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Craigmonie Woodland Trail – Bench With View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

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Craigmonie Woodland Trail – Bench With View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

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Craigmonie Woodland Trail – Bench With View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

01:05

8.15km

240m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Bus stop

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846 m

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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870 m

Redwood Tree at Craigmonie Wood

Highlight • Forest

Big Redwood tree at the start of the forest track

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1.51 km

Craigmonie Woodland Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

Just a short walk from the popular Loch Ness village of Drumnadrochit, the trails in the Craigmonie Woodland are a real treat. For a lovely viewpoint across the loch, ascend …

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3.12 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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3.14 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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4.08 km

There's much enchanted to discover in this forest: tree trunks overgrown with lichen and moss, stones, and dead wood. And with a bit of imagination, you can spot a variety of mythical creatures within!

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5.73 km

Balmacaan Wood

Highlight • Forest

Balmacaan Wood is a small enchanted forest on the edge of Drumnadrochit. Old trees, small paths and streams create a beautiful atmosphere.

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8.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

1.88 km

1.71 km

868 m

328 m

309 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

1.82 km

1.01 km

843 m

556 m

334 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

4°C

84 %

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Craigmonie Woodland Trail – Bench With View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

Giant redwood at the Craig Mony entrance

Redwood Tree at Craigmonie Wood

Craigmonie Woodland Trail

View of Loch Ness from Craigmonie

Bench With View of Loch Ness

Moss-Covered Troll Rock

Balmacaan Wood

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