Invermoriston on the Great Glen Way

Invermoriston is a traditional overnight stop on the Great Glen Way; the route passes through Glenmoriston. This creates a specific link between the village and long-distance trail when planning your trip. If you are looking for a hotel in Invermoriston, you can consider whether the Great Glen Way is the main focus of your stay or whether shorter paths and regional themes better suit your plans. These include the circular walk at Invermoriston Falls, the footpath from the road bridge through Falls Wood to the Summer House, and the Glenmoriston Beastie Trail through the Glenmoriston area.

Great Glen Way: Routes and Views

The Great Glen Way section from Fort Augustus to Invermoriston is 7.3 miles or 11.7 km long (as of 1 September 2026). Via the high route, the distance is 7.5 miles or 12.2 km; the difference is 0.2 miles or 0.5 km. This makes it easy to compare the lengths of the two options directly. The high route of the Great Glen Way reaches 420 metres and offers views of Glen Moriston and across Loch Ness. These details relate to different questions: the kilometre figures describe the section from Fort Augustus to Invermoriston; the elevation and views characterise the high route of the Great Glen Way.

Circular Walk at Invermoriston Falls

The circular walk at Invermoriston Falls offers a shorter walking option. The circular walk at Invermoriston Falls is a 0.9-kilometre gravel path (as of September 2011). Compared with the 11.7-kilometre section of the Great Glen Way, this is a much shorter route and therefore a different scale for planning your walk. A short footpath leads from the road bridge through Falls Wood to the Summer House. This gives you both a circular walk with a stated length and another specific footpath with a named destination.

The Glenmoriston Beastie Trail

The Glenmoriston Beastie Trail offers a different focus. It is a self-guided walking and driving tour through the Glenmoriston area. Along the way, you encounter unusual animal figures associated with the region at twelve stops; visitors can make brass rubbings there. The tour thus combines two modes of transport with a clear regional theme. If you are deciding not only by route length but also by how you want to explore, its self-guided format and stops are a distinct consideration.

St Columba’s Well and Local Folklore

St Columba’s Well is also part of local folklore. According to local tradition, the well’s origins date back almost 1,500 years to the time of the Picts. For travellers interested in regional history as well as walking trails, this story offers another perspective on Invermoriston. When choosing where to stay, you can therefore consider both outdoor activities and a traditional historical theme.

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