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Falls of Foyers, Highlands

Summary

A lovely circular walk from Inverfarigaig to the impressive Falls of Foyers in Loch Ness, with many good viewpoints along the way. Waymarked paths, forestry tracks, and minor roads, with some steep sections and areas of boggy heather moorland.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.9 miles (11.1 km)
Walking time:
04h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Inverfarigaig (NH522238)

lat: 57.2807362

lon: -4.4538295

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