The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.
The trail
The South Loch Ness Trail runs from Fort Augustus along the south-east side of the loch, by Foyers and Dores, to Torbreck on the edge of Inverness, 58 km on the Inverness Loch Ness tourist board's page. It is also the second half of the Loch Ness 360° Trail.
Stages
A suggested split into 3 days of about 19.5 km (12.1 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.
- Day 1 Fort Augustus to Foyers 25 km · 25 km from the start
- Day 2 Foyers to Dores 22 km · 47 km from the start
- Day 3 Dores to Torbreck 11.8 km · 59 km from the start
Start and finish
Start: near Fort Augustus, Highland. 57.14516, -4.68072
Finish: near Torbreck, Highland. 57.44205, -4.25999
Places to stay
Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:
- Fort Augustus, Highland · The start Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
- Foyers, Highland · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
- Dores, Highland · After day 2 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
- Torbreck, Highland · The finish Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.
