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Stratherrick And Foyers

Fort Augustus Locks – Suidhe Chuimein Viewpoint loop from Knockie Lodge (Loch Ness)

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Stratherrick And Foyers

Fort Augustus Locks – Suidhe Chuimein Viewpoint loop from Knockie Lodge (Loch Ness)

Hard

4.0

(2)

14

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Fort Augustus Locks – Suidhe Chuimein Viewpoint loop from Knockie Lodge (Loch Ness)

04:27

61.9km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 14.6 km for 15 m

After 49.3 km for 31 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.73 km

View of Loch Tarff

Highlight • Lake

Views to Loch Tarff. Only in Scotland!

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2

14.5 km

Fort Augustus Locks

Highlight • Structure

Fort Augustus sits on the southern banks of the Loch Ness. From the historic and picturesque hamlet, you get wonderful views of the loch and many tourists come here to …

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3

23.2 km

General Wade's Military Road

Highlight • Trail

Very peaceful, smooth gravel track along the banks of Loch Oich.

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4

31.5 km

Eagle Barge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Closed Monday & Tuesday. Check opening times.
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5

31.9 km

Laggan Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

Laggan Locks is home to a small cafe and a couple of glamping options too. The locks separate Loch Lochy from Loch Oich, maintaining the water level on the northeast side – the highest stretch of the Caledonian Canal.

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6

34.6 km

Old Railway Tunnel and Pathway (Temporarily Closed)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Open in March 25 when I went through, no restrictions

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7

57.9 km

General Wade's Military Road

Highlight • Climb

Easier climb from the north

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8

58.0 km

Suidhe Chuimein Viewpoint

Highlight • Climb

Wonderful view over the Highlands

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60.5 km

Whitebridge Plantation

Forest

B

61.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

23.3 km

10.8 km

1.94 km

697 m

163 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

19.7 km

11.2 km

7.60 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

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15°C

62 %

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