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Great Glen Way stage 5: Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit (22.3 km, 750 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Highlands/Great Glen Way/Stage 5

Stage 5 of 6

Great Glen Way stage 5: Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 7h
Ascent: 750 m
Descent

Stage 5 of the Great Glen Way (6 stages in total) runs from Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit. It covers 22.3 km with 750 m of ascent and 800 m of descent, around 7 h of walking. There are 36 places to sleep where the stage ends (4 hostels, 24 guesthouses, 3 campsites, 5 hotels). The next stage continues to Inverness.

Part of the Great Glen Way.

Where to sleep in Drumnadrochit

36 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 4 hostels, 24 guesthouses, 3 campsites, 5 hotels.

HostelLoch Ness - The Lochside HostelRated 4.6 out of 54.6(576)Modest option with no-frills private and dorm-style rooms, a communal kitchen and a relaxed lounge.
Guesthouse

Previous: stage 4Fort Augustus to Invermoriston Next: stage 6Drumnadrochit to Inverness

Part of the Great Glen Way (117 km, 6 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

800 m

Distance

22.3 km

Ancarraig Lodges

GuesthouseDrovers LodgeRated 5.0 out of 55.0(38)

GuesthouseHighland TasteRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

Coiltie Glampod

CampsiteCoiltie GlampodRated 5.0 out of 55.0(6)

Clunebeg Lodge Guest House

GuesthouseClunebeg Lodge Guest HouseRated 3.6 out of 53.6(203)Low-key country lodge with rooms or suites, some with breakfast, plus parking and optional dinners.

CampsiteDave’s RestRated 4.4 out of 54.4(104)

Balmridge House B&B

GuesthouseBalmridge House B&BRated 5.0 out of 55.0(106)

GuesthouseSeilebostRated 4.9 out of 54.9(23)

Traditional Highland Cottage Near Loch Ness

GuesthouseTraditional Highland Cottage Near Loch NessRated 4.9 out of 54.9(9)

GuesthouseBunillidhRated 5.0 out of 55.0(12)

Glen Rowan Guest House

GuesthouseGlen Rowan Guest HouseRated 4.7 out of 54.7(21)

GuesthouseArdwell House LewistonRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)

The Loch Ness Inn

HotelThe Loch Ness InnRated 4.6 out of 54.6(1,984)Relaxed rooms in a traditional hotel dating from 1838, offering a restaurant & a cosy bar.

Loch Ness Bay Camping

CampsiteLoch Ness Bay CampingRated 4.4 out of 54.4(971)Tent & camper campsite with toilet, laundry & shower facilities, plus views of rolling hills.

GuesthouseStrone HouseRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

Urquhart Bay Bed & Breakfast

GuesthouseUrquhart Bay Bed & BreakfastRated 4.8 out of 54.8(76)Rural B&B by the shores of Loch Ness offering 2 relaxed rooms, plus gardens & a sunroom.

HotelAslaichRated 4.5 out of 54.5(73)Straightforward rooms with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, plus full Scottish breakfast.

Woodlands Bed & Breakfast

GuesthouseWoodlands Bed & BreakfastRated 4.7 out of 54.7(107)Modern guesthouse with a kitchen and mountain views, plus complimentary parking.

Kilmore Farmhouse

GuesthouseKilmore FarmhouseRated 4.8 out of 54.8(95)Modest farmhouse B&B has traditional simple rooms with free WiFi and breakfast, plus a lounge.

Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge

HostelLoch Ness Backpackers LodgeRated 4.5 out of 54.5(304)

HostelSYHA, DrumnadrochitInverness

The Benleva Hotel

HotelThe Benleva HotelRated 4.2 out of 54.2(305)Straightforward rooms in a 1700s house with its own pub & on-site brewery.

Borlum Bridge Cottage

GuesthouseBorlum Bridge CottageRated 4.9 out of 54.9(12)

And 12 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 30 mHighest 416 m

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