As a local I am often asked by people contemplating a visit, “what is there to do at Loch Ness” so I end up reeling off all the things that come to mind at that time.

I thought it would be a good idea to write them all down quickly with the briefest of explanations for each just to give you ideas for your visit. I got to a hundred without even thinking much so no doubt more will come to mind in due course, but for now I have made my list.

Wherever you stay around Loch Ness your host will be able to fill you in with more details of the places that intrigue or interest you. To help you locate some of the places in my list have a look at the dynamic map here http://www.visitlochness.com/mapping/index.php

I will be posting 10 ideas each week for the next 10 weeks so please check back frequently and build up your list of things to see at when you come to Loch Ness. By the way, these are in no particular order, they are writtes just as they came to mind!

1) See the optical illusion on the Falls of Foyers. – Look at the waterfall, look at the rocks is the water falling or are the rocks climbing!

2) Feel the breeze and admire the views from Suidhe Viewpoint the highest point on road down the south side of the loch.  There is an interpretation board and a breathtaking walk to take you even higher.

3) Take a walk along the Caledonian Canal to Kytra locks – level and gentle

4) Enjoy freshly baked cakes and a coffee at Cobb’s Cafes at Urquhart Castle and the Clansman Hotel

5) Take a cruise out on Loch Ness with Jacobite Cruises – everyone must do this at some point during a visit to Loch Ness, it’s the best way to get up close and personal!

6) Look ‘over the edge’ at Plodda Falls – spectacular Victorian bridge worth a visit if you are in Strathglass area.

7) Find out all there is to know about shinty at the Shinty Shop, Drumnadrochit – like hockey but for men! Highlanders favourite sport

Enjoy all day good food at the Dores Inn – and walk it off as well some nice walks along Dores beach and the woods along the Caledonian Canal. 

9) Visit Loch Ruthven and see the rare Slavonian Grebe – the RSPB have a hide to watch Grebes Osprey and lots of other birds on this reserve.

10) Enjoy the unique splendour of Abriachan Garden and Nursery the only plant nursery on Loch Ness perhaps take a plant home to remind you of Loch Ness
 

Dont forget to drop by next week to see Part 2 – 11 to 20

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