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Glenfinnan Viaduct loop

Moderate

4.7

(299)

1,465

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Glenfinnan Viaduct loop

01:08

3.63km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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Parking

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1.03 km

View of Loch Shiel

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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 number of bird species resident here. Interestingly, the rugged peaks either side are seldom visited as none of them reach 'Munro status'.

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2.28 km

Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Built in 1901, the Glenfinnan Viaduct is probably most famous for its use in the Harry Potter Movie series. It is an impressive piece of engineering, made up of 21 large arches. Trains cross it regularly, connecting Fort William to Mallaig. For those keen to spot an iconic steam train crossing it a quick internet search will normally provide the most recent timetable.

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2.65 km

Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel View Trail

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Very nice trail with a view of the viaduct.👍😎

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3.63 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.38 km

741 m

648 m

645 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

977 m

156 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

14°C

12°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 11, 2025,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 – Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail

Anyone who has the famous Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct on their travel wish list is probably a true "Potterhead" 🧙‍♂️ and dreams of that one scene in which the red steam locomotive – the "Hogwarts Express" – passes over it. Twice a day, the slopes surrounding the viaduct are populated by tourists from all over the world. Everyone eagerly awaits THE …

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June 3, 2025,Glenfinnan

Following in Harry Potter's footsteps, we endured even the light rain until the Jacobite Train finally arrived 😊

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June 6, 2024,Glenfinnan Viaduct Schleife

When it's wet, sturdy shoes with a good tread and possibly thick soles are recommended, as the stones that serve as steps are slippery and the paths can be very muddy in places.
It has been shown that from late afternoon onwards there is much less going on and parking is easier to find (including free parking along the road). …

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September 30, 2025,Glenfinnan Viaduct Schleife (Hogwart-Express) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

On the way to Glasgow, we stopped off for the Hogwarts Express...
It's amazing that 20 years after the first Harry Potter films, there's still such a hype. When the steam locomotive crossed the viaduct around 3:00 PM, there were probably 100-200 people gathered on the slopes.

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May 23, 2025,Harry Potter Brücke 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Schottland Spezial

On the way to Aberfoyle, we made a short stop at the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Also known as the "Harry Potter Bridge," it is part of the West Highland Line, which runs from Fort William to Mallaig. The train that runs on the viaduct is the Jacobite Steam Train, also known as the Hogwarts Express in the films. Greetings, F®️anjo

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January 12, 2022,Glenfinnan Viaduct – View of Loch Shiel Loop from Road to the Isles

Lovely walk and gave the kids a bit of a challenge (youngest is 7).

September 1, 2022,Rund um den Glenfinnan Viadukt

Today we went in the footsteps of Harry Potter! Once around the Glenfinnan Viaduct, over which the Hogwarts Express travels in the film...

Beautiful circular route without major requirements!

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April 12, 2024,Glenfinnan

Beautiful walk with lovely views. Allows you to quickly escape from the crowds of Harry Potter fans.

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