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Greig Street Suspension Bridge – Ness Bank, Inverness loop from Lochardil

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Greig Street Suspension Bridge – Ness Bank, Inverness loop from Lochardil

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Greig Street Suspension Bridge – Ness Bank, Inverness loop from Lochardil

01:39

15.9km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.80 km

Caledonian Canal Towpath (East Bank)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Despite being a popular recreational trail, the Caledonian Canal path still feels blissfully quiet and tranquil. This well maintained smooth towpath leads the entire way to the Beauly Firth.

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2

6.13 km

Caledonian Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

3

6.68 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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4

8.22 km

Clachnaharry Lock

Highlight • Structure

9.02 km

Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

6

11.8 km

Greig Street Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The old suspension bridge for pedestrians across the River Ness. Built in 1801 by C. Manners, it gives excellent views across Inverness and is locally sometimes referred to as the 'Bouncy bridge'!

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7

12.2 km

Ness Bank, Inverness

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

As you run along the side of Loch Ness you are surrounded by many of the historical buildings of Inverness including the Castle above you and the Cathedral on the opposite bank.

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B

15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

4.11 km

2.70 km

1.14 km

712 m

525 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

4.67 km

3.25 km

447 m

419 m

< 100 m

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