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The Zigzag Climb to the Mast – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Beauly

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The Zigzag Climb to the Mast – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Beauly

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The Zigzag Climb to the Mast – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Beauly

03:22

51.1km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Highland Cattle

Highlight • Natural

The cattle were content to just stand there when taken photos

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13.4 km

Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Looks like the owners of the Eco Cafe have set up a tap for passer by’s to fill up their water bottles. I didn’t need a top up so I …

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14.4 km

Loch Laide

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a steep climb from Loch Ness , but hard work gets to the top and some beautiful views. Keep on the road and you can branch to Beauly or back to Inverness

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20.4 km

View of the Highlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good views all around. Loads of areas have deer mesh fencing dividing segments of land

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28.3 km

The Zigzag Climb to the Mast

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great bit of gravel climbing 🙂

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33.7 km

Caledonian Canal at Inverness

Highlight • Structure

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

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37.1 km

Bunchrew Caravan Park

Highlight • Rest Area

20 acres of peaceful sheltered parkland surrounded by mature trees offer a welcome haven for campers and caravanners with a friendly informal family-run atmosphere.

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38.8 km

View of Beauly Firth

Highlight • Lake

Avoid cycling this stretch in winter. Snow ploughs allow for safe-driving and motorbike riding but what the midday sun turns to slush, the cold night air re-freezes so the road …

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51.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

15.6 km

5.05 km

3.89 km

2.61 km

996 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

5.23 km

3.19 km

788 m

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

18°C

13°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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The Zigzag Climb to the Mast – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Beauly

Highland Cattle

Water Fountain

Loch Laide

View of the Highlands

The Zigzag Climb to the Mast

Caledonian Canal at Inverness

Bunchrew Caravan Park

View of Beauly Firth

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