Inverness-shire

Mountains, Lochs, Forests, and Historic Routes

From the waters of Loch Ness to the mountains of the Cairngorms and the forests of Glen Affric, Inverness-shire contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, water, and centuries of history. Trails such as the Great Glen Way, East Highland Way, and sections of the Cape Wrath Trail reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including Loch Ness, Glen Affric, Cairngorms National Park, and the Monadhliath Mountains showcase some of Scotland's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountain terrain, forests, lochs, river valleys, moorland, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of Inverness-shire for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the region while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.