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Bridge of Oich to Fort Augustus

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You join the towpath by the Aberchalder Swing Bridge, at the north end of Loch Oich and continue on the towpath with the River Oich running alongside for much of the towpath’s length, giving a watery feeling to this outing.  On the right, you’ll see the steep slopes of the Great Glen formed by a tear fault in the Earth’s crust. 

Continue on to enter bustling Fort Augustus where the canal descends through five locks to enter Loch Ness.  Among the many attractions is the Caledonian Canal Visitor Centre, which details the waterway’s history up to its present day rejuvenation.

Note:  This route is part of the proposed National Route 78 between Fort William and Inverness.

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Natural attractions:

  • Loch Oich
  • River Oich
  • Great Glen
  • Loch Ness

Visitor attractions:

  • Caledonian Canal

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  • 21/07/09,  at  05:25 PM

    There is a very fine tea-room at Bridge of Oich.

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Key route details

Region/Area:

Northern Scotland

Distance:

4.5 miles

Time needed:

40 minutes

Classification:

Easy

Traffic:

Traffic-free

Surface:

Gravel

NCN Route:

Proposed National Route 78

Start:

Bridge of Oich

Finish:

Fort Augustus

Cycle hire:

Clansman Centre Cycle Hire, Fort Augustus. 01320 366444

Maps and guides

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Links with:

Great Glen Way

Weather:
Chance of Rain

Sat

max: 7°C min: 1°C

Partly Sunny

Sun

max: 7°C min: -1°C

Fog

Mon

max: 6°C min: -3°C

Cloudy

Tue

max: 4°C min: -4°C

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