A New Easter Egg In Google Maps: Travel By Loch Ness Monster

There is a new easter egg on Google Maps, one that gives you travel and transit directions by Loch Ness Monster.

If you get directions from Fort Augustus to Urquhart Castle when in Google Maps, Google will show the option of traveling via Loch Ness Monster. You can try it yourself by clicking here or by clicking on “Route Options” and then choose either “Fewer Transfers” or “Less Walking,” it’ll show Loch Ness Monster as a travel option.

The time of travel is estimated at 28 minutes.

Here is a picture of the Google Maps, notice the Loch Ness Monster icon and then the Egg icon:

Happy Travels!

For more easter eggs, see our big list of Google easter eggs story.

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