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View of Loch Ness from Dores – View of Loch Ness loop from Aldourie

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View of Loch Ness from Dores – View of Loch Ness loop from Aldourie

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View of Loch Ness from Dores – View of Loch Ness loop from Aldourie

03:15

11.7km

220m

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: May 14, 2026

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1.14 km

Aldourie Pier – View of Loch Ness

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This small pier gives a lovely view across Loch Ness. It is a nice escape from the woodland paths here.

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3.17 km

View of Loch Ness from Dores Beach

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This is one of the best views of Loch Ness. Perhaps you might spot the Loch Ness Monster?! The mysterious Nessie was first photographed in 1933 and continues to be spotted to this day, however it is easy for it to keep out of view, as the Loch is the most voluminous lake in the UK.

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3.23 km

Dores Beach

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3.41 km

View of Loch Ness from Dores

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Great paths along the River Ness enlang .....

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3.63 km

Ness Coffee

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Coffee and homemade cake. Not speciality coffee but still a nice place to sit out in good weather.

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3.71 km

View of Loch Ness

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Wonderful small beach on the lake, where the hut of the Nessie is located. You don't have to go to the café, there are tables right on the beach.

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8.56 km

Clune Wood

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9.59 km

MacBain Memorial Park

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This is a memorial site for two Scottish clans. Members scattered around the world unite at this memorial site. The plaques on the stele provide interesting insights into the clan system deeply rooted in Scottish society. A piece of McBain tartan even landed on the moon, and a clan member was a famous American astronaut.

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

3.53 km

3.14 km

664 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.59 km

2.15 km

1.91 km

1.64 km

604 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

16°C

12°C

98 %

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View of Loch Ness from Dores – View of Loch Ness loop from Aldourie

Aldourie Pier – View of Loch Ness

View of Loch Ness from Dores Beach

Dores Beach

View of Loch Ness from Dores

Ness Coffee

View of Loch Ness

MacBain Memorial Park

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