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Neptune's Staircase Locks – River Nevis loop from Banavie

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Neptune's Staircase Locks – River Nevis loop from Banavie

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Neptune's Staircase Locks – River Nevis loop from Banavie

01:08

18.9km

100m

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 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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200 m

Neptune's Staircase Locks

Highlight • River

Barrages from Neptunes Staircases guide the boats over the difference in height

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2.17 km

Ben Nevis Distillery and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Named after the highest mountain in Scotland, just around the corner, is the Ben Nevis Distillery, which invites to round trips and whiskey tastings. For hikers, there are also small bottles to take away;)

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4.25 km

Original End of the West Highland Way

Highlight • Monument

After a long slog, the West Highland Way ends here (although it now actually ends in the town centre). There's a sign here to get a photo with your bike, …

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6.39 km

River Nevis

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning valley with the river flowing through it and views to the uks tallest mountain Ben Nevis

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6.80 km

View of Ben Nevis

Highlight • Summit

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom and the British Isles. The summit is 1,345 metres (4,413 ft). The summit, which is the collapsed dome of …

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7.62 km

Glen Nevis Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

If you want to relax with fish and chips, nachos and a beer from the West Highland Way, is right here. Allegedly, Glen Nevis should be the source of "Quidditch". …

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9.33 km

Glen Nevis Estate – Harry Potter Filming Location

Highlight • Natural

In the Glen Nevis Valley, several scenes of the 'Harry Potter' films were filmed. The surrounding area was used primarily for the scenery and scenery around 'Hogwarts', as well as for the 'Quidditch Arena' and the 'Triwizard Tournament'.

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16.5 km

Inverlochy Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Inverlochy Castle was founded in the 13th century on the site of an earlier fort. The castle, which played a part in Scottish and English history during the civil wars …

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18.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

4.96 km

1.70 km

1.55 km

1.49 km

319 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

1.87 km

1.26 km

409 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

17°C

83 %

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Neptune's Staircase Locks – River Nevis loop from Banavie

Neptune's Staircase Locks

Ben Nevis Distillery and Visitor Centre

Original End of the West Highland Way

River Nevis

View of Ben Nevis

Glen Nevis Restaurant

Glen Nevis Estate – Harry Potter Filming Location

Inverlochy Castle Ruins

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