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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Enchanted Forest – Fort Augustus Locks loop from River Moriston

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United Kingdom

Scotland

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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Enchanted Forest – Fort Augustus Locks loop from River Moriston

Hard

4.8

(71)

433

hikers

Enchanted Forest – Fort Augustus Locks loop from River Moriston

06:44

22.9km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.8 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.52 km

Viewpoint

8.31 km

Enchanted Forest

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Magnificent primeval forest with many bizarre trees

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10.8 km

Fort Augustus Locks

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Fort Augustus sits on the southern banks of the Loch Ness. From the historic and picturesque hamlet, you get wonderful views of the loch and many tourists come here to …

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10.9 km

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

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Impressive lock system at the entrance of the canal.

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14.1 km

Great Glen Way — High Route: View over Loch Ness

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The High Route begins on forest tracks and ascends high above Loch Ness; affording breathtaking views over the water. This option has around 600 feet (183 metres) of extra ascent …

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21.4 km

Junction of High and Low Routes, Great Glen Way

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Here you have to decide! Left: low route to Fort Augustus, small path straight: high route.

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

1.64 km

1.34 km

720 m

524 m

487 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

8.85 km

1.83 km

1.07 km

907 m

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

2°C

75 %

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Enchanted Forest – Fort Augustus Locks loop from River Moriston

Enchanted Forest

Fort Augustus Locks

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Great Glen Way — High Route: View over Loch Ness

Junction of High and Low Routes, Great Glen Way

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