Glenurquhart is a region in the Scottish Highlands, situated at the western edge of Loch Ness. Its landscape features a mix of wooded areas, including native broadleaved and planted conifer forests, alongside open spaces and rivers like the Enrick. This varied terrain, ranging from lochside paths to hillsides, provides a setting for several outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
The Glenurquhart area offers more than 50 routes across several…
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4.8
(49)
357
hikers
9.27km
03:07
480m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.8
(60)
450
hikers
7.01km
01:54
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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360
hikers
9.11km
02:37
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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279
hikers
10.5km
03:04
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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9
riders
18.8km
01:40
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
64.2km
05:51
1,400m
1,400m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

2
riders
56.5km
04:56
1,080m
1,080m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

16
riders
121km
10:10
2,170m
2,170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4
riders
104km
04:58
1,010m
1,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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154
riders
62.4km
02:48
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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71
riders
99.7km
04:22
870m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

42
riders
97.9km
04:13
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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2
riders
64.5km
04:12
800m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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484
riders
105km
06:34
1,070m
1,070m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
44.4km
02:52
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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riders
42.5km
04:00
1,100m
1,100m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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21
riders
61.1km
05:42
1,620m
1,620m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
riders
47.4km
03:08
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
101km
08:07
2,030m
2,030m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
50.3km
03:49
970m
970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
runners
7.24km
00:54
180m
180m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

16
runners
20.8km
02:33
550m
550m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
runners
5.09km
00:34
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
20.1km
02:38
560m
560m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Glenurquhart offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features more than 80 routes across these sports, explored by over 43,000 visitors.
Glenurquhart provides 37 hiking routes, ranging from waymarked walks in Craigmonie woodland to paths along Loch Ness. Major long-distance routes like the Great Glen Way and Loch Ness 360 also pass through the area. More details are available in the Hiking around Glenurquhart guide.
Yes, Glenurquhart offers family-friendly hiking trails suitable for various ages and abilities. These routes often feature accessible terrain and points of interest. Specific options can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Glenurquhart guide.
Glenurquhart features a network of forest roads and scenic routes for various cycling disciplines. Options include Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Touring cycling. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Glenurquhart and Cycling around Glenurquhart provide detailed information.
Key features include Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and the River Enrick which flows through Loch Meiklie. The region also has extensive wooded areas, including native broadleaved and planted conifer forests, and offers views towards Glen Affric.
Glenurquhart provides easy hiking routes suitable for beginners. These trails typically have less elevation gain and shorter distances. The Easy hikes around Glenurquhart guide highlights accessible options.
Routes in Glenurquhart have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars, based on more than 7,900 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among komoot users who have explored the area.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Glenurquhart, covering various sports and interests. Examples include Hiking around Glenurquhart, Family-friendly hikes around Glenurquhart, and Road Cycling Routes around Glenurquhart.
The terrain in Glenurquhart is varied, featuring planted conifer forests, native broadleaved woodlands, and open moorlands. Trails can include lochside paths, forest roads, and hillside tracks.
Public transport options exist for reaching some hiking trails in Glenurquhart. The Hikes from bus stations around Glenurquhart guide provides information on routes accessible via public transport.
Yes, Glenurquhart offers routes suitable for gravel biking. The varied terrain, including forest roads and tracks, provides good opportunities for this sport. The Gravel biking around Glenurquhart guide details specific routes.
Information about Urquhart Castle, a significant historical site on Loch Ness, can be obtained by contacting them directly. The phone number for Urquhart Castle is 01456 450 551.

