A paved walk around 2 islands in the middle of the Ness River.  The up stream point has a bench and a pleasant view. 1.3 Miles – 2.1 Kilometres from Acer Glen https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/property/ness-islands/ What3words – moon.envy.tones    Upstream bridge What3words – drops.settle.until    Downstream bridge

The area below Muirton Locks  where the canal traffic enters the firth.  An easy walk and good views of the Beauly Firth, Kessock Bridge and Black Isle. 0.8 Miles / 1.3 Kilometres from Acer Glen www.walksaroundbritain.co.uk/muirtownbasin.html What3words – flock.mouse.steep  

Mini golf – opposite the river from Ness Islands, adjacent to Bught Park and close to Whin Park. With parking. 1.5 Miles / 2.4 Kilometres from Acer Glen https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186543-d10433351-Reviews-or10-Inverness_Crazy_Golf-Inverness_Scottish_Highlands_Scotland.html What3words – given.parks.credit  

Hike up an iron age hill fort.  Excellent view of Beauly Firth from the top.  Uneven path.  Definitely not for those with mobility issues or push chairs. 2.2 Miles / 3.5 Kilometres from Acer Glen https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/Highlands/ancient/craig-phadrig.htm what3words – wrong.cages.rated

A nice spot to see the firths (Beauly and Moray) and the Kessock Bridge and Black Isle. https://www.360cities.net/image/carnac-point-inverness 1.5 Miles – 2.4 Kilometres from Acer Glen What3words – ideal.worked.transfers

Nice floral park with a good play area for toddlers.  Multiple tennis courts. 1 mile – 1.6 Kilometres from Acer Glen https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186543-d6937414-Reviews-Bellfield_Park-Inverness_Scottish_Highlands_Scotland.html What3Words – Type.Dogs.Soft

It’s a canal towpath so it flat. If you get to the end of the canal path (Dochgarroch, 3.5 mils heading south west) there is a cafe & gift shop at An Talla, the Jacobite Cruises ticket office. If you get to the end of the trail (Great Glen Way), you will be on the … Read more

A lovely garden overlooking Inverness / Great Glen / Moray Firth Distance: 3.2 miles – 5.2 Kilometres from Acer Glen. https://scotlandsgardens.org/oldtown-of-leys-garden/ What3words – boot.fidget.snowmen    

A series of 4 canal locks. Walkable as its just up Fairfield Rd. Distance from Acer Glen: 0.7 Mile – 0.8 Kilometres. More on their website.

360° views of Inverness and North. Distance from Acer Glen: 0.5 Mile – 0.8 Kilometres. More on their website.