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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie

01:38

21.2km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.7 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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126 m

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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10.7 km

Gairlochy Lock

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Views down the Caledonian Canal.

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12.9 km

Moy Bridge

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Still hand operated.

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20.2 km

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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20.5 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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21.0 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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21.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

9.58 km

903 m

285 m

157 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

10.3 km

157 m

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

13°C

3°C

29 %

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Banavie Swing Bridge

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

Gairlochy Lock

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