Gorges · Scottish Highlands
Glen Urquhart
In or near Drumnadrochit.
Glen Urquhart — a gorge in scotland highlands.
Sarah McGuire — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Place summary
Glen Urquhart is a gorge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is situated alongside Loch Ness, offering striking views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its steep cliffs and lush vegetation, making it a notable feature of the region. Visitors can explore various walking trails that provide access to the gorge and its scenic vistas.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3333, -4.5833
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV63 6TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635059 (CC BY 4.0)
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Glen Urquhart
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Loch Meiklie
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.2 km
Creag Mhor
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Balbeg
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.5 km
St Ninian's Church, Glen Urquhart
Historic churches · 1.5 km
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Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
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Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
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Waterfalls · 2.6 km
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Lochletter Bridge
Lochletter Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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An Torr
An Torr — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Glen Urquhart
Glen Urquhart in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch Meiklie
Loch Meiklie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Glen Urquhart
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Loch Ness Glamping
Loch Ness Glamping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Bearnock Country Centre
Bearnock Country Centre — a hostel in scotland highlands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Loch Ness Lodge Hotel
Loch Ness Lodge Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Drumnadrochit Hotel
Drumnadrochit Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Lovat Hotel
The Lovat Hotel in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glen Urquhart?
- Glen Urquhart is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV63 6TJ).
- What is Glen Urquhart?
- Glen Urquhart — a gorge in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Glen Urquhart?
- Drivers can use postcode IV63 6TJ.
- How do I get to Glen Urquhart?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV63 6TJ. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.