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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Oich Bridge – Fort Augustus Locks loop from Bridge of Oich

Easy

5.0

(7)

72

riders

Oich Bridge – Fort Augustus Locks loop from Bridge of Oich

01:00

16.9km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 63 m for 50 m

After 7.92 km for 31 m

After 8.03 km for 15 m

After 16.9 km for 50 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

8 m

Oich Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the few pedestrian bridges over the Great Glen, this was originally built when Thomas Telford constructed the main road along the Glen. Designed by James Dredge, he was …

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2

2.69 km

River Oich

Highlight • River

3

8.00 km

Fort Augustus Locks

Highlight • Structure

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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4

8.02 km

Cafe Cobbs

Highlight • Cafe

Opens 8-5.30 pm daily.
An amazing selection of home-baked cakes.
Serves breakfast and lunch usuals. Well worth a visit.

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5

8.14 km

Caledonian Canal Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent presentation about the planning and construction phase of the Caledonian Canal.

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6

8.60 km

If you are in Fort Augustus this view of Loch Ness is an absolute must. From this vibrant little Highlands hamlet, you get a wonderful view of the most famous …

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7

9.15 km

Caledonian Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Canal path along Caledonian Canal, super picturesque and bursting with history with the canal locks along the way. Links up the lively village of Fort Augustus at Loch Ness to Loch Oich.

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8

16.9 km

Cullochy Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

The swing bridge is next to the old Bridge of Oich.

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16.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

2.28 km

596 m

156 m

124 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

7°C

61 %

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