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Loch Ness – View of Aldourie Castle loop from Dores

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Loch Ness – View of Aldourie Castle loop from Dores

Moderate

4.6

(16)

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Loch Ness – View of Aldourie Castle loop from Dores

02:22

8.78km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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29 m

Ness Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee and homemade cake. Not speciality coffee but still a nice place to sit out in good weather.

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439 m

View of Loch Ness from Dores Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is one of the best views of Loch Ness. Perhaps you might spot the Loch Ness Monster?! The mysterious Nessie was first photographed in 1933 and continues to be …

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1.76 km

Loch Ness

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Lying in Glen Mor - the Great Glen - Loch Ness is the largest freshwater lake in Britain. Shrouded in myth and legend, it's home to Nessie, the famous Loch Ness Monster.

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3.37 km

Aldourie Pier – View of Loch Ness

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This small pier gives a lovely view across Loch Ness. It is a nice escape from the woodland paths here.

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3.48 km

View of Loch Ness

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Magnificent view of Loch Ness

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4.29 km

View of Aldourie Castle

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Here you can sneak a peak through the woods at this lovingly maintained building. This privately owned castle is available to rent, and stands on the grounds of the original …

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4.30 km