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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Fort Augustus Locks – Fort Augustus Swing Bridge loop from Fort Augustus

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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Fort Augustus Locks – Fort Augustus Swing Bridge loop from Fort Augustus

Moderate

4.5

(24)

78

hikers

Fort Augustus Locks – Fort Augustus Swing Bridge loop from Fort Augustus

03:46

13.2km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 12.6 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

784 m

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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2

869 m

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive lock system at the entrance of the canal.

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3

8.70 km

Bench With View of Loch Ness

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4

9.19 km

Waterfall

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5

9.27 km

Forest Waterfall and Path

Highlight • Forest

There is a small river nearby!

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6

10.00 km

Great Glen Way High and Low Route Junction

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Here you have to decide. Take the small path left for the high route or go straight/right for the low route.

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7

10.2 km

Stone Bench Near Loch Ness

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Take a rest where you can, there are not many alternatives.

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B

13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

2.18 km

592 m

535 m

431 m

403 m

Surfaces

7.36 km

1.46 km

1.34 km

1.09 km

1.02 km

831 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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12°C

69 %

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