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Caledonian Canal

The best road cycling routes around the Caledonian Canal

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around the Caledonian Canal to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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1. Lochs and Ferries – Kinlochleven loop from Fort William

83.6km

03:33

610m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Glen Nevis and Lochan Lunn Da-Bhra from Fort William

42.0km

02:09

610m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. View of Loch Lochy – Commando Memorial loop from Fort William

47.5km

02:14

410m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Loch Linnhe Scenic Ride – Lochside Road Ride loop from Fort William

68.7km

02:54

310m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. View of Loch Lochy – Neptune’s Staircase loop from Corpach

30.7km

01:22

230m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Camusnagaul Ferry – Ballachulish Bridge loop from Fort William

42.5km

01:56

240m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Neptune’s Staircase – Corpach Pepper Pot Lighthouse loop from Lochyside

22.8km

01:28

70m

Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. Neptune’s Staircase – Commando Memorial loop from Banavie

31.2km

01:18

180m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Neptune’s Staircase – Corpach Pepper Pot Lighthouse loop from Upper Achintore

35.5km

01:46

230m

Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. Commando Memorial – View of Loch Ness loop from Fort William

128km

05:52

1,130m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around the Caledonian Canal

1. Lochs and Ferries – Kinlochleven loop from Fort William

2. Glen Nevis and Lochan Lunn Da-Bhra from Fort William

3. View of Loch Lochy – Commando Memorial loop from Fort William

4. Loch Linnhe Scenic Ride – Lochside Road Ride loop from Fort William

5. View of Loch Lochy – Neptune’s Staircase loop from Corpach

6. Camusnagaul Ferry – Ballachulish Bridge loop from Fort William

7. Neptune’s Staircase – Corpach Pepper Pot Lighthouse loop from Lochyside

8. Neptune’s Staircase – Commando Memorial loop from Banavie

9. Neptune’s Staircase – Corpach Pepper Pot Lighthouse loop from Upper Achintore

10. Commando Memorial – View of Loch Ness loop from Fort William

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