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Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

View of Loch Arkaig – Chia-Aig Waterfalls loop from Gairlochy

Bike touring routes & trails

Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

View of Loch Arkaig – Chia-Aig Waterfalls loop from Gairlochy

Moderate

15

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View of Loch Arkaig – Chia-Aig Waterfalls loop from Gairlochy

01:09

18.4km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 18 m for 104 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

70 m

Gairlochy Lock

Highlight • Structure

Views down the Caledonian Canal.

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2

2.04 km

View of Loch Lochy

Highlight • Lake

Loch Lochy is Scotlands third deepest loch and is part of the Caledonian Canal.

Folklore tales mention a supernatural being called the River Horse which was said to emerge from …

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3

3.44 km

WW2 Landing Craft Assault Practice Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Between 1940 - 1945 the highland mountains, lochs, rivers and beaches became training grounds for the army. This structure stands as the remains of an original practice landing craft and offers an interesting glimpse into the area's wartime past.

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4

4.92 km

View of Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

9.27 km

View of Loch Arkaig

Highlight • Viewpoint

The start of the road that runs along the side of the loch. Good road but very undulating.

Tip by

6

9.66 km

Chia-Aig Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can swim in the lower pool, but you should bring warer shoes because of the stones.

Tip by

7

15.4 km

Wild Camping Spot at Loch Arkaig

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great wildcamping spot right here! ;)

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8

18.4 km

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

Highlight • River

10 miles flat ride from Neptune’s Gate. There are benches to stop and refresh. You can either backtrack to Neptune’s Gate, or cross the canal and ride back to Neptune’s …

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B

18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

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