Morag's Lodge
- Rooms
- Meals
- Wi-Fi
Four-star independent hostel a few metres from the trail in Fort Augustus, with 4- and 6-bed dorms from about £25 and double, twin and family rooms. Bar with local beer and malts; dog-friendly; book online.
Great Glen Way · Stage 3 of 6
South Laggan to Fort Augustus
Stage 3 of the Great Glen Way covers 16.6 km from South Laggan to Fort Augustus, with 42 m of ascent and 65 m of descent. The highest point is 55 m. Allow about 4 hours of walking, plus breaks.
16.6 kmdistance
42 mascent
65 mdescent
~4 hwalking time
moderatedifficulty
55 mhighest point
≈ 2.25 L
≈ 1,040 kcal
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Where to sleep and eat on this stage
Fort Augustus
Old Pier House
- Rooms
Family-run estate on the shore of Loch Ness at Fort Augustus, about 1 km from the village centre, with self-catering rooms in a farmhouse and log cabins. Check minimum stays and book online.
The Lovat
- Rooms
- Meals
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
Four-star hotel in Fort Augustus overlooking Loch Ness, about 300 m from the canal locks and the trail, with its own restaurant. Book on the website.
Invergarry
Glengarry Castle Hotel
- Rooms
- Meals
- Restaurant
- Seasonal — call ahead
Family-run country house hotel by Loch Oich at Invergarry, with the ruined Invergarry Castle in its grounds, on the far side of the loch from the main route, about 4 km from Laggan swing bridge via Invergarry. Seasonal; check dates and book on the website.
Invergarry Hotel
- Rooms
- Meals
- Restaurant
Country inn with rooms, a restaurant and a bar in Invergarry, about 3 km from Laggan swing bridge by the Invergarry Link. Book by phone or online.
Saddle Mountain Hostel
- Rooms
- Café
- Wi-Fi
Small five-star independent hostel in Invergarry, about 3 km from Laggan swing bridge by the Invergarry Link (the alternative route along the A82 side of Loch Oich), with five rooms for two to six people from about £26 a night. Espresso bar in the morning; book direct online.
Kytra Lock
Kytra Lock Trailblazer Rest
- Camping
- Listed, not confirmed — call first
Tiny canal-side camping spot at Kytra Lock, on the trail about 4 km before Fort Augustus, for a maximum of three tents (Great Glen Way users only). Drinking water but no toilet.
Loch Oich
Leitirfearn Trailblazer Rest
- Camping
- Listed, not confirmed — call first
Free wild-camping site on the south-east shore of Loch Oich, right by the trail, with space for about eight tents. No tap, shower or toilet listed; treat water and leave no trace.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public listing (OpenStreetMap, Scottish Canals or walkers' trip reports) but could not be confirmed on their own website. Gairlochy and South Laggan have only a few beds, and many campsites and some B&Bs close from October to March: book ahead, especially from May to September.
Help and services on this stage
Emergency: call 999 or 112 and ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue (Coastguard on Loch Ness). Urgent medical advice: NHS 24 on 111. Emergency & health guide
Nearest hospital
- Belford Hospital, Fort William (A&E) · Fort William · 24/7 emergency
+44 1397 702481 · Map
Health centres
- Cill Chuimein Medical Centre, Fort Augustus (GP) · Fort Augustus · surgery hours only; out of hours call NHS 24 on 111
+44 1320 366216 · Map
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
Walk South Laggan to Fort Augustus with Outest
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.