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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

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

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Highlands

Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

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

Hard

4.6

(41)

198

hikers

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

05:40

20.7km

330m

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: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 10.3 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.13 km

Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

7.94 km

Great Glen Way High and Low Route Junction

Highlight • Forest

Here you have to decide. Take the small path left for the high route or go straight/right for the low route.

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8.15 km

Stone Bench Near Loch Ness

Highlight • Structure

Take a rest where you can, there are not many alternatives.

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8.57 km

Forest Wild Camping Spot

Highlight • Forest

There‘s an improvised fireplace as well.

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10.4 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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10.4 km

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive lock system at the entrance of the canal.

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10.9 km

View of Loch Ness from Fort Augustus

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are in Fort Augustus this view of Loch Ness is an absolute must. From this vibrant little Highlands hamlet, you get a wonderful view of the most famous …

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16.1 km

Viewpoint

20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

2.01 km

1.04 km

800 m

524 m

361 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

2.26 km

1.42 km

1.17 km

1.06 km

846 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

19°C

13°C

89 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

December 20, 2021,Small part of Great Glen Way

Easy going route mostly very wide fire track. Need to ride by bike this route end to end.

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

Waterfall

Great Glen Way High and Low Route Junction

Stone Bench Near Loch Ness

Forest Wild Camping Spot

Fort Augustus Locks

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

View of Loch Ness from Fort Augustus

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