Allt na Criche, near Fort Augustus

LOCH NESS AREA


Summary :	A short waymarked woodland walk with good views over Loch Ness - can be extended along the Great Glen Way.
Terrain :	Waymarked footpath and forest track with one steep section near the start.
Grade :		Distance :	2.5km/1.5 miles
Bog Factor :		Time :	1 hour
Start :	Allt na Criche forestry commission car park 2km north of Fort Augustus.	Grid ref :	NH391107
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Allt na Criche, near Fort Augustus no. 1

1. Park at the Forestry Commission car park for Allt na Criche, 2km north of Fort Augustus on the A82. The walk begins at the rear of the car park and is marked with white markers. The path climbs alongside the Allt na Criche burn and past a pretty waterfall before turning away from the burn and climbing more steeply.

Allt na Criche, near Fort Augustus no. 2

2. The path continues through silver birch and pine woodlands levelling off for a time before climbing again, finally up some stone steps to reach a forestry track. Here there are fine views down over Loch Ness.

Allt na Criche, near Fort Augustus no. 3

3. Turn left along the track as Fort Augustus comes into view below. After a gentle bend to the right, two marker posts show where you leave the track to take a path to the left, through pine trees. The path goes downhill, passing a couple of seats, before eventually emerging on a track which forms part of the Great Glen Way (75 miles Fort William to Inverness). Turn left and follow the track to a gate and the car park.

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