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Meall Fuar-mhonaidh - the highest peak around Loch Ness - is walkable directly from Ancarraig and offers views to the North Sea in one direction and to the West Coast Mountains in the other.

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Meall Fuar-mhonaidh

At 699 metres, this is the highest summit around Loch Ness, and it's walkable directly from your lodge. Ancient woodland paths lead to the trailhead, where the ascent rewards you with Scotland's most spectacular 360° panorama: the full length of Loch Ness and its neighbouring lochs, Ben Nevis and the West Coast mountaints to the west, and the Moray Firth and North Sea to the east.

From your lodge door

April-October (best)

3.5-4 hours to summit

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Highland Walks Near Ancarraig

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34 walks

Craigmonie

& Falls of Divach

6–8 km2–3 h

Craigmonie & Falls of Divach

Moderate6–8 km2–3 h

From Ancarraig: ~10–15 min (~3–5 mi)

Drumnadrochit · Apr–Oct (year-round possible)

Meall

Fuar-mhonaidh

5.7 mi3.5–4 h

Meall Fuar-mhonaidh

Walkable from LodgesModerate5.7 mi3.5–4 h

From Ancarraig: Walkable from lodges (or 10 min drive) (From your door)

At 699m, the highest summit around Loch Ness with the finest views in the Great Glen. Walkable directly from Ancarraig Lodges through ancient woodland paths.

Abriachan

Forest Trails

2–10 km1–3 h

Abriachan Forest Trails

Easy2–10 km1–3 h

From Ancarraig: ~25 min (~12 mi)

Loch Ness (north side) · Year-round

Reelig

Glen

1.5–3 km0.5–1 h

Reelig Glen

Easy1.5–3 km0.5–1 h

From Ancarraig: ~35 min (~18 mi)

Near Beauly · Year-round

Farigaig

& Errogie Forest Trails

3–10 km1–3 h

Farigaig & Errogie Forest Trails

Easy3–10 km1–3 h

From Ancarraig: ~35–40 min (~20–22 mi)

South Loch Ness · Apr–Oct

Suidhe

Viewpoint Circular (Loch Tarff)

3–6 km1–2 h

Suidhe Viewpoint Circular (Loch Tarff)

Easy3–6 km1–2 h

From Ancarraig: ~40 min (~22 mi)

South Loch Ness · Apr–Oct

Falls

of Foyers & Forest Loop

3–6 km1–2 h

Falls of Foyers & Forest Loop

Easy3–6 km1–2 h

From Ancarraig: ~35–40 min (~21 mi)

Spectacular waterfalls plunging into the ravine. Short, easy walk from car park with dramatic views. One of the Highlands' most impressive cascades.

Fort

Augustus Canal & Loch Oich Path

up to 10 km1.5–3 h

Fort Augustus Canal & Loch Oich Path

Easyup to 10 km1.5–3 h

From Ancarraig: ~35–40 min (~20 mi)

Fort Augustus · Apr–Oct (year-round possible)

Dog

Falls & Coire Loch

3–5 km1–2 h

Dog Falls & Coire Loch

Easy3–5 km1–2 h

From Ancarraig: ~50 min (~28 mi)

Glen Affric (FLS) · Apr–Oct

Loch

Affric Circuit

17–19 km5–7 h

Loch Affric Circuit

Moderate17–19 km5–7 h

From Ancarraig: ~1 h 10 min (~35 mi)

Scotland's most beautiful glen. Ancient Caledonian pine forest, pristine lochs, and mountain walks. Dog Falls car park makes an excellent starting point.

Plodda

Falls

1–3 km0.5–1 h

Plodda Falls

Easy1–3 km0.5–1 h

From Ancarraig: ~1 h (~30 mi)

Near Tomich (FLS) · Apr–Oct

Corrimony

Chambered Cairn & RSPB Loop

3–6 km1–2 h

Corrimony Chambered Cairn & RSPB Loop

Easy3–6 km1–2 h

From Ancarraig: ~20–25 min (~9 mi)

Glenurquhart · Apr–Oct

Glen

Strathfarrar Lower Glen Forest Trails

5–12 km2–4 h

Glen Strathfarrar Lower Glen Forest Trails

Moderate5–12 km2–4 h

From Ancarraig: ~55–65 min (~32 mi)

Strathfarrar · May–Oct

Ben

Nevis (Mountain Track)

16–17 km7–9 h

Ben Nevis (Mountain Track)

Strenuous16–17 km7–9 h

From Ancarraig: ~1 h 30 min (~60 mi)

Britain's highest mountain (4,413 ft). Challenging but achievable for fit walkers. Start early, pack layers, and prepare for an epic Highland adventure.

Steall

Falls & Nevis Gorge

3.5–4.5 km1.5–2 h

Steall Falls & Nevis Gorge

Moderate3.5–4.5 km1.5–2 h

From Ancarraig: ~1 h 40 min (~65–70 mi)

Glen Nevis · Apr–Oct

Ring

of Steall (4 Munros)

16–18 km8–10 h

Ring of Steall (4 Munros)

Strenuous16–18 km8–10 h

From Ancarraig: ~1 h 40 min (~65–70 mi)

Mamores · Jun–Sep

Glenfinnan

Viaduct & Viewpoint

3–6 km1–2 h

Glenfinnan Viaduct & Viewpoint

Easy3–6 km1–2 h

From Ancarraig: ~1 h 50 min (~75–80 mi)

Glenfinnan · Apr–Oct

The

Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail)

4–5 km2–3 h

The Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail)

Moderate4–5 km2–3 h

From Ancarraig: ~2 h (~80–85 mi)

Glen Coe · Apr–Oct

Ryvoan

Pass & An Lochan Uaine

10–14 km3–5 h

Ryvoan Pass & An Lochan Uaine

Moderate10–14 km3–5 h

From Ancarraig: ~1 h 15–25 min (~40–50 mi)

Glenmore · May–Oct

Cairn

Gorm via Windy Ridge

8–10 km3–5 h

Cairn Gorm via Windy Ridge

Challenging8–10 km3–5 h

From Ancarraig: ~1 h 25–35 min (~50 mi)

Britain's largest national park offers hundreds of walking routes. From gentle valley walks to exposed mountain plateaus. Wildlife, ancient forest, and dramatic landscapes.

Lairig

Ghru (Through-route)

31–32 km10–12 h (or 2 days)

Lairig Ghru (Through-route)

Strenuous31–32 km10–12 h (or 2 days)

From Ancarraig: ~1 h 20 min to Aviemore (~45–50 mi)

Cairngorms · Jun–Sep

Uath

Lochans & Farleitter Crag

5–7 km1.5–2.5 h

Uath Lochans & Farleitter Crag

Easy5–7 km1.5–2.5 h

From Ancarraig: ~1 h 20–30 min (~50 mi)

Insh · Apr–Oct

Ben

Wyvis (Glas Leathad Mòr)

13–14 km5–6 h

Ben Wyvis (Glas Leathad Mòr)

Challenging13–14 km5–6 h

From Ancarraig: ~1 h 10–20 min (~50 mi)

Garbat · May–Sep

Beinn

Eighe Mountain Trail

6–7 km3–4 h

Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail

Challenging6–7 km3–4 h

From Ancarraig: ~2 h 10–20 min (~80–90 mi)

Torridon NNR · May–Sep

Beinn

Alligin Circuit (2 Munros)

16–17 km7–9 h

Beinn Alligin Circuit (2 Munros)

Strenuous16–17 km7–9 h

From Ancarraig: ~2 h 15–25 min (~85–90 mi)

Torridon · May–Sep

Liathach

Traverse (Experienced Only)

12–14 km8–10 h

Liathach Traverse (Experienced Only)

Strenuous12–14 km8–10 h

From Ancarraig: ~2 h 15–25 min (~85–90 mi)

Torridon · May–Sep

Stac

Pollaidh Circuit & Summit

4–5 km2–3 h

Stac Pollaidh Circuit & Summit

Moderate4–5 km2–3 h

From Ancarraig: ~2 h 45–3 h (~110–115 mi)

Assynt · May–Sep

Suilven

(from Glencanisp)

19–24 km7–10 h

Suilven (from Glencanisp)

Strenuous19–24 km7–10 h

From Ancarraig: ~3 h 15–30 min (~130–140 mi)

Assynt · May–Sep

Quinag

(One or More Peaks)

10–17 km5–8 h

Quinag (One or More Peaks)

Challenging10–17 km5–8 h

From Ancarraig: ~2 h 45–3 h (~110–120 mi)

Assynt · May–Sep

Old

Man of Storr

3.5–5 km1.5–2.5 h

Old Man of Storr

Moderate3.5–5 km1.5–2.5 h

From Ancarraig: ~2 h–2 h 15 min (~80–90 mi)

Trotternish · Apr–Oct

Quiraing

Circuit

6.5–7 km2–3 h

Quiraing Circuit

Moderate6.5–7 km2–3 h

From Ancarraig: ~2 h 15–25 min (~85–95 mi)

Trotternish · Apr–Oct

Fairy

Pools & Coire na Creiche

4–6 km1.5–2.5 h

Fairy Pools & Coire na Creiche

Easy4–6 km1.5–2.5 h

From Ancarraig: ~2 h 30–45 min (~95–105 mi)

Glen Brittle · Apr–Oct

Great

Glen Way (Sections)

127 km1–7 days (by section)

Great Glen Way (Sections)

Easy127 km1–7 days (by section)

From Ancarraig: Passes nearby (0–10 min) (Through property)

One of Scotland's Great Trails passes directly through Ancarraig. Step outside your lodge and onto 79 miles of spectacular Highland walking.

Affric–Kintail

Way

71–72 km3–5 days

Affric–Kintail Way

Moderate71–72 km3–5 days

From Ancarraig: Starts in Drumnadrochit (0–10 min) (Starts nearby)

Drumnadrochit–Morvich · May–Sep

What to Bring

Good walking bootsHighland paths can be muddy, rocky, or uneven
Waterproof jacketHighland weather changes quickly, always pack rain gear
LayersTemperature can drop significantly on exposed summits
Water and snacksFacilities limited on remote trails
Map and compassPhone signal patchy in mountains
First aid kitBasic supplies for minor injuries

Insider Tips

Download offline mapsGreat Glen Way app, OS Maps, or AllTrails work offline
Start earlyAvoid midges (dawn/dusk), get best light, have trails to yourself
Check weather forecastMountain weather differs from valley. MWIS.org.uk essential for hill walks
Tell someone your routeLeave details with us or family before remote walks
Scottish Outdoor Access CodeYou have right to roam, but respect land, livestock, wildlife
We can helpAsk us for route recommendations, current conditions, local knowledge

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Walk from Your Door

Stay at Ancarraig and walk directly to Meall Fuar-mhonaidh—Scotland's finest Loch Ness viewpoint, accessible from your lodge door. Ancient woodland trails weave through our property, mountain summits rise above, and the Great Glen Way passes nearby. This is walking at its most authentic.

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