Summary: This is an out-and-back walk, initially besides Loch Nan Lann and then descending to Loch Ness. The descent to Loch Ness gives wonderful views across to Invermoriston. Wild goats have been spotted in this area so keep your eyes peeled and you may be lucky.
Distance & Grade: 8.4km. Moderate.
Description: This walk starts and finishes at a small car park which can be founds as follows:-
Approximately 1.6km after Whitebridge on the B862, heading towards Fort Augustus, there is a turning on the right hand side towards the Knockie Estate. There is also a blue South Loch Ness trail marker post on this junction. Drive along this narrow road for about 1.6km until you see a parking area on the left that has a signpost giving information about Loch Nan Laan.
There is a metal gate with a stile to the right of it giving access to a gravel track that takes you around the shore of Loch Nan Laan with views of Knockie Lodge on the hill opposite. The track curves gradually around to the right for 1.6km until you reach a fork. To the right the track goes over a bridge and up to the Lodge. Take the left fork and follow it for a further 1.6km as it descends towards Loch Ness. Panoramic views of the Loch open up with Invermoriston on the shore opposite. The track terminates at a small ex-boat house on the shore of the Loch.
Re-trace this route to return to the car park with the first 1.6km of your return walk being a steady uphill.
Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust,