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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Muirshearlich

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Muirshearlich

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Muirshearlich

02:13

21.2km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 2.83 km for 25 m

After 18.4 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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2.86 km

Moy Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Still hand operated.

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4.98 km

Loy Sluices

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The Loy Locks are part of the canal that allows excess water to drain into the River Lochy.
It is also a great place to take your first break if you have started the Great Glen Way in Fort William.

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7.77 km

Sheangain Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Here the canal crosses the Sheangain

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10.3 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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10.7 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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10.7 km

Neptune's Ladder and Caledonian Canal

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The Great Glen Way is a bit gravelly OK for road bikes

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21.2 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

4.59 km

Surfaces

16.2 km

4.11 km

479 m

156 m

138 m

106 m

Elevation

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Muirshearlich

Moy Bridge

Loy Sluices

Sheangain Aqueduct