Inverness lies at the Northern end of the Great Glen where the river Ness enters the Moray Firth.
Many riders make it an overnight stop to allow time to explore.
Distance from Fort William:- 80miles, 129km

The city has a wide variety of accommodation including hostels and a municipal campsite (beware - this can be fully booked during the summer months). There is a wide variety of shops and eating places; also sports facilities, art galleries and a museum. The river Ness and its banks make an attractive feature near the centre of Inverness with walkways and bridges linking the citys parks and interesting buildings such as the cathedral and theatre to the shopping streets and castle. The city has a long history; there have been fortified buildings in the region of Inverness from the time of the Picts and the town has been the scene of a number of takeovers and attempted takeovers since then, the most famous battle being the Battle of Culloden in 1746 which took place a few miles away from the present centre of Inverness. There is a visitor centre at Culloden Moor for those interested in knowing more.
Inverness is the often the final stop for many riders but hey, why stop here you've just reached the capital City of the Highlands and there are still hundreds of miles further you can explore!