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Balmacaan Wood – Bench With View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

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Balmacaan Wood – Bench With View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

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5.0

(2)

19

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Balmacaan Wood – Bench With View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

00:53

7.24km

180m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.62 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

2.06 km

Moss-Covered Troll Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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3.66 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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4

5.08 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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5

5.10 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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6

5.60 km

Redwood Tree at Craigmonie Wood

Highlight • Forest

Big Redwood tree at the start of the forest track

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7.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

1.26 km

1.25 km

1.10 km

879 m

266 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.60 km

1.48 km

1.37 km

441 m

266 m

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Saturday 18 July

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7°C

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