Tomnahurich Cemetery Hill
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Tomnahurich is a prominent Inverness landmark, with steep sides rising sharply above the flat river plain of the city centre. It is surrounded by a Victorian cemetery, and there are also graves and a war memorial on top of the hill. The hill is a glacial esker ridge, like nearby Torvean. The views from the top are spectacular, with all Inverness laid out at your feet. It’s a beautiful and peaceful spot.
Distance: From the cemetery gates to the top and back on the main path is about 1.2 miles / 2km. It is possible to take a shorter, steeper route to the top with some flights of steps.
Parking: If you are coming by car, I would park in Bruce Gardens or the surrounding area, and come in through the back cemetery gate. The path to the top starts from here.
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The main path is broad and flat, and it is possible to take a pushchair up to the summit of the hill. The caveat is that the path ends in a sort of hollow in the middle of the top of the hill, and to access the summit plateau, you will need to do a short but steep push up the slope, or carry the pushchair up a flight of steps.
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The views from the top are beautiful, you can see right across Inverness, over to the Black Isle and out along the Moray Firth. A short walk, and well worth the climb!
You might also enjoy these other short walks in and around Inverness.