Sron na Muic, Invermoriston

Climb forestry tracks to eventually reach open views and a summit overlooking Loch Ness. It would also make a good but strenous mountain bike route which would speed up the long forestry sections where there are limited views.

Terrain

Minor road then forestry tracks, stony and steep in places to summit with mast then short moorland section to Sron na Muic.

Public Transport

The A82 between Fort William and Inverness is served by buses throughout its length.

Start

Invermoriston. Map and directions.

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 23.75km / 14.75 miles
Time: 5 - 6 hours
Ascent: 503m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: NH420166

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Walk Description

Stage 1

From the car park (next to Village Hall with toilets) in Invermoriston cross the main A82 road and turn left to pass opposite the Hall and cross the bridge over the River Moriston. Just upstream is the old bridge built by Thomas Telford and completed in 1813. It took 8 years to build according to Telford because of the, "languid and inattentive contractors" - Telford himself was renowned as something of a workaholic. The old bridge was replaced with the current one in the 1930's. Turn right after the bridge to follow the minor road to Dalcataig.

Stage 2

At Dalcataig take the lower track on the right and continue ahead at the next junction soon reaching a gate and continuing alongside the River Moriston. The river is popular with salmon fishermen but you can sometimes also spot osprey and eagles who fish the river for the same prey. When the track forks stay on the left hand track through dense fir plantation.

Stage 3

After the track crosses a small bridge it begins to climb more steadily. Keep straight ahead where a track goes off to the left (this can be used as an alternative route back as it links to the Great Glen Way for the final section back to Invermoriston), note that the track shown to the right on the OS map does not exist. When a T junction is reached turn left and then keep right on the main track (ignoring a more overgrown track on the left). As the track emerges from the trees there are open views up Glen Moriston towards the mountains of Kintail.

Stage 4

At the next junction (just after leaving the trees) turn right uphill and then immediately left to follow a track that undulates and heads back into the dense tree cover as it aims northwest. Eventually after a steeper section the track emerges from the trees for a final time and the track is marked by snow poles as it heads over the open moorland.

Stage 5

The mast at the summit can be seen clearly ahead. The track takes a gentle route circling to the south of the summit with extensive views across the Great Glen to the mountains beyond. It is also possible to cut directly across the steeper ground to reach the summit although the track is much easier going. The summit has a large fenced compound containing the mast and for a more remote feel it is straightforward to continue directly east to the summit of Sron na Muic at 476m. Meaning the "nose of the pig" in Gaelic this spot is a great viewpoint over Loch Ness.

Stage 6

The return is by the same outward route retracing the track down through the forest and turning right at the first junction and then immediately right again. At the next junction keep left and then immediately right. At the third junction there is the option of turning right to follow a parallel track through the trees to pick up the signed Great Glen Way where you turn left to head down steeply to Invermoriston. Alternatively stay on the outward route continuing straight ahead and then aiming to the right along the river and back along the road from Dalcataig.

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