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Crown And City Centre

River Ness – Ness Islands loop from Inverness

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Crown And City Centre

River Ness – Ness Islands loop from Inverness

Easy

4.0

(2)

25

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River Ness – Ness Islands loop from Inverness

01:30

5.79km

30m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.83 km

River Ness

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The River Ness is a short river flowing from Loch Dochfar at the northern end of Loch Ness, through Inverness and into the Moray Firth. The Caledonian Canal follows its …

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1.87 km

Decorative bridge over the River Ness

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nice little bridge over the river

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2.24 km

Ness Islands Suspension Bridge

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This Victorian suspension footbridge takes you across the east channel of the River Ness on a footpath from Island Bank Road. It allows people to access Ness Islands, which are …

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2.51 km

Ness Islands

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The Ness Islands are a group of small islands in the middle of the River Ness. The islands are connected by Victorian suspension bridges and are a lovely place to …

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4.38 km

View of Inverness Cathedral

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opposite

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4.57 km

Inverness Cathedral

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These are the first (or last) steps on the Great Glen Way.

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4.58 km

Faith, Hope and Charity Statue

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beautiful statue, faith, hope and charity

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4.60 km

River Ness

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A great area to walk around the town centre. Very picturesque and easily accessible.

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5.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

1.64 km

1.14 km

728 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

761 m

178 m

< 100 m

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