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Craig Dunain Summit – The Zigzag Climb to the Mast loop from Merkinch

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Craig Dunain Summit – The Zigzag Climb to the Mast loop from Merkinch

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Craig Dunain Summit – The Zigzag Climb to the Mast loop from Merkinch

02:39

9.16km

230m

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 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Craig Phadrig Hill Fort and View of Beauly Firth

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The Hill Fort of Craig Phadrig, meaning 'Patrick's Rock'. Here you can escape the city of Inverness, and enjoy the quiet views from this iron age fort dating back to …

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3.20 km

Forest Path

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weave your way through the trees with endless options. Easy trails so lang as your handlebars aren't too big!

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4.68 km

Craig Dunain Summit

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A place where you have peace and beautiful views. The radio antennas do not bother.

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5.17 km

The Zigzag Climb to the Mast

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A great bit of gravel climbing 🙂

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6.30 km

Old Asylum Cemetery

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This cemetery belonged to an asylum in the 19th century and was closed in 1895 because it was full. The wall around the cemetery and the trees are still there …

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6.35 km

Carved Animal Tree Stump

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9.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

2.98 km

1.81 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

5.17 km

2.71 km

763 m

305 m

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

17°C

13°C

93 %

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Craig Dunain Summit – The Zigzag Climb to the Mast loop from Merkinch

Craig Phadrig Hill Fort and View of Beauly Firth

Forest Path

Craig Dunain Summit

The Zigzag Climb to the Mast

Old Asylum Cemetery

Carved Animal Tree Stump

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