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Discover the full majesty of Scotland’s most famous loch on our Loch Ness Complete Loop Tour. Most visitors only see the busy northern shore. However, Sgùrr Tours takes you on a full 70-mile journey. We reveal the “hidden” wild side of the water. You will travel in the executive comfort of a Mercedes-Benz V-Class. This is a journey that few travelers ever finish.
Your day begins at 09:00 AM. First, we pick you up from your Inverness hotel. We head directly to the northern banks. Here, we explore the majesty of Urquhart Castle. This was once one of the largest strongholds in the Highlands. You will have time to climb the Grant Tower. Additionally, you can see the trebuchet and enjoy famous panoramic views.
Next, we pause in the picturesque village of Invermoriston. You can witness the beauty of the rushing river here. We will also walk across the historic Old Stone Bridge. Thomas Telford designed this famous bridge. Finally, we reach Fort Augustus at the southern tip of the loch. You can watch boats move through the five canal locks. These locks link the lochs of the Great Glen.
For your midday break, we escape the main tourist path. We enjoy a sophisticated lunch at the Invergarry Hotel. This historic hotel is a landmark of Highland hospitality. It offers a warm, oak-paneled atmosphere. You can also enjoy a refined menu of local Scottish food. Whether you try a Highland Single Malt or fresh local fare, you will find a peaceful sanctuary. It is the perfect place to refuel for the afternoon.
After lunch, the landscape changes quickly. We cross over to the Southern Shore. This is an area many tourists never see. First, we ascend into the hills. We stop at a quiet “wee loch” before reaching the Suidhe Viewpoint. This is one of the highest points on the route. It offers 360-degree vistas across the mountains and glens.
Our drive through the wild South Side includes several stops:
Whitebridge: See the 18th-century General Wade Bridge.
Falls of Foyers: Experience a 140ft waterfall in a deep gorge.
Finally, we conclude our loop at Dores Beach. This pebble stretch offers an unrivaled view down the 23-mile loch. It is the perfect spot for a final walk. After that, we take the short drive back to Inverness for a 17:15 PM return.
Our exploration begins at 09:00 from your Inverness hotel, heading directly to the northern banks to visit the captivating Urquhart Castle . Once one of Scotland's largest strongholds, these ruins offer a window into centuries of Highland warfare . You can explore the Grant Tower, see the formidable trebuchet, and enjoy some of the most famous views of the water.
As we continue south, we stop at the picturesque village of Invermoriston to admire the Thomas Telford-designed stone bridge spanning the rushing river. We then visit Fort Augustus, a quaint village situated at the southern tip of the loch. This is the heart of the Caledonian Canal, where you can watch boats maneuver through the impressive flight of canal locks that link the lochs of the Great Glen.
For lunch, we venture slightly off the main loch path to the historic Invergarry Hotel. This former country house hotel is a gem of Highland hospitality, offering a warm, traditional atmosphere and a refined menu of local Scottish specialties. It provides the perfect, quiet sanctuary to relax and refuel before we begin our journey up the wilder southern shore.
After lunch, the landscape changes dramatically as we ascend into the hills of the south side. We stop at a tranquil "wee loch" nestled in the heights before reaching the Suidhe Viewpoint, one of the highest points on the route, offering spectacular panoramic vistas of the surrounding peaks and glens. We also pause at Whitebridge to witness the historic General Wade Bridge, a remarkable survivor of 18th-century military engineering.
The journey continues to the magnificent Falls of Foyers, a powerful 140ft waterfall that plunges into a deep wooded gorge . As we follow the low road back toward Inverness, we make a quick photo stop at the legendary Boleskine House and a cinematic viewpoint that offers a unique perspective of Urquhart Castle from across the water. We conclude our loop at Dores Beach, where the unrivaled straight-line view down the loch provides the perfect final moment of natural splendor before our 17:15 return to the city .
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Born and bred in the Highlands, our guides offer more than just facts; we share the stories, Gaelic culture, and hidden corners only a local knows.
Leave the "big bus" crowds behind. Relax in the plush leather interior of our premium Mercedes-Benz V-Class, featuring climate control and comfortable leather seats.
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