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View of the Highlands – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Beauly

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View of the Highlands – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Beauly

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View of the Highlands – Caledonian Canal at Inverness loop from Beauly

03:20

51.2km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

11.8 km

Highland Cattle

Highlight • Natural

The cattle were content to just stand there when taken photos

Tip by

2

13.4 km

Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Looks like the owners of the Eco Cafe have set up a tap for passer by’s to fill up their water bottles. I didn’t need a top up so I …

Tip by

3

14.4 km

Loch Laide

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a steep climb from Loch Ness , but hard work gets to the top and some beautiful views. Keep on the road and you can branch to Beauly or back to Inverness

Tip by

4

17.0 km

Abriachan Eco Cafe & Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Amazing hospitality and huge portions. It’s an unusual cafe but the best I have ever been to.

Tip by

5

20.9 km

View of the Highlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good views all around. Loads of areas have deer mesh fencing dividing segments of land

Tip by

6

33.9 km

Caledonian Canal at Inverness

Highlight • Structure

Easy cycle/walk on fine gravel path, watching the boats go in and out when they sail.

Tip by

7

37.2 km

Bunchrew Caravan Park

Highlight • Rest Area

20 acres of peaceful sheltered parkland surrounded by mature trees offer a welcome haven for campers and caravanners with a friendly informal family-run atmosphere.

Tip by

8

38.9 km

View of Beauly Firth

Highlight • Lake

Avoid cycling this stretch in winter. Snow ploughs allow for safe-driving and motorbike riding but what the midday sun turns to slush, the cold night air re-freezes so the road …

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B

51.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

15.6 km

4.91 km

4.48 km

1.68 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

42.3 km

4.69 km

2.75 km

1.20 km

328 m

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Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

94 %

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