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Dores And Essich

View of Loch Ness – View of Loch Ness from Dores loop from Dores

Mountain biking trails

Dores And Essich

View of Loch Ness – View of Loch Ness from Dores loop from Dores

Moderate

5.0

(2)

18

riders

View of Loch Ness – View of Loch Ness from Dores loop from Dores

02:07

37.9km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Bus stop

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100 m

View of Loch Ness

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Wonderful small beach on the lake, where the hut of the Nessie is located. You don't have to go to the café, there are tables right on the beach.

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586 m

View of Loch Ness from Dores Beach

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This is one of the best views of Loch Ness. Perhaps you might spot the Loch Ness Monster?! The mysterious Nessie was first photographed in 1933 and continues to be …

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828 m

View of Loch Ness from Dores

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Great paths along the River Ness enlang .....

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1.52 km

View of Loch Ness and Surrounding Mountains

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5

3.15 km

View of the Hills and Fields

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6

14.4 km

Caledonian Canal Swing Bridge

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Watch the boats traveling through the gates along the canal.

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15.7 km

Caledonian Canal Path

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Cycle path along the Caledonian Canal, beautiful for walking or gravelling

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37.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

11.7 km

8.00 km

3.68 km

595 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

15.0 km

1.43 km

659 m

484 m

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Sunday 9 August

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