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Fortrose And Rosemarkie

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Chanonry Lighthouse loop from Fortrose

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Fortrose And Rosemarkie

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Chanonry Lighthouse loop from Fortrose

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Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Chanonry Lighthouse loop from Fortrose

00:55

8.42km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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1.34 km

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Standing in a grassy square at the heart of Fortrose, the atmospheric ruins of Fortrose Cathedral date back to the 1300s, although the diocese of Ross is thought to have …

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2.83 km

Fortrose Bay Campsite

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2.85 km

Path Between Lighthouse and Golf Course

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Nice track; watch out for the golf balls…

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4.16 km

Chanonry Lighthouse

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Chanonry Lighthouse has guided boats since 1846 and is still in operation today. It's located on the Black Isle where the Moray Firth narrows between Chanonry Point and Fort George. …

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4.25 km

Chanonry Point — Lighthouse and Dolphin Viewing Point

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We had one of the best experiences of our Scotland stay here. Not only some seals, but 6 dolphins with young hunted here for salmon during the incoming tide, only …

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4.38 km

Rosemarkie Waterfalls

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Magic

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4.90 km

View of Fort George

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8.42 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.48 km

2.32 km

1.74 km

682 m

195 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

2.42 km

1.69 km

532 m

345 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Chanonry Lighthouse loop from Fortrose

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins

Fortrose Bay Campsite

Path Between Lighthouse and Golf Course

Chanonry Lighthouse

Chanonry Point — Lighthouse and Dolphin Viewing Point

Rosemarkie Waterfalls

View of Fort George

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