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View of Loch Ness – Urquhart Castle loop from Drumnadrochit

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United Kingdom
Scotland
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Glenurquhart

View of Loch Ness – Urquhart Castle loop from Drumnadrochit

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View of Loch Ness – Urquhart Castle loop from Drumnadrochit

04:16

14.9km

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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1.17 km

Giant redwood at the Craig Mony entrance

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very impressive tree this - and the Balmacaan woodland is definitely worth a stroll!

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2

2.22 km

Bench With View of Loch Ness

Highlight • Forest

Nice little rest area with a bench to linger on after the steep climb before entering the magical forest.

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3

2.24 km

View of Loch Ness from Craigmonie

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful little rest area with a bench to sit on overlooking the magnificent Loch Ness, where the River Enrick meets it.

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4

2.41 km

View of Drumnadrochit and Loch Ness from Craigmonie

Highlight • Forest

Not sure I would call it magical, but Craigmonie is a lovely viewpoint with a fine view over Drumnadrochit and Loch Ness.

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5

4.57 km

View of Loch Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path on the road to Divach Falls along the sheep pastures with fine views of the valley and Loch Ness.

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6

10.3 km

Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle

Highlight • Castle

Clear proof that they really exist 🤩

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10.8 km

Urquhart Castle

Highlight • Castle

The 13th-century ruin is one of the most visited of Scotland's castles and offers great views over Loch Ness. Maybe you can also catch a glimpse of Nessie... The castle …

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12.0 km

View of Loch Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the hole. Just standing here is good for the soul. Enjoy the unbridled power of nature that has been created here over the millennia.

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14.9 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

3.30 km

2.77 km

1.21 km

1.18 km

918 m

Surfaces

8.68 km

2.35 km

1.45 km

985 m

836 m

411 m

204 m

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