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The best running trails around Ness

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Running around Ness is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Ness—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 24, 2025

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1. Ness Islands & Ness Banks loop

4.80km

00:30

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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261

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2. Inverness Castle and Ness Islands loop

4.24km

00:26

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Caledonian Canal — Inverness

4.93km

00:33

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. A loop on the Great Glen Way — Invermoriston

10.3km

01:18

310m

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

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5. Wooden Serpent Sculpture loop from Inverness

7.13km

00:44

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

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438

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6. Ness Bank, Inverness loop from Lochardil

18.0km

01:52

90m

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

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4.2

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292

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7. Greig Street Bridge – Caledonian Canal Path loop from Inverness

19.2km

02:02

50m

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

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175

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8. Ness Bank, Inverness loop from Bught

4.37km

00:27

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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153

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9. Ness Islands – Clachnaharry Lock loop from Inverness

26.6km

02:49

80m

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

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10. Dores Beach loop from Dores

9.54km

01:08

110m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Ness

1. Ness Islands & Ness Banks loop

2. Inverness Castle and Ness Islands loop

3. Caledonian Canal — Inverness

4. A loop on the Great Glen Way — Invermoriston

5. Wooden Serpent Sculpture loop from Inverness

6. Ness Bank, Inverness loop from Lochardil

7. Greig Street Bridge – Caledonian Canal Path loop from Inverness

8. Ness Bank, Inverness loop from Bught

9. Ness Islands – Clachnaharry Lock loop from Inverness

10. Dores Beach loop from Dores

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