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View of Loch Shiel – Glenfinnan Monument loop from Glenfinnan

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View of Loch Shiel – Glenfinnan Monument loop from Glenfinnan

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View of Loch Shiel – Glenfinnan Monument loop from Glenfinnan

01:12

4.44km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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329 m

River Surrounded by Nature

Highlight • Forest

847 m

St. Mary Church

Highlight • Other

St. Mary Church has a cosy position.

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922 m

View of Loch Shiel

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a beautiful view of Loch Shiel, the 4th longest loch in Scotland. It is a freshwater lake, and has special protection given to it for the …

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1.54 km

Glenfinnan Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

I can be reqd the whole history Charles Prince before the Culloden batlle in 1746 and how he insitigared the clans to go for it. it was the jacobite try …

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1.79 km

View of the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Monument

Highlight • Bridge

Just a few meters and steps above the Road to the Isles you can enjoy great views of Loch Shiel, the Glenfinnan Monument, the River Finnan and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct.

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2.34 km

View of Loch Shiel

Highlight • Lake

Fantastic view and especially atmospheric on a misty day

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2.66 km

Glenfinnan Monument

Highlight • Monument

The monument towers over the Highlands on the edge of Loch Shiel. The tower can be climbed from 9:00 to 19:00, in autumn / winter from 10:00 to 17:00 for £ 4.

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2.76 km

View of Loch Shiel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Shiel is less than 10 metres above sea level, and was formed at the end of the last ice age when glacial deposits blocked what was formerly a sea loch.

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4.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.63 km

1.04 km

802 m

462 m

293 m

185 m

Surfaces

1.91 km

1.45 km

800 m

185 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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View of Loch Shiel – Glenfinnan Monument loop from Glenfinnan

River Surrounded by Nature

St. Mary Church

View of Loch Shiel

Glenfinnan Visitor Centre

View of the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Monument

View of Loch Shiel

Glenfinnan Monument

View of Loch Shiel

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