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Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

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Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

Moderate

5.0

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Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

03:32

40.3km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.4 km for 648 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

21.6 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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2

23.9 km

Neptune's Staircase Locks

Highlight • River

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

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3

24.4 km

Neptune's Staircase

Highlight • Structure

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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4

24.7 km

Caledonian Canal

Highlight • Monument

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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5

32.0 km

Moy Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Still hand operated.

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6

34.2 km

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

Highlight • River

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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7

34.3 km

Gairlochy Lock

Highlight • Structure

Views down the Caledonian Canal.

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8

38.2 km

Commando Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

Free parking and spectacular views.

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38.7 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

40.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

7.60 km

4.65 km

2.44 km

1.08 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

26.7 km

8.10 km

4.23 km

727 m

530 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

20°C

13°C

16 %

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