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Loch Ness
Loch Ness is situated in the Great Glen that links
Inverness on the East coast to Fort William in the West. The most
famous lake is 24 miles (39km) long, half a mile (1km) wide and
700ft (213m) deep and is home to the legendary monster which many
claim to have glimpsed from the shore. There are fine walks around
the mountains and glens that surround the loch and many head for
the scenic ruins of Urquhart Castle or the Nessie exhibition at
Drumnadrochit. The four lochs that make up the Great Glen are
linked by the Caledonian Canal, which was built in the early 1800s
to enable ships to pass from the North Sea to the Atlantic without
having to navigate Scotland's harsh North coast. The most
traditional and comfortable way to travel along the glen is by
boat, and a flotilla of canoes, yachts and cruising boats are
available for hire in Inverness and Fort William. The more
energetic may opt to walk or cycle along the 70-mile (113km) Great
Glen Way. The walk will take four to seven days.
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Website: lochnessguide.com
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