| Day 1. |
Arrive Fort William, overnight
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| Day 2 . |
Fort William to Gairlochy 12ml(19km)
It is an easy walk past ruined Inverlochy Castle to reach Banavie and the seven locks of Neptune’s Staircase. Join the Caledonian Canal towpath, enjoy wonderful views of Ben Nevis and the Grey Corries, spot birds and wildlife and continue to Gairlochy. |
| Day 3. |
Gairlochy to South Laggan 14ml(22.5km)
Walk to Clunes and join the lochside forest trail to Laggan Locks. Perhaps stop for a refreshment at the Eagle, the Inn on the Water, a beautifully converted Dutch barge. Just a short walk now to the accommodation at South Laggan. |
| Day 4. |
South Laggan to Fort Augustus 10.5ml(17km)
A pleasant easy walk along the east side of Loch Oich to Oich Bridge. From there follow the Caledonian Canal towpath into the attractive village of Fort Augusutus where you can watch the boats descending the staircase of six locks into Loch Ness |
| Day 5. . |
Fort Augustus to Invermoriston 8ml(13km)
Perhaps take a morning cruise on Loch Ness before joining the forest trails to Invermoriston. Enjoy the lovely views as you walk through the forest high above Loch Ness
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| Day 6 . |
Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit 14ml(22km)
Mostly forest trail walking today until the last stretch which follows the minor road from Gortaig. A steep descent leads to the busy lochside village of Drumnadrochit. |
| Day 7. |
Drumnadrochit to Inverness 18ml(29km)
Quite a steep climb out of the village: continue through open moorland along the edge of Craig Leach Forest and enjoy spectacular views over the Beauly Firth on the descent to Invernesss. Follow the River Ness into the town and the completion of the walk at Inverness Castle. |
| Day 8. |
Depart Inverness
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