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River Oich walk, Fort Augustus

If you’re looking for local walks to do during your stay with us at Abbey Holidays Loch Ness, the River Oich walk is a great option. This walk starts at the River Oich car park, which is only around a 5-minute drive from the abbey. From here, you can enjoy an easy route on forest and riverside paths. The path is quite flat and well-defined, making it suitable for all levels. Although look out for some rough and muddy sections.

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Follow the trail

The River Oich Trail is signposted from the car park. Due to its flat pathway, this is a great walk for all ages, with lovely picnic spots down by the river. There’s plenty of wildlife to spot on the way, from red squirrels in the forest to otters on the waterside, and a variety of birds in the trees and skies. You can download the route card here on the Forestry and Land Scotland website.

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Bridge over River Oich in fort Augustus

Tall trees in Scotland

This trail follows the river through a forest of towering trees, including Norway spruce and larch, which can mature up to 40 metres high. You’ll also find the Scots pine, Scotland’s national tree, which grows to up to 36 metres. The impressive trees lead to a riverside path, and includes views of the Caledonian Canal. It takes around 2 hours to complete this lovely Scottish Highlands walk.

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Close up of foliage on a Scots Pine tree

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Stay with Abbey Holidays Loch Ness in Fort Augustus for a magical walking holiday. View our cottages and apartments, explore our excellent facilities and see our latest special offers here. If you need any assistance at all, our friendly staff are always happy to help. We look forward to welcoming you to Scotland!

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By Loch Ness

Set on the beautiful banks of the loch, Abbey Holidays Loch Ness offers luxury accommodation in the Scottish Highlands. With attention to detail and your comfort in mind, Loch Ness Abbey offers you a real home from home.

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Not only do our self-catering apartments and cottages have their own wonderful amenities, but there’s a huge range of exciting attractions right on our doorstep.

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