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View of Loch Ness – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

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View of Loch Ness – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

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View of Loch Ness – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

04:00

42.5km

1,100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.7 km for 526 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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983 m

View of Loch Ness and Drumnadrochit

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Rough terrain in parts.

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5.77 km

View of Loch Ness

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Looking down on passing clouds moving through Loch Ness

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6.49 km

Loch Ness Clay Works Pottery and Café

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Nice, out-of-the-way place to have a cup of tea or buy a souvenir. Perfect place for a rest after the tour to Meall Fuar-mhonaidh. See lochnessclayworks.com for any details.

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10.6 km

Wooden Bridge and Waterfall

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10.7 km

View of Loch Ness

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There's not a lot of open or clear views upon Loch Ness when hiking or riding the Great Glen Way, as there's a lot of forest there. So when now …

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11.5 km

Great Glen Way High Route and Low Route Junction

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Here you have to decide! Turn left for the low route or right to the high route. The high route has stunning views and is a little bit shorter to go.

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21.4 km

Invermoriston Falls and Old Bridge

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Spectacular place with fast-flowing falls and beautiful river set within a wooded gorge. The bridge was first built in 1813, forming part of the main road between Drumnadrochit and Fort …

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32.9 km

Viewpoint

36.3 km

Seada Luig Honesty Box

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This ‘wee organic food box’ sells fresh, homemade goods to folks on the Great Glen Way. You can top-up on things like flapjacks, bread, scones and water. Owners David and …

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42.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

13.9 km

904 m

605 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

13.6 km

7.70 km

1.07 km

847 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 19 June

18°C

10°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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View of Loch Ness – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

View of Loch Ness and Drumnadrochit

View of Loch Ness

Loch Ness Clay Works Pottery and Café

Wooden Bridge and Waterfall

View of Loch Ness

Great Glen Way High Route and Low Route Junction

Invermoriston Falls and Old Bridge

Seada Luig Honesty Box

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