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Cradlehall And Westhill

River Ness Weir – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Cradlehall

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Cradlehall And Westhill

River Ness Weir – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Cradlehall

Moderate

4.9

(7)

58

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River Ness Weir – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Cradlehall

02:21

35.9km

140m

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: September 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

939 m

Inverness Campus Boardwalk and Ponds

Highlight • Natural

nice wee easy area for gentle walk/cycle with a couple of ponds with pond life and birds

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2

9.49 km

Ness Hydro Power Screw

Highlight • Rest Area

information hut about a few life cycles related to loch Ness and how the screw works

Tip by

3

15.4 km

River Ness Weir

Highlight • Structure

there is a track along the weir but not when it's in flood like this and will get feet wet in boots. can see salmon & Sea trout jumping at some times of the year when they run

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4

16.1 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.

Tip by

5

25.6 km

View of Beauly Firth

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent views of the Beauly Firth

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Tip by

6

25.8 km

Caledonian Canal at Inverness

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

26.7 km

Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

8

27.2 km

Old Kessock Ferry Slip

Highlight • Other

9

29.2 km

Douglas Row Cottages

Highlight • Settlement

Nice street on the banks of river Ness

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B

35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

12.5 km

5.11 km

3.83 km

656 m

565 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

8.35 km

6.48 km

2.30 km

1.35 km

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