.0

17

Enchanted Forest – Stone Bench Near Loch Ness loop from Fort Augustus

01:11h

9.85km

270m

5.0

18

Bench With View of Loch Ness – Balmacaan Wood loop from Drumnadrochit

00:58h

7.86km

180m

15

Fort Augustus Locks – Cafe Cobbs loop from Fort Augustus

00:33h

4.91km

30m