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Neptune's Staircase – Glenfinnan Monument loop from Banavie

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Neptune's Staircase – Glenfinnan Monument loop from Banavie

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Neptune's Staircase – Glenfinnan Monument loop from Banavie

02:43

46.5km

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: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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610 m

Neptune's Staircase

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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 …

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23.0 km

Callop Wooden Walkway to Ardgour Island

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The adventurous boardwalk leads over the Callop River to Ardgour Island.

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23.1 km

Metal Staircase by the River

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I wouldn't use this shortcut. You'd need to carry your bike down these stairs and then push it through some muddy terrain

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23.1 km

View of Loch Shiel

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Fantastic view and especially atmospheric on a misty day

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23.7 km

Wharfedale View Café

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Open from spring to autumn, this small kiosk style cafe serves takeaway food such as chips, burgers, hot dogs and ice cream. When closed, the cafe in the visitor centre …

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23.8 km

Glenfinnan Visitor Centre

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I can be reqd the whole history Charles Prince before the Culloden batlle in 1746 and how he insitigared the clans to go for it. it was the jacobite try …

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24.1 km

Glenfinnan Monument

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The monument towers over the Highlands on the edge of Loch Shiel. The tower can be climbed from 9:00 to 19:00, in autumn / winter from 10:00 to 17:00 for £ 4.

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46.3 km

Neptune's Staircase Locks

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

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46.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

6.99 km

1.43 km

625 m

356 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

7.39 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

8°C

36 %

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Neptune's Staircase – Glenfinnan Monument loop from Banavie

Neptune's Staircase

Callop Wooden Walkway to Ardgour Island

Metal Staircase by the River

View of Loch Shiel

Wharfedale View Café

Glenfinnan Visitor Centre

Glenfinnan Monument

Neptune's Staircase Locks

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