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Cycle and Pedestrian Tunnel – Hector Macdonald Monument loop from Dingwall

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Cycle and Pedestrian Tunnel – Hector Macdonald Monument loop from Dingwall

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Cycle and Pedestrian Tunnel – Hector Macdonald Monument loop from Dingwall

02:25

8.46km

210m

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 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.32 km

Farm Track with View of the Highlands

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farm track for a wee while, half of this tour is on tarred road which makes a change for me

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4.89 km

Cycle and Pedestrian Tunnel

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track goes under the road to join up to a cycle/walk path along side the main road.

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5.57 km

View of Dingwall and Cromarty Firth

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The steep climb up the hill behind Dingwall is heartily rewarded with glorious views out across the town and over the Cromarty Firth. If you fancy a little more climbing, …

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6.57 km

Hector Macdonald Monument

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Sir Hector Archibold Macdonald was the son of a crofter from the Black Isle who, despite his lowly origins, rose through the ranks to become commanding officer of a Highland …

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7.28 km

Dingwall Museum

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Dingwall Museum presents many local artifacts and fascinating tales of human exploits which are unique to Dingwall within a landmark building, once the centre of local government. Over the years …

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7.58 km

Free Parking on Dingwall Main Street

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There are loads of parking spaces the back of Dingwall main shopping street, free to use. A good starting point for those from different locations traveling in

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8.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

3.33 km

1.09 km

307 m

153 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

1.93 km

1.50 km

1.45 km

720 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

16°C

11°C

98 %

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Cycle and Pedestrian Tunnel – Hector Macdonald Monument loop from Dingwall

Farm Track with View of the Highlands

Cycle and Pedestrian Tunnel

View of Dingwall and Cromarty Firth

Hector Macdonald Monument

Dingwall Museum

Free Parking on Dingwall Main Street

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