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Urquhart Castle – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

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Urquhart Castle – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

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450

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Urquhart Castle – View of Loch Ness loop from Drumnadrochit

01:54

7.01km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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562 m

Lewiston Bridge Over the River Coiltie

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The Great Glen Way continues on the south side of the river.

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1.07 km

Trail Through Urquhart Bay Forest

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Here is a real, real hiking trail, not listed but very beautiful and it is divided into many small Elbe paths that need to be explored.

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2.55 km

Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle

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Clear proof that they really exist 🤩

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3.04 km

Trebuchet at Urquhart Castle

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The trebuchet was one of the few ways an army could consider tackling the great stone walls of a Castle. This type of weapon would have been used to siege the castle.

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3.17 km

Urquhart Castle

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The 13th-century ruin is one of the most visited of Scotland's castles and offers great views over Loch Ness. Maybe you can also catch a glimpse of Nessie... The castle …

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3.27 km

View of Loch Ness

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From this spot - or from the currently closed tower top - you have a beautiful view over Loch Ness.

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4.55 km

View of Loch Ness

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Great view of the hole. Just standing here is good for the soul. Enjoy the unbridled power of nature that has been created here over the millennia.

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5.02 km

View of Loch Ness

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Great area, small single trail next to the road and always a great view

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7.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

1.12 km

594 m

478 m

344 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

938 m

685 m

485 m

249 m

129 m

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Thursday 7 May

13°C

4°C

45 %

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