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Highlands

Ness

Easy hikes and walks around Ness

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Exploring Ness on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Ness. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Loch Ness loop to Aldourie Castle from Dores

7.00km

01:52

80m

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(79)

493

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2. Inverness Castle and Ness Islands loop

4.72km

01:13

30m

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. River Ness – Inverness Cathedral loop from Inverness

6.23km

01:36

20m

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(55)

248

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4. Foyers Bay — Shore of Loch Ness – Falls of Foyers loop from Foyers

4.81km

01:25

140m

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(113)

988

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5. Inverness Cathedral – River Ness loop from Bught

6.19km

01:35

20m

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(25)

185

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6. Inverness Town House – Greig Street Bridge loop from Haugh

6.25km

01:39

50m

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(18)

147

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7. Bench With View of Loch Ness – Enchanted Forest loop from Fort Augustus

3.92km

01:09

110m

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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114

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8. Muirtown Locks – Caledonian Canal Promenade loop from Muirtown

5.39km

01:23

20m

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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115

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9. Inverness Cathedral – Greig Street Suspension Bridge loop from Inverness

3.47km

00:54

20m

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. River Ness – Ness Islands loop from Ballifeary

2.52km

00:38

0m

0m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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