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Ness Islands – Inverness City Centre loop from Inverness

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Ness Islands – Inverness City Centre loop from Inverness

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Ness Islands – Inverness City Centre loop from Inverness

04:30

64.9km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.36 km

Ness Islands

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Ness Islands are a group of small islands in the middle of the River Ness. The islands are connected by Victorian suspension bridges and are a lovely place to …

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2

1.61 km

Ness Islands Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Small and narrow river Ness footbridge to Ness Island - only for cyclists and pedestrains.

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12.5 km

The Great Glen Way

Highlight • Trail

The Great Glen Way covers 79 miles of path, track, canal and loch and can be undertaken by bike, on foot or by boat. Whichever way you travel it's an …

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49.5 km

Redcastle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle ruins on the banks of Beauly Firth. It's pretty run down now but still a nice place to explore.

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51.5 km

Road of the Dead Trees

Highlight • Natural

Nice road to Charleston with a series of dead (?) trees along the way. Gives a macabre face, especially in gloomy weather

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62.6 km

Inverness City Centre

Highlight • River

Inverness is a wonderful Scottish city with a fascinating history. Meaning Mouth of the River Ness, the ancient cathedral city is a welcome metropolis in the sprawling Scottish Highlands.

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63.3 km

Infirmary Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge offers a beautiful perspective of the city and river!

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63.3 km

Inverness Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Cycle comfortably along the river into Inverness city centre

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64.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

14.5 km

6.42 km

6.34 km

5.42 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

42.1 km

13.6 km

6.56 km

1.71 km

936 m

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Highest point (320 m)

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Sunday 18 October

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