The Great Glen

Drumnadrochit

Drumnadrochit is the fifth supply stop for cyclists heading north up the Great Glen from Fort William. Many riders make it an overnight stop to allow time to explore.
Distance from Fort William:- 53.5miles, 86km

Drumnadrochit is a small village at the point where Glen Urquhart to the west meets the Great Glen. It has a village shop and post office, gift shop, cafes, tourist information centre with toilets, hotel and TWO Loch Ness Monster centres. Urquhart Castle lies a short distance to the south of Drumnadrochit and is very popular with visitors due to its interesting history and picturesque location on the steep banks of Loch Ness. A new visitor centre was opened in 2002 - built into the hillside just below the main road where it overlooks the castle at a respectul distance. It has car parking a shop, cafe, audio-visual displays etc.