Inverness: the Ness Islands
From the castle along the River Ness to a string of wooded islands joined by footbridges.
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 20 m
- Time
- 1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 19 m
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About this walk
Inverness: the Ness Islands is an easy 3.8 km circular walk with 20 m of ascent, taking about 1 hours. It starts at Inverness Castle (grid reference NH 666 450). The start can be reached by public transport.
The Ness Islands are a set of wooded islands in the River Ness, just upstream from the centre of Inverness, linked to both banks by Victorian footbridges. From the castle, the walk follows the riverside path upstream.
It crosses the islands and returns down the other bank, past the cathedral.
Route
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1
Up the river
Follow the River Ness upstream from the castle.
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The islands
Cross the footbridges through the Ness Islands.
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Back down
Return down the other bank past the cathedral.
Summit
On the way
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Inverness CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Inverness: the Ness Islands take?
- Most walkers take 1–1 hours for the 3.8 km route, which has 20 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Inverness Castle (grid reference NH 666 450). City-centre car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains and buses to Inverness. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat, surfaced riverside paths and footbridges.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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