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Fortrose And Rosemarkie

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Chanonry Lighthouse loop from Fortrose

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United Kingdom

Scotland

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Fortrose And Rosemarkie

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Chanonry Lighthouse loop from Fortrose

Easy

4.8

(10)

hikers

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Chanonry Lighthouse loop from Fortrose

01:39

6.39km

40m

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: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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143 m

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Standing in a grassy square at the heart of Fortrose, the atmospheric ruins of Fortrose Cathedral date back to the 1300s, although the diocese of Ross is thought to have existed since around 700.

Only a small portion of the original building still stands, but the delicate stone vaulting and remains of some window tracery are still clearly visible.

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520 m

St. Andrew's Church and Coastal View

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most beautiful and welcoming churches I know. Additionally the little point to rest is nice too.

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1.67 km

Fortrose Bay Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

1.69 km

Path Between Lighthouse and Golf Course

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice track; watch out for the golf balls…

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3.01 km

Chanonry Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Chanonry Lighthouse has guided boats since 1846 and is still in operation today. It's located on the Black Isle where the Moray Firth narrows between Chanonry Point and Fort George. At the time, the lighthouse cost £3,570 to construct. The lights range is visible for 15 nautical miles (24 km).

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3.09 km

Chanonry Point — Lighthouse and Dolphin Viewing Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

We had one of the best experiences of our Scotland stay here. Not only some seals, but 6 dolphins with young hunted here for salmon during the incoming tide, only about 20m from the shore. With many other enthusiasts we watched almost 2 hours of this spectacle. We came to this point because we had a tip, so there seems to be more often lucky.

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6.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

2.64 km

543 m

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

2.46 km

573 m

441 m

243 m

157 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

18°C

13°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

June 11, 2022,Von Fortrose nach Rosemarkie - um die Ecke

First part of the Fortrose tour. Unfortunately, Komoot cut off the second part of "Faery Glen". That's why it's extra. Taken together, the tour was one of the highlights for me.

Once around the Fortrose headland. Start is at the impressive remains of the cathedral. The path leads over paved roads down to the water's edge. From there it goes …

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Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Chanonry Lighthouse loop from Fortrose

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins

St. Andrew's Church and Coastal View

Fortrose Bay Campsite

Path Between Lighthouse and Golf Course

Chanonry Lighthouse

Chanonry Point — Lighthouse and Dolphin Viewing Point

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