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Fort Augustus Locks – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

Fort Augustus Locks – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

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Fort Augustus Locks – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

08:13

102km

2,050m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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After 69.5 km for 31 m

After 69.6 km for 15 m

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33.3 km

Tomich Memorial Fountain

Highlight • Historical Site

This feature seems to be a combination of both a memorial and a water point. No water is running now but it must have been in the past. You can sit down and rest or hydrate and eat here

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55.6 km

Gravel Road to Fort Augustus

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

For a smooth fire road with the finest Scottish gravel check out this alternative to the busy main road to get back to Fort Augustus.

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69.5 km

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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74.9 km

Viewpoint

81.1 km

Thomas Telford Bridge over the River Moriston

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Invermoriston’s Thomas Telford bridge makes a spectacular crossing over the River Moriston falls. Nestled amidst a breathtakingly-beautiful landscape, the bridge is a much-loved spot and is a great place to …

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81.3 km

Invermoriston Old Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice view upon the old bridge of Invermoriston from the new one. The old bridge is only accessible for hikers and bikers nowadays.

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90.8 km

View of Loch Ness

Highlight • Lake

There's not a lot of open or clear views upon Loch Ness when hiking or riding the Great Glen Way, as there's a lot of forest there. So when now …

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94.7 km

High Route or Low Route Junction

Highlight • Trail

Time to decide between the high route to the right and low route to the left. The Loch Ness 360 website recommends the low route is suitable for walkers, mountain …

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95.4 km

View of Loch Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking down on passing clouds moving through Loch Ness

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102 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.7 km

18.5 km

9.81 km

5.04 km

337 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.1 km

17.1 km

13.8 km

3.02 km

2.52 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 25 June

17°C

12°C

92 %

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Fort Augustus Locks – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

Tomich Memorial Fountain

Gravel Road to Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus Locks

Thomas Telford Bridge over the River Moriston

Invermoriston Old Bridge

View of Loch Ness

High Route or Low Route Junction

View of Loch Ness

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