This attractive route combines sections alongside the broad River Conon and a circuit around Dunglass Island - once the site of a fort. The return is along a fine avenue of trees with views over the Cromarty Firth.

The route contains of paths along farm fields and the riverside; return is on an attractive track. Can be muddy in places.

Website with a more detailed description:

https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/dunglass-island.shtml

This very popular and almost level route follows the Caledonian Canal towpath from Inverness to the locks at Dochgarroch, returning on the far bank; there is usually plenty of activity on the water and on the route itself (runners and walkers).

The start is at Whin Park, Inverness with sufficient parking spaces.

More information including description of the stages and pictures under:

https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/caledonian-canal.shtml