Monday, 25 March 2013

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus
Distance 2 miles?


Map


Points of interest
Pepperpot lighthouse
Canal Heritage Centre & other buildings?
Locks - boats are raised 40ft though 5 locks - bottom lock was most difficult to build on entire canal.
Old railway swing bridge removed.


The walks and cycle routes around Fort Augustus are well described in the publication 'Paths around Fort Augustus', and in addition the Forestry Commission has a number of family friendly trails detailed on the website and leaflet 'The Forests of the Great Glen' and by the walkhighlands website. Links are provided below.

Enjoy Loch Ness
Paths Around Fort Augustus

Forestry Commission
Auchterawe - Torr Dhuin, River, Nursery & Pine Trees Walks
Port Clair - cycle route
Alt Na Criche - walk & cycle routes

walkhighlands.co.uk
River Oich
Jenkins Park