Circular route through woodland along the shores of Loch Ness

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Start at Dores Beach, which has free parking. This is a circular walk through woodland that offers views of Aldourie Castle at the end, with the return route following the shores of Loch Ness, offering beautiful views and access to the lake. The walk follows forest tracks and paths.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.12 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 197 ft
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    Descent: - 200 ft
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    Highest point: 217 ft
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    Lowest point: 52 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 62 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 2.1 - alt. 85 ft - Château Aldourie
  3. S/E : mi 4.12 - alt. 62 ft - Car park

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 23893658

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb view of the castle halfway up the hill.

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Caroboiteamail
Caroboiteamail

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy little walk, partly along the lake and mostly through woodland; the lake is stunning, even though the weather was overcast when we were there.

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