Carn na Leitire Summit Cairn – Heather Hut Shelter loop from Clansman Harbour

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Carn na Leitire Summit Cairn – Heather Hut Shelter loop from Clansman Harbour

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Carn na Leitire Summit Cairn – Heather Hut Shelter loop from Clansman Harbour

03:06

9.75km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.41 km

The Distillery Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

You could almost miss this one if you are not paying attention as it is a bit tugged away from the trail. The distillery hut tells the story of the …

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3.62 km

Carn na Leitire Summit Cairn

Highlight • Summit

This is such a lovely spot and the walk up through Abriachan woods makes it a perfect day out. There are nice little signboards to tell the history of the …

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4.54 km

View of Loch Laide from the Slopes of Carn na Leitire

Highlight • Lake

From here on the slopes of Carn na Leitire you are afforded beautiful views north toward Loch Laide and the surrounding hills of Loch Ness. There's a bench here where you can catch your breath before continuing your climb.

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4.69 km

View from Carn na Leitire

Highlight • Natural Monument

Excellent views into the Great Glen Fault, down to Loch Ness and north-east towards Inverness. There are also several interesting sculptures on the ascent and summit.

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4.99 km

Carved Wildlife Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

take time and admire the wildlife

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7.17 km

Heather Hut Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Cute little shelter to escape the rain. Also has benches to sit on.

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8.45 km

View of Loch Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Ness View

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9.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.42 km

1.20 km

124 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

161 m

124 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 4 October

17°C

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Comments

May 20, 2023,Abriachan Woodland loop via Carn a Leitire, Abriachan / Loch Ness

This is such a pretty and easy route to do. Especially in spring the flowers along the way through the woodlands are really something to enjoy. The trail is very varied and in perfect condition - easy to do in any weather. There are lots of sign-boards along the way telling about the history of the peat industry in the …