River Ness – Ness Islands loop from Inverness

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River Ness – Ness Islands loop from Inverness

Easy

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River Ness – Ness Islands loop from Inverness

00:58

3.83km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Bus stop

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558 m

River Ness

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The River Ness is a short river flowing from Loch Dochfar at the northern end of Loch Ness, through Inverness and into the Moray Firth. The Caledonian Canal follows its course from the loch to the city, but then travels by a different route to the Firth.

The river follows the Great Glen fault, and the northern end of the Great Glen Way follows the river's eastern bank.

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964 m

Ness Islands Suspension Bridge

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This Victorian suspension footbridge takes you across the east channel of the River Ness on a footpath from Island Bank Road. It allows people to access Ness Islands, which are a series of natural islands in the middle of the river for recreation purposes. It is a beautiful area, and the bridge is in a super nice setting, just a short walk away from Inverness city centre.

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1.51 km

Infirmary Bridge (River Ness footbridge)

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View from the bridge

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2.55 km

Wooden Nessie sculpture on the Ness Islands

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beautiful wood carvings by the river

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2.57 km

Ness Islands

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The Ness Islands are a group of small islands in the middle of the River Ness. The islands are connected by Victorian suspension bridges and are a lovely place to explore. The Ness Islands walk, roughly three miles (five kilometres), takes you past landmarks including the Ice Centre, Botanic Gardens, and Inverness Cathedral.

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