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a little way before you get to the great lake, observe Dochfour to the right. About a quarter of a mile short of Dochfour house, you will come to a burn; get off your horse, and walk up the side of that burn, and you will see more than one picturesque waterfall. Just at the lake, on the left, is a monastic ruin.

From Inverness to Fort Augustus, 32 miles.

I would advise you to set out very early indeed, from Inverness, for you cannot sleep at General's Hut; the only house between Inverness and Fort Augustus. While your horses are baiting at General's Hut, eat your meal as fast as you can, and take a guide to the Fall of Fyres, which is close by the road you are to go to Fort Augustus, and order the carriage to follow you to the fall; as soon as the horses shall be sufficiently rested. Should it happen to be wet weather, take loose in the chaise, stockings, shoes, and petticoats, for change; for you must be sure to go to the Green Bank, and round a promontory, some way below the fall; also to the bridge above the fall; and into some caves near the bridge. All this, if the ground should be wet, or raining, will render it too uncomfortable, if not dangerous, to proceed to Fort