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Descent Into Dores – View of Inverness Road loop from Lochardil

Descent Into Dores – View of Inverness Road loop from Lochardil

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Descent Into Dores – View of Inverness Road loop from Lochardil

04:26

67.9km

650m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.4 km

Clune Wood

Forest

11.4 km

Double Track at Brow of Hill

Highlight • Forest

12.3 km

Dirr Wood

Forest

12.8 km

Descent Into Dores

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road after a long steady climb , then an amazing descent into Dores

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16.5 km

The Fyrish Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rock is a dominant feature on the horizon

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17.0 km

View of the Winding Road by the Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views, but headwind distracted my focus

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21.2 km

South Loch Ness Timber Haul Road

Highlight • Trail

33.6 km

General Wade's Military Road

Highlight • Trail

Steep road section. There is also the option of the South Loch Ness trail for cycling and walking. The trail is well surfaced from Fort Augustus to Loch Tarff, but less even afterwards.

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34.0 km

View of Foyers

Highlight • Viewpoint

Welcome sight, near the end of a multi day tour, 7 trails, 18925ft climbed, 202miles. Awesome

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59.4 km

View of Inverness Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

67.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

22.5 km

4.97 km

2.81 km

Surfaces

25.0 km

24.2 km

14.6 km

4.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

6°C

91 %

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Descent Into Dores – View of Inverness Road loop from Lochardil

Double Track at Brow of Hill

Descent Into Dores

The Fyrish Monument

View of the Winding Road by the Loch

South Loch Ness Timber Haul Road

General Wade's Military Road

View of Foyers

View of Inverness Road

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