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The view from Suidhe over moorland and small lochans to the hills of Stratherrick, a path curving across the heather.
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Suidhe Viewpoint

A high viewpoint on the South Loch Ness Trail above the B862 beyond Fort Augustus, with views over South Loch Ness and Stratherrick.

Welcome

Follow the B862 out of Fort Augustus, signposted for Whitebridge and Foyers, and the South Loch Ness Trail starts through a gate on the left and climbs uphill with views of Loch Ness.

Past Loch Tarff, a rocky path rises to Suidhe, the highest point of this section of the trail.

From the top you look over South Loch Ness and Stratherrick. Walkers on the Loch Ness 360 route pass this way between Fort Augustus and Foyers, following the blue signs with a squirrel. From Suidhe the trail carries on across moorland towards Loch Knockie. A well-used path also leads down from the viewpoint to the road and its car park. It is open hill, so bring a warm layer, and keep dogs on a lead between Loch Tarff and Suidhe.

A short drive awayLoch Ness ViewpointThe viewpoint at Fort Augustus where the Caledonian Canal meets Loch Ness, looking down the length of the loch from its south-western end.4 min by roadSee itA sign reading Loch Ness, Welcome to Fort Augustus on the stony shore, the loch running north between wooded hills.
Before you go

It is open hill, so dress for the weather.

Where
On the hill above the B862 beyond Loch Tarff, on the South Loch Ness Trail between Fort Augustus and Whitebridge.
Views
South Loch Ness and Stratherrick.
Parking
A car park by the road, reached by the well-used path that leads down from the viewpoint.
Dogs
On a lead on the trail from Loch Tarff to Suidhe.
Access
A rocky path climbs to the viewpoint from Loch Tarff.
Trail
The South Loch Ness Trail, which Loch Ness 360 follows from Fort Augustus to Foyers; look for the blue signs with a squirrel.

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Where it is

On the hill above the B862 beyond Loch Tarff, on the South Loch Ness Trail between Fort Augustus and Whitebridge.

Close byFort Augustus.
  1. Fort AugustusFort AugustusThe village at the southern end of Loch Ness, cut in two by the Caledonian Canal and its flight of locks, named after a fort built after 1715.2 miles 3 min by road
  2. Aerial view of Fort William's river with a tour boat moored beside a parkCruise Loch Ness2 miles 3 min by road
  3. Station Road at The LovatStation Road at The Lovat2 miles 3 min by road
  4. Caledonian CanalCaledonian Canal4 miles 6 min by road
  5. Wooded gorge with rocky cliffs, forested hills and a mountain beyondFalls of FoyersA waterfall of about 140 feet in a wooded gorge at Foyers on Loch Ness, reached by a stepped path from the road, where Burns composed a poem in 1787.11 miles 14 min by road
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Places to stay near the viewpoint, and when each is next free.

The Lovat at dusk: white front, slate roof and dormers, lit lamps and the glowing bay window, a planter on the drive.The Lovat Hotel
  • A hotel
  • In Fort Augustus
  • 2 miles from Suidhe
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  • Sleeps 24
  • In Cannich
  • 16 miles from Suidhe
Check datesLog cabin porch with lantern-lit door, snow falling on the wooden walkwayEagle Brae
  • To stay
  • In Struy
  • 18 miles from Suidhe
Check datesFrom above, Aquila's turf-roofed log cabin and wrap-around deck on the edge of the ridge, the glen stretching away in autumn colour.Aquila at Eagle Brae
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Struy
  • 18 miles from Suidhe
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