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The best cycling routes around Ness

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Cycling around Ness is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Highlands. So you can find your perfect Ness bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 9, 2025

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1. Beauly Firth to Muir of Ord loop from Inverness

44.7km

02:46

250m

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

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2. Loch Ness & Ness Islands loop from Inverness

66.8km

04:10

640m

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

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3. Black Isle loop from Inverness

89.2km

05:27

790m

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

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4. River Nairn & Culloden Viaduct loop from Inverness

40.2km

02:35

480m

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

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5. Loch Ness & Loch Mhor loop from Fort Augustus

56.2km

03:46

890m

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

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6. Cromarty Firth loop from Inverness – The Black Isle

110km

06:37

880m

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

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7. Chanonry Lighthouse loop From Inverness – The Black Isle

75.8km

04:40

690m

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

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8. View of Loch Ness – Inverness City Centre loop from Inverness

92.6km

06:35

1,000m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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9. Inverness City Centre – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Inverness

22.7km

01:35

110m

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

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10. The Great Glen Way – Inverness City Centre loop from Inverness

46.4km

03:49

630m

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

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The best cycling routes around Ness

1. Beauly Firth to Muir of Ord loop from Inverness

2. Loch Ness & Ness Islands loop from Inverness

3. Black Isle loop from Inverness

4. River Nairn & Culloden Viaduct loop from Inverness

5. Loch Ness & Loch Mhor loop from Fort Augustus

6. Cromarty Firth loop from Inverness – The Black Isle

7. Chanonry Lighthouse loop From Inverness – The Black Isle

8. View of Loch Ness – Inverness City Centre loop from Inverness

9. Inverness City Centre – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Inverness

10. The Great Glen Way – Inverness City Centre loop from Inverness

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