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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Caol

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Caol

Moderate

5.0

(2)

70

runners

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Caol

00:57

9.22km

40m

Running

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

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.64 km

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

Highlight • Bridge

nice walk

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2

4.45 km

Sheangain Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Here the canal crosses the Sheangain

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3

6.99 km

Caledonian Canal

Highlight • Monument

Connecting Inverness and Corpach, the Caledonian Canal stretches 60 miles (97 km) through some of Scottland's most stunning scenery through vast lochs like Loch Ness and magnificent glens. Only one-third of the canal is actually man-made as it flows through many lochs en route.

Built in 1822, the canal was used to transport goods until 2005. Today, it is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and attracts many visitors each year.

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4

7.34 km

Neptune's Staircase

Highlight • Structure

Built between 1803-22, Neptune’s Staircase is a flight of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. Set in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, it is the longest staircase lock flight in Scotland. This feat of engineering raises the canal by 62 feet (19 m) over a quarter of a mile (400 m) with continuous masonry and takes roughly 90 minutes for a boat to travel up or down.

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5

7.36 km

Neptune's Ladder and Caledonian Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The Great Glen Way is a bit gravelly OK for road bikes

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6

7.82 km

Neptune's Staircase Locks

Highlight • River

Barrages from Neptunes Staircases guide the boats over the difference in height

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7

7.94 km

Neptune's Mirror – Lookout Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

Interesting piece of mirrored art

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B

9.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.09 km

2.80 km

282 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

1.90 km

1.73 km

1.71 km

586 m

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Thursday 25 June

22°C

17°C

91 %

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