South Loch Ness Trail
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 38.8 mi (62.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,901 ft (1,189 m)
- Est. Time
- 14 hr 30 min
- High point
- 1,417 ft (432 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Suidhe Chuimein 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Upper Falls 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: Falls Of Foyers 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Upper Viewpoint 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from start
- Toilets: Falls of Foyers Toilets 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 29.2 mi (47 km) from start
- Historic site: Dores Parish WW1 War Memorial Archway 29.4 mi (47.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Alan Bean Memorial 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Clan McBain Memorial 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from start
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Questions about South Loch Ness Trail
How long is South Loch Ness Trail?
South Loch Ness Trail is 38.8 mi (62.5 km) long. Most people take about 14 hr 30 min. It climbs 3,901 ft (1,189 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,417 ft (432 m).
How hard is South Loch Ness Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South Loch Ness Trail?
Parking at the start, Fee. Closest lot to the start: Fort Augustus Car Park. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South Loch Ness Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 15.4 mi (24.8 km), 18.5 mi (29.7 km), 29.2 mi (47 km).
Is South Loch Ness Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (43% under trees).
What can you do on South Loch Ness Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South Loch Ness Trail?
Caledonian Canal Centre, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.1 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for South Loch Ness Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near South Loch Ness Trail
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- Great Glen Way Low Route Highland · Moderate · 12.4 mi (19.9 km)
- Boar Walk Highland · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Hill Walk Highland · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.2 km)
- Great Glen Way High Route Highland · Hard · 9.5 mi (15.3 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap