Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Return to Cannich and turn right on the A831 to Drumnadrochit, then right on the A82 past picturesque
Ur-
quhart Castle
and along the shores of Loch Ness. At
Invermoriston
, pause to look at the old bridge, built by
Telford in 1813, then head west on the A897 towards Kyle of Lochalsh; after 16 miles go left on the A87 towards
Invergarry. You are now among some of the finest mountain scenery in the Highlands; as the road turns east above
Loch Garry, stop at the famous
viewpoint
(layby on right, not signposted). By a quirk of perspective, the lochs
to the west appear to form the map outline of Scotland.
At
Invergarry
, turn left on the A82 to reach
Fort Augustus
and a late lunch at the Lovat or Lock Inn.
Take the B862 out of town, following the line of General Wade's 18th-century military road, to another viewpoint at
Suidhe Chuimein
. A short (800m) walk up the well-worn path to the summit affords an even better panorama.
Ahead, you can choose the low road via the impressive
Falls of Foyers
, or stay on the the high road (B862)
for more views; both converge on Loch Ness at the
Dores Inn
, where you can sip a pint with a view along Loch
Ness, and even stay for dinner before returning to Inverness.
EXHIBITION
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
(
01456-450573;
www.lochness.com
; adult/child £6.95/4.95; 9am-6pm Jul & Aug, to
5.30pm Jun, 9.30am-5pm Easter-May & Sep-Oct, 10am-3.30pm Nov-Easter)
This Nessie-
themed attraction adopts a scientific approach that allows you to weigh the evidence for
yourself. Exhibits include the original equipment - sonar survey vessels, miniature sub-
marines, cameras and sediment coring tools - used in various monster hunts, as well as
original photographs and film footage of sightings. You'll find out about hoaxes and op-
tical illusions, as well as learning a lot about the ecology of Loch Ness - is there enough
food in the loch to support even one 'monster', let alone a breeding population?
Nessieland Castle Monster Centre
(
www.nessieland.co.uk
;
adult/child £5.50/4; 9am-8pm Jul & Aug, 10am-5.30pm Apr-
Jun, Sep & Oct, 10am-4pm Nov-Mar)
This attraction is a miniature theme park aimed
squarely at the kids, though we suspect its main function is to sell you Loch Ness monster
souvenirs.
EXHIBITION
Nessie Hunter
(
01456-450395;
www.lochness-cruises.com
; adult/child £15/10; Easter-Oct)
One-
hour monster-hunting cruises, complete with sonar and underwater cameras. Cruises de-
part from Drumnadrochit hourly (except 1pm) from 9am to 6pm daily.
BOAT TOUR
