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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

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

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Highlands

Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

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

Hard

4.8

(25)

117

hikers

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

06:02

20.6km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 176 m for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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242 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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326 m

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive lock system at the entrance of the canal.

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4.01 km

Hidden Waterfall in the Scottish Highlands

Highlight • Forest

In the corner of the way there is a small path to the waterfall. Don‘t miss it – it‘s not easy to spot, so follow your ears! There is a …

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4.45 km

View of Loch Ness and Fort Augustus

Highlight • Settlement

Breathtaking view

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5.59 km

View of the Southern Great Glen

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6.16 km

Stone Shelter with Bench and View

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Great rest area on top of the mountain

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6.21 km

View of Loch Ness from the Altsigh Path

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10.8 km

Junction of High and Low Routes, Great Glen Way

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Here you have to decide! Left: low route to Fort Augustus, small path straight: high route.

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15.2 km

Viewpoint

20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

1.64 km

659 m

520 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

8.16 km

1.82 km

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

16°C

11°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

May 8, 2022,Great Glen Way: An epic coast-to-coast across the Highlands in 7 stages... - Day 4 - Hike

Don't head off too early today as once you have reached Fort Augustus it's the perfect place to stop for some breakfast and a coffee! This is a tourist spot and a lovely place to relax before moving on. There are toilets (which you may have to pay for) on the way out of Fort Augustus.

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

Fort Augustus Locks

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Hidden Waterfall in the Scottish Highlands

View of Loch Ness and Fort Augustus

View of the Southern Great Glen

Stone Shelter with Bench and View

View of Loch Ness from the Altsigh Path

Junction of High and Low Routes, Great Glen Way

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