Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – View of Loch Ness loop from Fort Augustus

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Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – View of Loch Ness loop from Fort Augustus

Moderate

4.2

(14)

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Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – View of Loch Ness loop from Fort Augustus

02:54

10.2km

230m

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: October 8, 2026

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155 m

Caledonian Canal Centre

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

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183 m

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

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Impressive lock system at the entrance of the canal.

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Loch Ness South

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3.00 km

View of Fort Augustus and Loch Ness

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There are spectacular views of Fort Augustus from the South Loch Ness Trail as it ascends eastward at the southern end of Loch Ness. Around here this new and well-maintained …

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View of Fort Augustus and the Great Glen

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View of Loch Ness from the Old Military Road

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A nice viewpoint over Loch Ness from the curve of the old Military Road. This point is above the B862 and below Borlum Hill.

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8.48 km

Loch Ness

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Stretching 23 miles (37km) south-west from the city of Inverness, Loch Ness is the second-largest Scottish loch by surface area after Loch Lomond and the largest in Britain by volume …

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9.06 km

View of Loch Ness

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The end-side of Loch Ness, giving a unique view upon the lochs 'small' side. Also from the old harbor at Fort Augustus you'll have some nice views on the loch.

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