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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

03:08

45.3km

300m

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: April 25, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 30.2 km for 32 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.28 km

River Lochy at Inverlochy

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A wee part of Fort William that backs onto the river (“Burn” in Scotland) between Loch Linnie & The Caledonian Canal. Interlocks also has a Bike shop if you need …

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4.73 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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21.1 km

View of Loch Arkaig

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

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30.2 km

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

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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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30.3 km

Gairlochy Lock

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Views down the Caledonian Canal.

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32.4 km

Moy Bridge

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Still hand operated.

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39.7 km

Caledonian Canal

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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 …

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40.1 km

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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42.7 km

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45.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

10.0 km

5.93 km

5.18 km

714 m

139 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

10.3 km

3.27 km

1.53 km

354 m

147 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

8°C

44 %

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