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Dochgarroch Locks – The Zigzag Climb to the Mast loop from Dochgarroch (School Road)

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United Kingdom
Scotland
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Inverness West

Dochgarroch Locks – The Zigzag Climb to the Mast loop from Dochgarroch (School Road)

Moderate

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Dochgarroch Locks – The Zigzag Climb to the Mast loop from Dochgarroch (School Road)

01:39

17.1km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 8.00 km for 440 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

436 m

An Talla Café & Shop at Dochgarroch Lock

Highlight • Cafe

2

1.01 km

3

1.08 km

Dochgarroch Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

The first loch on the Caledonain Canal out of Inverness, Dochgarroch is a picturesque spot with moored boats, scattered houses and a backdrop of tree-covered hills. The An Talla (Gathering Place) cafe/restaurant is a nice place to stop for refreshments.

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4

7.97 km

The Zigzag Climb to the Mast

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great bit of gravel climbing 🙂

Tip by

5

16.0 km

Last weekend I used a Cannondale e-mtb and it was as easy as you want it but this week I used a 13 year old mtb all my own power, a good climb

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

2.29 km

2.14 km

1.39 km

546 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

2.24 km

1.14 km

877 m

502 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

4°C

47 %

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