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Ness Islands & Ness Banks loop

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Ness Islands & Ness Banks loop

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4.8

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561

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Ness Islands & Ness Banks loop

00:30

4.80km

20m

Running

The Ness Islands & Ness Banks loop offers an easy jogging experience through picturesque scenery in Inverness, Scotland. This 3.0-mile (4.8 km) route features mostly paved, flat paths along the tranquil River Ness and through the wooded Ness Islands, with a minimal elevation gain of just 57 feet (17 metres).…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

409 m

Ness Islands

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

These small islands are located in the River Ness. Connected by a series of old suspension bridges they are a lovely place to run and escape the city.

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2

1.86 km

Ness Bank, Inverness

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

As you run along the side of Loch Ness you are surrounded by many of the historical buildings of Inverness including the Castle above you and the Cathedral on the opposite bank.

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3

2.53 km

Greig Street Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The old suspension bridge for pedestrians across the River Ness. Built in 1801 by C. Manners, it gives excellent views across Inverness and is locally sometimes referred to as the 'Bouncy bridge'!

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B

4.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.32 km

1.05 km

942 m

431 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

369 m

199 m

122 m

< 100 m

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