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Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. A loop on the Great Glen Way — Invermoriston

10.3km

01:18

310m

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

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2. Loch Dochfour – Dores Beach loop from Dores

21.4km

02:31

270m

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

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3. Lower Viewpoint loop from Inverfarigaig

11.9km

01:31

320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Carn na Leitite loop from Abriachan

9.71km

01:21

400m

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

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5. Dores Beach loop from Dores

5.34km

00:34

40m

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

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The best running trails around Loch Ness

1. A loop on the Great Glen Way — Invermoriston

2. Loch Dochfour – Dores Beach loop from Dores

3. Lower Viewpoint loop from Inverfarigaig

4. Carn na Leitite loop from Abriachan

5. Dores Beach loop from Dores

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