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Great Glen Way & Loch Ness

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  • Day 1 Arrival in Spean Bridge

    From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Spean Bridge.

  • Day 2 Gairlochy to Laggan/Invergarry

    13.5 or 14.5 Miles / 22 or 23 Km 5-7 Hrs 1310ft / 400 Metres

    Transfer to Gairlochy in the morning. Today’s hike follows forest tracks close to the shore of Loch Lochy as far as Laggan/Invergarry. A short detour will afford you the chance to visit the Clan Cameron Museum¬ where you can learn about the fascinating history of the clan.

  • Day 3 Laggan or Invergarry - Fort Augustus (via Invergarry)

    Along the south side of Loch Oich 9 Miles / 15 Km 4-6 Hrs 525 ft / 160 Metres Through the hills north of Loch Oich 8.5/11.5 Miles / 14-19 Km 4-7 Hrs 790-1280 ft / 240-390 Metres

    The trail now meets the second of the three lakes on the Great Glen Way – Loch Oichy. The dilapidated remains of an unsuccessful attempt to link Inverness and Fort William by train are clearly visible on today’s route and the old railway line serves as an excellent walking trail.

  • Day 4 Fort Augustus to Invermoriston

    High Route 7.5 or 9.5 miles / 12 or 15 Km 4-6 Hrs 1800 or 2100ft / 550 or 640 Metres Low Route 7.5 or 9.5 miles / 12 or 15 Km 4-6 Hrs 1350 or 1640ft / 410 or 500 Metres

    Today you have two options, a high route or a low route.

    Climbing out of Fort Augustus, you soon catch your first glimpse of Loch Ness. Have your camera ready – if you manage to capture a picture of the Loch Ness Monster you could make yourself a lot of money!

  • Day 5 Alltsigh to Drumnadrochit

    11 Miles / 18 Km 5-7 Hrs 1250ft / 380 Metres

    Short bus transfer from Invermoriston to Alltsigh in the morning. A steep climb along a forest track soon reveals stunning views over Loch Ness. If you still have enough energy as you approach Drumnadrochit, we recommend a 4km detour to the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Or perhaps a pint of the local brew sounds more appealing?

  • Day 6 Blackfold to Drumnadrochit

    10/11 Miles / 16.5/17.5 Km 4-5 Hrs 790/1020ft / 240/310 Metres

    This morning, you will be transferred to a remote location called Blackfold from where you will hike back to the village of Drumnadrochit. Hiking the Great Glen Way in reverse, there is a lovely variety between open moorland and forest paths.

  • Day 7 Blackfold to Inverness

    8.5 Miles / 14 Km 4-5 Hrs 160ft / 50 Metres

    Transfer from Drumnadrochit to Blackfold in the morning. From here, a peaceful descent along forest paths will lead you all the way down into Inverness. As you reach the outskirts of the city, you will cross over the Caledonian Canal one last time. A gentle hike meaning you’ll have plenty of energy left to explore the attractions of Inverness.

  • Day 8 Departure from Inverness

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