Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal Walk
Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal Walk
Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal Walk
7 Days Starting and ending in Inverness
Visiting: Inverness, Great Glen Way, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Foyers, Dores, Caledonian Canal, Beauly Firth
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W06LN
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Medium, Low, Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
18 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Our 6-night self-guided walk explores the remote, southern side of Loch Ness where shady forests, tumbling waterfalls and rolling, heather-clad moors provide a misty backdrop to some of the most spectacular hiking in the Scottish Glens. It's a timeless and kaleidoscopic landscape and the place to visit if you want peace, tranquillity and an 'escape from it all' experience.The walking is relaxed, with few serious climbs, taking in: the serene Caledonian Canal, a section of the Great Glen Way, pretty Beauly Firth and a wealth of lochs and rivers whose glassy waters mirror the seemingly endless sky. Plant and birdlife are prolific, and there's a high probability of spotting deer too.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Inverness
Location: Inverness
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive in the wonderful waterside town of Inverness, the cultural capital of
the Scottish Highlands.
Day 2 : The Great Glen Way 13Km/8Mi/3Hr Or 19Km/12Mi/4.5Hr
Location: Great Glen Way
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Lovat
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a transfer this morning, from Inverness to Invergarry, set off along a
section of the Great Glen Way, overlooking Loch Oich, to the historic Bridge
of Oich. Continue along the Caledonian Canal towpath to Fort Augustus, at the
southern tip of Loch Ness.
Day 3 : At Fort Augustus
Location: Fort Augustus
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Lovat
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the day in Fort Augustus, walking in the surrounding woodland or taking
a boat trip on the world-famous waters of Loch Ness to visit Urquhart Castle.
Day 4 : South Loch Ness Trail To Foyers 17Km/10.5Mi/5Hr
Location: Loch Ness
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Craigdarroch Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Follow the South Loch Ness Trail with spectacular views of the wild and
timeless Highlands. Pass through the village of Whitebridge and on, through
shaded forest, to Rabbie Burns' famous Falls of Foyers.
Day 5 : Foyers To Dores 15Km/9.5Mi/3.5Hr Or 19Km/12Mi/5Hr
Location: Foyers, Dores
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Inverness Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head up through the Boleskine woods to Inverfarigaig, with stunning views of
the crags of Dun Deardail; from Fair-Haired Lad's Pass down over Loch Ness to
the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Take a short bus ride back to Inverness.
Day 6 : Caledonian Canal And The Beauly Firth
Location: Caledonian Canal, Beauly Firth
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Inverness Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take in the Ness Islands, ancient Craig Phadrig, the sea locks at Beauly
Firth and perhaps even spot some dolphins dancing in the waters! Loop back to
Inverness to explore its shops, cafes and castle.
Day 7 : Leave Inverness
Location: Inverness
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave Inverness
What's Included
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6 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation
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All Breakfasts
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All luggage transfers
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Route directions and maps
What's Not Included
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Room upgrades
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Travel insurance
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Single supplement
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Food
Accommodation
Everywhere you'll be staying has its own unique appeal: a Victorian former mansion; a Highlands country inn and a riverside hotel in the heart of Inverness.
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No vaccinations are obligatory.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Low Deposit
Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.