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6. Self-Guided Loch Ness Cycle Trip

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Another cycling trip, but longer and more interesting than the route we brought you before.

If you search for day tours from Inverness, this one is pretty unique.

Here’s how it works:

You make your own way to the bicycle rental place, which sits in city-center Bellfield Park. Here, you get a bike and a helmet, and you chat to the rental staff. They give you a map, some directions, and some advice, and they set you off on your way.

Along the route, you’ll see the Ness Islands, the Caledonian Canal, the village of Dores, and more. On your way back to the hire store, you can either retrace your steps (well, tyre marks), or you can take an alternative route.

In total, you’ll cycle around 16 miles (26 km); longer if you take any detours.

This is great because you can take it at your own pace. Want a lung-busting workout? Do it! Want to stop every three seconds to nab some photos? Do it! Want a combo between those two things? I’m sure you can see where this is going.

Our bike hire from Ticket to Ride made for an amazing day. With helpful maps from the shop we were quickly on our way. The roads in Inverness were nice with many dedicated and protected bike paths. Drivers were courteous, giving us space when we needed it. The weather was beautiful and the Loch Ness is an amazing lake. No monster sightings 😉

— Kathy (Read more reviews)

⭐ Tour highlights: Getting adventurous in (and around) a city, not having to plan your own route, and seeing loads of lochside highlights without having to do any driving.

🗺️ Itinerary: You get your bike, you ride around, then you take your bike back. You can go at your own pace, so long as you do it all in a day!

Cycle To Loch Ness – Self Guided
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Last Updated November, 2024