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River Ness – Inverness Cathedral loop from Millburn

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River Ness – Inverness Cathedral loop from Millburn

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River Ness – Inverness Cathedral loop from Millburn

01:18

12.2km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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8.29 km

Ness Islands

Highlight • River

The island is a green oasis in the city

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8.32 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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8.72 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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9.10 km

Cavell Gardens

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very pretty small gardens along the Ness.

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9.79 km

Inverness Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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9.82 km

River Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

2.55 km

2.20 km

1.97 km

1.28 km

411 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.70 km

3.59 km

1.42 km

448 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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7°C

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