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View of Beauly Firth – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Inverness

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View of Beauly Firth – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Inverness

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View of Beauly Firth – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Inverness

00:44

9.91km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.64 km for 38 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

Caledonian Canal Lock, Inverness

Highlight • Structure

The Caledonian Canal travels from Inverness to Fort William along the Great Glen. There are 29 lochs along it. Along this section you will pass several of these.

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2

4.51 km

Tomfat Singletrack – Big Dipper

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Nice easy track, can be a wee bit muddy but there is fun in that too. Nice smelling forest after the rain.

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3

6.16 km

Caledonian Canal

Highlight • River

Just about down to sea level. Popular place

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4

6.26 km

Muirtown Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

5

7.10 km

Clachnaharry

Highlight • Settlement

small town located on the Beauty Firth just before Inverness,

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6

7.35 km

Clachnaharry Lock

Highlight • Structure

7

7.63 km

View of Beauly Firth

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent views of the Beauly Firth

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7.90 km

Caledonian Canal at Inverness

Highlight • Structure

Easy cycle/walk on fine gravel path, watching the boats go in and out when they sail.

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9.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

3.97 km

683 m

392 m

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

2.67 km

1.59 km

1.57 km

1.17 km

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Tuesday 21 July

22°C

14°C

24 %

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