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View of Glenfinnan Viaduct – View of Loch Shiel loop from Glenfinnan

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View of Glenfinnan Viaduct – View of Loch Shiel loop from Glenfinnan

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View of Glenfinnan Viaduct – View of Loch Shiel loop from Glenfinnan

01:14

3.79km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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695 m

Glenfinnan Miniature Railway and Museum

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Very touristy but also beautiful.👍😎

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822 m

Glenfinnan Railway Station and Carriage Café

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The circular trail, which begins at the tearoom in the railway carriage, is idyllic.

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3

910 m

Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel View Trail

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Very nice trail with a view of the viaduct.👍😎

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1.90 km

View of Loch Shiel from the Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Gorgeous view of the water

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2.24 km

View of Glenfinnan Viaduct

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The Glenfinnan Viaduct carries the West Highland Railroad. It was built between 1897 and 1901. It's the longest concrete railway bridge in Scotland.

The viaduct is famous for its appearance …

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2.46 km

View of Loch Shiel

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The view of the lake, framed by the green hills, is beautiful. If there is a pine tree at the edge, it makes the best postcard motif.

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2.67 km

View of Loch Shiel and Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Apart from the railway viaduct, there are always beautiful views of the hilly landscape and Loch Shiel.

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2.80 km

View of Glen Etive from Lochailort Station

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3.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.18 km

857 m

355 m

201 m

195 m

Surfaces

2.18 km

1.21 km

338 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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8°C

38 %

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