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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Laggan Locks

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Laggan Locks

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240

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Laggan Locks

05:18

62.6km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 19.0 km for 32 m

After 43.6 km for 32 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

5.11 km

Great Glen Way

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Has to be one of the most spectacular trails I've ever cycled. The smooth gravel and breathtaking views.

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2

11.7 km

View of Loch Lochy

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Difficult to describe and photos are just a snapshot of this magnificent scenery.
You have to experience it yourself, and rain is part of it.

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3

19.0 km

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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4

21.2 km

Moy Bridge

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Still hand operated.

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5

28.5 km

Caledonian Canal

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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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6

28.8 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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7

29.3 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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31.4 km

Lighthouse

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9

56.2 km

Great Glen Way – Coire Glas Project Detour

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There are several rest areas with information boards and a great view of the new route

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62.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

14.2 km

3.77 km

1.59 km

330 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

12.7 km

6.28 km

2.00 km

1.95 km

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