Looking for the best road cycling routes around Loch Ness? Then browse our collection of rides around this beautiful lake in in the Highlands below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Inverfarigaig

63.5km

02:51

570m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – View of Loch Ness loop from Dores

24.9km

01:16

320m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. View of Loch Ness – Inverness Cathedral loop from Fort Augustus

111km

05:11

1,310m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4. View of Loch Ness – Carn an t-Suidhe Climb loop from Fort Augustus

41.8km

02:14

740m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. View of Urquhart Castle – Loch Ness Shore loop from Foyers

36.6km

01:53

280m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Loch Ness

1. Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Inverfarigaig

2. Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – View of Loch Ness loop from Dores

3. View of Loch Ness – Inverness Cathedral loop from Fort Augustus

4. View of Loch Ness – Carn an t-Suidhe Climb loop from Fort Augustus

5. View of Urquhart Castle – Loch Ness Shore loop from Foyers

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