Loch Ness - Local Information
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Local Attractions
Jacobite Cruises
Loch Ness Cruises and Luxury Coach Tours on Loch Ness
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Bridge of Oich
James Dredge designed this splendid suspension bridge in 1854. It was built using a sophisticated patented design. Under the care of Historic Scotland.
Caledonian Canal
Canal crossing Scotland via the Great Glen
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Castle Cruises
Loch Ness Temple Pier, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XR
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Corrimony Chambered Cairn
An excavated passage grave of probable Bronze Age date, defined by a stone kerb and surrounded by a circle of 11 standing stones
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Discover Loch Ness
STB 5 Star Tour
Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XJ
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Falls Of Glomach
Spectacular views of one of the highest waterfalls in Britain. Now under the care of National Trust Scotland
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Loch Mullardoch
Remote loch encircled by mountains
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Loch Ness Cruises
The Original
Loch Ness Visitor Centre, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6TU
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Loch Ness 2000
The Official Loch Ness Exhibition Centre
Drumnadrochit. STB 4 Star Tourist Attraction
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The Original Loch Ness Monster Visitor Centre
Drumnadrochit
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Urquhart Castle
Remains of a historic castle on the shores of Loch Ness. Part of Historic Scotland
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Eating Out
Benleva Hotel
Serving tempting meals produced from the finest local ingredients plus an excellent range of Scottish ales and malt whiskies
Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UN
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The Bothy Restaurant & Bar
Traditional Scottish restaurant & bar. Friendly service & freshly cooked quality food as well as fine wines, malt whiskies & local real ales
Canalside, Fort Augustus, PH32 4AU
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Glenmoriston Arms Hotel and Restaurant
STB 4 Star Small Hotel
Invermoriston, IV63 7YA
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Glen Rowan Highland Fayre
Glen Rowan Lodge, Invermoriston Inverness, IV63 7YA
Fiddler's
Drumnadrochit, The Village Green, Drumnadrochit Loch Ness, IV63 6TX
The Lock Inn
Fort Augustus Traditional Highland pub with good food and fine ales
Canalside, Fort Augustus, Highlands, PH32 4AU
Wildlife
Common sandpiper, greenshank, red-throated diver, osprey, goldeneye, black grouse, golden eagle, pine martin, red deer, buzzard, otter, black grouse, red squirrel.
Glen Roy NNR
The famous 'Parallel Roads' of Glen Roy are among the most remarkable landforms in Britain created by glacial action. Four miles up a minor road from Roy Bridge
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Corrimony RSPB Reserve
Set in one of the most superb landscapes in Britain, Corrimony has open moorland, conifer plantations and native woodland
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Great Glen Forest
Explore the forest sites on the Great Glen and discover a wealth of wildlife, activities and history. Located between Fort William and Inverness
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Walkers
Jenkins Park Circuit, Fort Augustus
A pleasant walk from Fort Augustus at the southern end of Loch Ness.
Distance: 6.44km/4miles, Duration: 2hrs, Height Gain: 250 metres/825 feet
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Inverfarigaig - Foyers - Loch Ness - Inverfarigaig
A walk overlooking Loch Ness (lots of viewpoints for Monster-spotting!).
Distance: 10.47km/6.5miles, Duration: 4hrs, Height Gain: 300 metres/990 feet
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Torr Dhuin Forest Walk
A short forest walk close to the village of Fort Augustus, with good views across the Great Glen.
Distance: 3km/1.9miles, Duration: 1hr, Height Gain: 90 metres/297 feet
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Dores - Aldourie - Dores
A short circular walk at the northern end of Loch Ness.
Distance: 4.83km/3.01miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet
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River Oich Walk: Fort Augustus
A very pleasant river and forest walk at Fort Augustus, southern Loch Ness.
Distance: 6.44km/4.03miles, Duration: 2hrs, Height Gain: 5 metres/16.5 feet
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The Falls of Foyers
A short walk at Foyers, on the south shore of Loch Ness.
Distance: 3.9km/2.4miles, Duration: 1 3/4hrs, Height Gain: 100 metres/330 feet
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Long Distance Routes
Great Glen Way
The Great Glen Way connects Fort William with Inverness passing the famous Loch Ness.
Distance: 117km/73 miles, Duration: 4-7 days, Height Gain: 300 metres/990 feet
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Mountain Walks
Meall Fuar-mhonaidh
This walk gives excellent views over Loch Ness.
Distance: 8km/5miles, Duration: 3 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 420metres/1386 feet
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Disclaimer: All walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like to acknowledge the British Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions".
Graham, Northern Regional manager
"A stone’s throw from the waters of Loch Ness. Please don’t throw stones though – kayakers, rafters, charity swimmers all cruise by the hostel regularly"