Dochgarroch Locks – Inverness City Centre loop from Inverness

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United Kingdom

Scotland

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Crown And City Centre

Dochgarroch Locks – Inverness City Centre loop from Inverness

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Dochgarroch Locks – Inverness City Centre loop from Inverness

01:40

23.7km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 16.3 km for 37 m

After 19.4 km for 37 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.64 km

Inverness Suspension Bridge

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Cycle comfortably along the river into Inverness city centre

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1.65 km

Infirmary Bridge

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

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2.76 km

Ness Islands Suspension Bridge

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

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3.67 km

Ness Hydro Power Screw

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

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4.75 km

Caledonian Canal Path

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Cycle path along the Caledonian Canal, beautiful for walking or gravelling

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9.00 km

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.

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15.6 km

Loch na Sanais

Lake

20.3 km

Tomfat Singletrack – Big Dipper

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Nice easy track, can be a wee bit muddy but there is fun in that too. Nice smelling forest after the rain.

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23.0 km

Inverness City Centre

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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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