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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

The Viewcatcher Wheel – View of Loch Ness loop from River Moriston

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United Kingdom

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Fort Augustus And Glenmoriston

The Viewcatcher Wheel – View of Loch Ness loop from River Moriston

Hard

4.7

(9)

hikers

The Viewcatcher Wheel – View of Loch Ness loop from River Moriston

05:45

18.8km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.23 km

The Viewcatcher Wheel

Highlight • Monument

This curious art installation called ‘The Viewcatcher Wheel’ frames the view of a group of Munros north of Loch Cluanie far in the distance. The wheel is situated on a high route part of the Great Glen Way above Loch Ness that opened in 2014.

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3.86 km

Standing Stone by the Pass

Highlight • Trail

Single monolith standing next to the pass.

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6.38 km

Troll Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The name of the bridge is Troll Bridge, built in 2014.

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6.97 km

Viewpoint

7.77 km

View of Loch Ness

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful viewpoint with a small bench next to a stone wall. Perfect resting spot!

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7.85 km

View of Loch Ness from Creag Dhearg

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful resting place high above the Great Glen with a glorious view over Loch Ness to the north and south and over the Highlands.

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8.77 km

Great Glen Way High Route and Low Route Junction

Highlight • Trail

Here you have to decide! Turn left for the low route or right to the high route. The high route has stunning views and is a little bit shorter to go.

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8.79 km

View across Loch Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very good views in both directions over Loch Ness and the opposite bank.

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15.1 km

Stone Cave

Highlight • Cave

Bit of a surprising find this. But probably very useful when the weather is really bad

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

3.59 km

1.91 km

211 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.59 km

6.46 km

1.92 km

1.44 km

353 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

20°C

11°C

16 %

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The Viewcatcher Wheel – View of Loch Ness loop from River Moriston

The Viewcatcher Wheel

Standing Stone by the Pass

Troll Bridge

View of Loch Ness

View of Loch Ness from Creag Dhearg

Great Glen Way High Route and Low Route Junction

View across Loch Ness

Stone Cave

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