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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – Fort Augustus loop from Fort Augustus

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Highlands

Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – Fort Augustus loop from Fort Augustus

Easy

5.0

(2)

hikers

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – Fort Augustus loop from Fort Augustus

00:51

3.21km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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578 m

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive lock system at the entrance of the canal.

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845 m

Pepper Pot Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Pepper Pot lighthouse, built in 1840

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1.25 km

Richmond House Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway

Highlight • Other

If you arrive in Fort Augustus late this restaurant is open until 10pm after every where else is shut.
The Szechuan noodles are perfect mountain biking / bikepacking fuel.

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1.86 km

View of Loch Ness from Fort Augustus

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are in Fort Augustus this view of Loch Ness is an absolute must. From this vibrant little Highlands hamlet, you get a wonderful view of the most famous …

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2.65 km

Caledonian Canal Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent presentation about the planning and construction phase of the Caledonian Canal.

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3.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.65 km

542 m

427 m

423 m

157 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

875 m

591 m

157 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

15°C

11°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

May 19, 2025,Caledonian Loch Ness

At Ford Augustus at the entrance to Loch Ness, with just a few of the more than 20 dams, a walk practically calls for you. The castle is imposing and sits right on the water. The water is stormy and sometimes stronger and wilder than the sea.

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Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – Fort Augustus loop from Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Fort Augustus

Pepper Pot Lighthouse

Stag Statue

Richmond House Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway

Canal Side Pub Terrace

View of Loch Ness from Fort Augustus

Caledonian Canal Centre

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