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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – Fort Augustus Locks loop from Fort Augustus

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Highlands

Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – Fort Augustus Locks loop from Fort Augustus

Easy

3.9

(11)

hikers

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – Fort Augustus Locks loop from Fort Augustus

01:32

5.72km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 5.33 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Ardachy Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful old stone bridge

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4.70 km

Pepper Pot Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Pepper Pot lighthouse, built in 1840

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5.06 km

Richmond House Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway

Highlight • Other

If you arrive in Fort Augustus late this restaurant is open until 10pm after every where else is shut.
The Szechuan noodles are perfect mountain biking / bikepacking fuel.

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5.20 km

Canal Side Pub Terrace

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.26 km

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive lock system at the entrance of the canal.

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5.29 km

Caledonian Canal Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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5.39 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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5.41 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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5.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

798 m

725 m

434 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.98 km

1.02 km

871 m

803 m

Elevation

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Fort Augustus Swing Bridge – Fort Augustus Locks loop from Fort Augustus

Ardachy Bridge

Pepper Pot Lighthouse

Richmond House Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway

Canal Side Pub Terrace

Fort Augustus Swing Bridge

Caledonian Canal Centre

Fort Augustus Locks

Cafe Cobbs

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