River Ness
River Ness
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This wide peaceful river flowing through the city of Inverness is great for fishing salmon.
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- Popopo1976Limbang, Malaysia1,973 contributionsBeautiful viewWalked across bridges to appreciate the beauty and serenity of River Ness, lots of photo ops. Weather can change very quickly, one minute it was Sunny The next minute , rainy. Be warned.Visited December 2022Travelled with familyWritten 21 December 2022
- KEVIN RLondon, United Kingdom568 contributionsWell worth a visit and fantastic location for photosIt's a City river steeped in Scottish history! Lots of interesting bridges across this river as it flows to and from Loch Ness with places of interest along the way. View from our hotel, AC Marriott, was nice and with the Inverness Castle looming over it.Visited January 2023Written 9 February 2023
- PaulSyracuseSyracuse, New York42 contributionsNess WalkWe stayed in Inverness for a week and were able to walk along the river on both sides. We arrived in a Train from Edinburgh. After a couple of days we were able to orient ourselves to the city by relating it to the river. Going about a mile upriver there is a wonderful woods areato walk thru, which also has the Inverness Botanic Gardens across the river.Visited April 2023Written 3 May 2023
- Laurie D36 contributionsThis river walk along the Ness is a treasure!Unexpected Google Map find! This river walk along the Ness is a treasure! The river is very clean, the walk paved and well maintained. The bridge allows easy access to fine restaurants if you are on the car park side of the river to start. Lots to look at and birds to enjoy on the stroll. There are lovely benches to just relax on every couple of hundred feet along both sides of the river. There is a picnic area in front of the coffee hut near the car park.Visited May 2023Written 24 May 2023
- pfefmeisterSan Francisco, California2,971 contributionsNice StrollWe had great weather while visiting Inverness, so it was wonderful to find the footpaths along both banks of the river. Hard to believe it supports a fish population as it appears quite shallow. Walk to the end where you cross unto the islands and wander through the forest. Delightful.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 31 May 2023
- scheherezadeVARockville, Virginia58 contributionsRiver Ness walking trails: Amazing!Visited Inverness for 2 nights in May 2023. The river runs through the city and is easily reached from anywhere in town. Well marked trails on both sides of the River with pedestrian bridges to both sides and the little islands in the middle of the river. Stop along the way to see St Andrews Cathedral, the Inverness Botanical garden, the statue of the 3 Graces and the distillery/brewery. Grab an ice cream or snack from one of the food trucks. Revel in the natural beauty of the trail/ riverwalkVisited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 7 June 2023
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Tootleaboot
Inverness, UK131 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
Great place to visit Summer or Winter the “islands” are a lovely place to take a long slow stroll…..beautiful views all year round. Stunning views of the river in all its glory…..
Written 6 November 2023
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Virginia H
Ashland, VA130 contributions
Jul. 2023
I have been to Inverness four different years in this century and there is always something new to see and learn along the river Ness in the city and out toward the Loch.
Written 22 July 2023
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia1,680 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Solo
Nice river that runs through the city, lots of locals walking the dogs and exercising.
River a wonderful blue colour and great for photos, along the way lots of areas to eat, grab a coffee etc
If you like to go for walks in the morning and evenings then a great place for it
River a wonderful blue colour and great for photos, along the way lots of areas to eat, grab a coffee etc
If you like to go for walks in the morning and evenings then a great place for it
Written 21 July 2023
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SmartAM
Kolkata District, India134 contributions
Aug. 2022
The River Ness in Scotland is a calm and lovely place. It's easy to walk along and everyone should visit. The river has pretty views and you can see the Inverness Castle . The water is clear and reflects everything around it, which looks really nice. There are benches where you can sit and relax, and in the evening, the river looks amazingly calm . You can also explore the old places nearby to learn about Scotland's history. The River Ness is a peaceful and pretty spot that you won't forget. Must Visit for a Evening walk
Written 27 June 2023
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scheherezadeVA
Rockville, VA58 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Visited Inverness for 2 nights in May 2023. The river runs through the city and is easily reached from anywhere in town. Well marked trails on both sides of the River with pedestrian bridges to both sides and the little islands in the middle of the river. Stop along the way to see St Andrews Cathedral, the Inverness Botanical garden, the statue of the 3 Graces and the distillery/brewery. Grab an ice cream or snack from one of the food trucks. Revel in the natural beauty of the trail/ riverwalk
Written 7 June 2023
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pfefmeister
San Francisco, CA2,971 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We had great weather while visiting Inverness, so it was wonderful to find the footpaths along both banks of the river. Hard to believe it supports a fish population as it appears quite shallow. Walk to the end where you cross unto the islands and wander through the forest. Delightful.
Written 31 May 2023
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Laurie D
36 contributions
May 2023
Unexpected Google Map find! This river walk along the Ness is a treasure! The river is very clean, the walk paved and well maintained. The bridge allows easy access to fine restaurants if you are on the car park side of the river to start. Lots to look at and birds to enjoy on the stroll. There are lovely benches to just relax on every couple of hundred feet along both sides of the river. There is a picnic area in front of the coffee hut near the car park.
Written 24 May 2023
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PaulSyracuse
Syracuse, NY42 contributions
Apr. 2023
We stayed in Inverness for a week and were able to walk along the river on both sides. We arrived in a Train from Edinburgh. After a couple of days we were able to orient ourselves to the city by relating it to the river. Going about a mile upriver there is a wonderful woods areato walk thru, which also has the Inverness Botanic Gardens across the river.
Written 3 May 2023
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Victoria B
Raleigh, NC1,632 contributions
Sep. 2022
Beautiful! It runs right through the middle of town and makes for very enjoyable walks on it's banks and across it on the bridges. Fantastic during the day or at night!
Written 24 April 2023
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StotheN
Stockholm, Sweden547 contributions
Mar. 2023
A very good place to stroll and have some nice lunch at the town centre. i visited the railway station as well. sat down by the river and watched the world go by.
Written 24 April 2023
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Flintstone89
Devon, UK127 contributions
Hello, I'm interested in doing the river island walk I've read about - anyone done this and how long should it take? Also is there a map anyone used and found useful or is it pretty easy? Thank you :)
lds1984
Greater London, United Kingdom50 contributions
If you mean walking around ness islands, then it's as long as you like, you could speedwalk through them in ten mins, or stroll through in a couple of hours. We started on the south side of the river in town, walked along the river, crossed onto the islands, and then played crazy golf on the north side and walked further on to whin park for the kids to play, then walked back along north side to Inverness town past cathedral. Probably spent 3-4 hours doing all that. It's a truly stunning part of the world. Would loved to have done it at night, it's got lights all around the paths apparently. It's very clean too
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Nicole B
Arnhem, The Netherlands623 contributions
I dont speak or read Spanish.
Granmadoe5
San Tan Valley, AZ9 contributions
what kind of Halloween event activities are offered and where are ness islands
Teresa C
San Diego, CA11 contributions
Can you sleep 3.adults in one room?
filthiestfish
Croydon, UK1,468 contributions
Yes-I even managed to fit 8!
Minameala
Millsboro, DE
I will be staying there (6 nights) for honeymoon. Does the resort do anything special for honeymooners?
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience River Ness:
- Inverness Bike Tour a 2 hours guided bike tour around the Waterways of Inverness (From AU$60.98)
- Private Inverness Walking Tour (From AU$245.90)
- Discovering Inverness: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Capital of the Highlands (From AU$9.88)
- Self-Guided Tour and Interactive Treasure Hunt of Inverness (From AU$56.94)
- Private Walking Tour in Inverness with a Local (From AU$98.36)
- Hotels near River Ness:
- (0.01 km) Castle View Guesthouse
- (0.03 km) Recently refurbished city centre apartment with river views.
- (0.04 km) Columba Hotel
- (0.04 km) 2 Ness Walk Apartments
- (0.06 km) Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
- Restaurants near River Ness:
- (0.01 km) McNab's Bar & Bistro
- (0.01 km) Prime Steak & Seafood
- (0.02 km) Prime
- (0.02 km) The Wee Bar
- (0.02 km) Rocpool Restaurant
- Attractions near River Ness:
- (0.01 km) Happy Tours
- (0.02 km) Inverness Bike Tours
- (0.05 km) The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre
- (0.19 km) Inverness Day Tours
- (0.18 km) North Coast 500