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View of Beauly Firth – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Dochgarroch

View of Beauly Firth – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Dochgarroch

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View of Beauly Firth – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Dochgarroch

01:22

19.8km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 6.13 km for 37 m

After 13.8 km for 37 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.87 km

View of Loch Ness from the End of the Caledonian Canal

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Idyillic surroundings

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9.94 km

Caledonian Canal Sea Lock (Clachnaharry Sea Lock)

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This is the start (or end) of the Caledonian Canal. Where the Great Glen meets the sea. Views across the Beauly Firth to the hills opposite await, and it is a lovely spot for a picnic in good weather.

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9.95 km

Mouth of the River Ness at Beauly Firth

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Beautiful view of the Beauly Firth

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9.97 km

View of Beauly Firth

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Magnificent views of the Beauly Firth

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10.2 km

Caledonian Canal at Inverness

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Easy cycle/walk on fine gravel path, watching the boats go in and out when they sail.

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11.8 km

Canal Path

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Beautiful route along the canal

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13.7 km

Caledonian Canal Swing Bridge

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Watch the boats traveling through the gates along the canal.

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14.9 km

Caledonian Canal Path

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The smoothness of the riding here allows you to take in the beauty of the Caledonian Canal beside you. The celebrated Great Glen Way Route travels a little to the West, resulting in this stretch of the Canal being somewhat more appealing to bike.

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

5.60 km

617 m

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

3.15 km

1.95 km

799 m

749 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

18°C

8°C

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View of Beauly Firth – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Dochgarroch

View of Loch Ness from the End of the Caledonian Canal

Caledonian Canal Sea Lock (Clachnaharry Sea Lock)

Mouth of the River Ness at Beauly Firth

View of Beauly Firth

Caledonian Canal at Inverness

Canal Path

Caledonian Canal Swing Bridge

Caledonian Canal Path

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