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Inverness Group

We are the Inverness Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Inverness Young Walkers (Sub Group)

From Inverness Leisure Centre, we'll head towards the Caledonian Canal, a major Highland landmark which traverses the Great Glen from the Beauly Firth, Inverness to Fort William. We'll walk along the canal towpath towards the Beauly Firth to reach the viewpoint at Clachnaharry. After taking in the views and hopefully spotting plenty seabirds, we'll head back along the canal towpath on the opposite side, towards the Leisure Centre.

We'll meet at the Inverness Leisure Centre car park towards the back on the grassy area near the picnic benches.

Kit List:

  • Ramblers Scotland Membership Card (if you're a member)
  • Walking shoes/ boots
  • Extra layer, waterproof 
  • Plenty water

Booking is essential for all IYW walks. To book, please contact walk leader, Charlotte, via text.

Thursday, 24 August 2023
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.7km / 5.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Terrain - Concrete canal towpath with occasional loose gravel underfoot. Meeting point is grassy which may be muddy if wet.

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NH 65641 43692
Nearest postcode:
IV3 5SS
what3words:
doing.only.retail
Start time:
6:30 pm

We'll meet at the Inverness Leisure Centre car park towards the back on the grassy area near the picnic benches. Parking is free. If you're travelling to the walk start and can offer a lift to anyone local to you, please let the walk leader know. Recommended rate for mileage is 30p per mile split by the number of passengers. Public transport - the nearest bus stop is Ballifeary, Tomnahurich Bridge. It's a 5 min walk to the Leisure Centre Car Park. This is served by buses 2 and 17. Check the stagecoach website for timetables and live bus times. If you have any questions about travelling to this walk, please ask the walk leader.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking