Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William
Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William
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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William
03:08
45.4km
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: August 13, 2026
Tips
Includes a movable bridge
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After 30.3 km for 32 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
1.36 km
River Lochy at Inverlochy
Highlight • River
Tip by
4.81 km
Neptune's Staircase Locks
Highlight • River
Translated by Google •
Tip by
21.1 km
View of Loch Arkaig
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
30.3 km
Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal
Highlight • River
Tip by
30.3 km
Gairlochy Lock
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
32.5 km
Moy Bridge
Highlight • Structure
Translated by Google •
Tip by
39.8 km
Caledonian Canal
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
40.1 km
Neptune's Staircase
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
42.8 km
Tail Race
Lake
45.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
23.3 km
9.88 km
5.84 km
5.35 km
714 m
274 m
Surfaces
30.5 km
10.3 km
3.22 km
652 m
555 m
147 m
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Tuesday 6 October
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6°C
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