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View of Loch Ness – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dores

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View of Loch Ness – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dores

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4.5

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View of Loch Ness – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dores

02:31

39.8km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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100 m

View of Loch Ness

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Wonderful small beach on the lake, where the hut of the Nessie is located. You don't have to go to the café, there are tables right on the beach.

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170 m

Dores Inn

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nice pub with beer garden

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544 m

View of Loch Ness

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If you don't just want to marvel and enjoy from the beach, you can have a great view here, be careful of the traffic, here is only an old small field driveway green and rarely used,

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3.22 km

Traffic-Free Path to Loch Ness

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Small traffic free section leading to Loch Ness.

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14.1 km

Ness Hydro Power Screw

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information hut about a few life cycles related to loch Ness and how the screw works

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20.1 km

The first loch on the Caledonain Canal out of Inverness, Dochgarroch is a picturesque spot with moored boats, scattered houses and a backdrop of tree-covered hills. The An Talla (Gathering Place) cafe/restaurant is a nice place to stop for refreshments.

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20.8 km

River Ness Weir

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there is a track along the weir but not when it's in flood like this and will get feet wet in boots. can see salmon & Sea trout jumping at some times of the year when they run

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39.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

12.7 km

7.78 km

4.70 km

1.09 km

466 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

14.5 km

2.96 km

1.05 km

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

17°C

13°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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View of Loch Ness – Dochgarroch Locks loop from Dores

View of Loch Ness

Dores Inn

Dores Beach

View of Loch Ness

Traffic-Free Path to Loch Ness

Ness Hydro Power Screw

Dochgarroch Locks

River Ness Weir

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