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River Nairn – Culloden Viaduct loop from Balloch

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River Nairn – Culloden Viaduct loop from Balloch

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River Nairn – Culloden Viaduct loop from Balloch

02:19

8.30km

160m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.21 km

Leanach Farm

Highlight • Structure

2

3.81 km

River Nairn

Highlight • River

The River Nairn rises in the Monadhliath Mountains of the Scottish Highlands. From here it flows 35 miles northeast through Strathnairn, passing Culloden Moor, site of the Battle of Culloden in 1746, before entering the Moray Firth at Nairn.

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3

4.15 km

Culloden Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

The Culloden viaduct was designed by Chief Engineer Murdoch Paterson and built by the Highland railway. Its impressive 29 arches span both the valley and River Nairn. Opened in 1889 and still used today as the main rail link into the Highlands. The longest masonry viaduct in Scotland, it is 1800ft (549m) long and is a Category A listed structure.

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4

5.29 km

View of the Countryside Near Inverness

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.44 km

View of Culloden Viaduct

Highlight • Other

6

5.86 km

Great Stone on the Battlefield Walk

Highlight • Trail

This is part of the Battlefield Walks coming from Culloden Battlefield and or Clava Cairns, even road (asphalt), good for cycling or walking on rainy days

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B

8.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

1.18 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

6.02 km

1.18 km

959 m

135 m

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Tuesday 6 October

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