Fort Augustus Locks – View of Loch Ness loop from Fort Augustus

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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Fort Augustus Locks – View of Loch Ness loop from Fort Augustus

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Fort Augustus Locks – View of Loch Ness loop from Fort Augustus

04:46

58.7km

1,210m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 183 m for 31 m

After 58.6 km for 31 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

272 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 …

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8.58 km

View of Loch Tarff

Highlight • Lake

Up from Fort Augustus, Loch Tarf lies in a hollow. A lake can hardly be more picturesque.

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8.62 km

Singletrack Path Through Heather Hills

Highlight • Trail

Testing, uphill, rough ground technical section. Energy needed and effort

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10.0 km

View of Loch Duntelchaig and Surrounding Hills

Highlight • Lake

Hope for a sunny day. I wonder what riding this trail would be like in winter snow

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13.3 km

Whitebridge Plantation

Forest

16.4 km

South Ness Trail

Highlight • Trail

24.6 km

Loch Killin

Lake

45.0 km

Corrieyairack Pass Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This gravel road weaves it way from Fort Augustus to the River Spey. Multiple hairpin bends take you to a short descent towards a reservoir and hidden wind farm beyond. Great riding in a remote but accessible location.

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57.0 km

Loch Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stretching 23 miles (37km) south-west from the city of Inverness, Loch Ness is the second-largest Scottish loch by surface area after Loch Lomond and the largest in Britain by volume …

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57.6 km

View of Loch Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

The end-side of Loch Ness, giving a unique view upon the lochs 'small' side. Also from the old harbor at Fort Augustus you'll have some nice views on the loch.

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58.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

16.7 km

16.0 km

3.49 km

298 m

270 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

12.0 km

4.72 km

956 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

8°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 30, 2025,South Ness Gravel Loop from Fort Augustus

A great, varied gravel ride from Fort Augustus, starting on the South Loch Ness Trail, then going through Glen Fechlin and along Loch Killin, up to Stronelairg Wind Farm and the Glendoe Hydro Reservoir, finishing with an amazing 10 km descent through Glen Doe back to Fort Augustus.