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View of Beauly Firth – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Merkinch

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View of Beauly Firth – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Merkinch

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View of Beauly Firth – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Merkinch

00:39

5.79km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

982 m

Clachnaharry Lock

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2

1.16 km

View of Loch Ness from the End of the Caledonian Canal

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Idyillic surroundings

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3

1.23 km

Caledonian Canal Sea Lock (Clachnaharry Sea Lock)

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This is the start (or end) of the Caledonian Canal. Where the Great Glen meets the sea. Views across the Beauly Firth to the hills opposite await, and it is a lovely spot for a picnic in good weather.

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4

1.24 km

Mouth of the River Ness at Beauly Firth

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Beautiful view of the Beauly Firth

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5

1.26 km

View of Beauly Firth

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Magnificent views of the Beauly Firth

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6

1.53 km

Caledonian Canal at Inverness

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Easy cycle/walk on fine gravel path, watching the boats go in and out when they sail.

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7

1.69 km

Old shipwreck on the Beauly Firth

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8

4.83 km

Muirtown Basin

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B

5.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

1.72 km

1.05 km

372 m

109 m

105 m

Surfaces

1.75 km

1.42 km

1.35 km

537 m

288 m

241 m

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Tuesday 21 July

19°C

14°C

34 %

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