Man Vs Horse 2016

The Man Vs Horse race has now been taking place eon South Loch Ness for 4 years and is growing in popularity year on year.

It's a 26km race over moorland, forestry tracks and minor roads starting in the hills above Dores. This years race takes place on Sunday 17th April.

For more information please see the Dores Community website at Dores On Loch Ness

If you'd like to enter see the "Entry Central" website for more details.

And if you'd like to stay at Pottery House for this weekend we recommend you book quickly, as rooms are going fast. Pottery House

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