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Merkinch Local Nature Reserve – View of Beauly Firth loop from North Kessock

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Merkinch Local Nature Reserve – View of Beauly Firth loop from North Kessock

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Merkinch Local Nature Reserve – View of Beauly Firth loop from North Kessock

01:18

5.10km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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126 m

Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Nice path along the (tidal) nature reserves. Views on the mountains on the other side of the water, plenty of picnic benches and a good parking area

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591 m

Wooden Boardwalk Through Wetlands

Highlight • Trail

1.15 km

Old shipwreck on the Beauly Firth

Highlight • Beach

1.58 km

View of Beauly Firth

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent views of the Beauly Firth

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2.23 km

Pathway Along the River Ness

Highlight • River

Shes got plenty friends

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2.83 km

For an unparalleled experience of the Scottish Highlands, consider visiting in early September. This period offers a harmonious blend of pleasant weather, reduced tourist crowds, and vibrant cultural events. Notably, …

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5.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.75 km

1.74 km

1.47 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.34 km

1.25 km

1.05 km

743 m

495 m

214 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

13°C

83 %

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Merkinch Local Nature Reserve – View of Beauly Firth loop from North Kessock

Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Silver Pool

Wooden Boardwalk Through Wetlands

Old shipwreck on the Beauly Firth

View of Beauly Firth

Pathway Along the River Ness

Muirtown Basin

View of the Highlands

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