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Carn na Leitire Summit Cairn – Heather Hut Shelter loop from Clansman Harbour

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Carn na Leitire Summit Cairn – Heather Hut Shelter loop from Clansman Harbour

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Carn na Leitire Summit Cairn – Heather Hut Shelter loop from Clansman Harbour

03:06

9.75km

410m

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 14, 2026

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Bus stop

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1

2.40 km

The Distillery Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

You could almost miss this one if you are not paying attention as it is a bit tugged away from the trail. The distillery hut tells the story of the …

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2

3.62 km

Heather in Bloom

Highlight • Natural

3

4.24 km

Carn na Leitire Summit Cairn

Highlight • Summit

This is such a lovely spot and the walk up through Abriachan woods makes it a perfect day out. There are nice little signboards to tell the history of the …

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4

4.54 km

View of Loch Laide from the Slopes of Carn na Leitire

Highlight • Lake

From here on the slopes of Carn na Leitire you are afforded beautiful views north toward Loch Laide and the surrounding hills of Loch Ness. There's a bench here where you can catch your breath before continuing your climb.

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5

4.69 km

View from Carn na Leitire

Highlight • Natural Monument

Excellent views into the Great Glen Fault, down to Loch Ness and north-east towards Inverness. There are also several interesting sculptures on the ascent and summit.

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6

4.99 km

Carved Wildlife Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

take time and admire the wildlife

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7

7.17 km

Heather Hut Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Cute little shelter to escape the rain. Also has benches to sit on.

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8

8.45 km

View of Loch Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Ness View

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9.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

1.20 km

124 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

161 m

124 m

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Sunday 31 May

19°C

10°C

93 %

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