The best road cycling routes around the Caledonian Canal

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3.8

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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.

Lochs and Ferries – Kinlochleven loop from Fort William	Intermediate 03:33 83.6km
Glen Nevis and Lochan Lunn Da-Bhra from Fort William	Intermediate 02:09 42.0km
View of Loch Lochy – Commando Memorial loop from Fort William	Intermediate 02:11 47.6km
Lochside Road Ride – Corran Ferry loop from Fort William	Intermediate 02:51 68.7km
View of Loch Lochy – Neptune’s Staircase loop from Corpach	Easy 01:24 30.6km
Neptune’s Staircase – Glenfinnan Monument loop from Banavie	Intermediate 01:57 47.1km
End of Glen Nevis Road – Commando Memorial loop from Fort William	Intermediate 02:40 59.3km
Camusnagaul Ferry – Ballachulish Bridge loop from Fort William	Easy 01:57 42.6km
Corpach Pepper Pot Lighthouse – Neptune’s Staircase loop from Lochyside	Intermediate 01:22 24.0km

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Lochs and Ferries – Kinlochleven loop from Fort William
03:33
83.6km
23.5km/h
610m
610m
Ferry
Intermediate
13
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
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2
Glen Nevis and Lochan Lunn Da-Bhra from Fort William
02:09
42.0km
19.6km/h
610m
610m
Intermediate
8
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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View of Loch Lochy – Commando Memorial loop from Fort William
02:11
47.6km
21.7km/h
410m
410m
Intermediate
5.0
(5)
104
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4
Lochside Road Ride – Corran Ferry loop from Fort William
02:51
68.7km
24.1km/h
300m
310m
Ferry
Intermediate
4.0
(2)
91
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
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5
View of Loch Lochy – Neptune’s Staircase loop from Corpach
01:24
30.6km
22.0km/h
230m
230m
Easy
67
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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6
Neptune’s Staircase – Glenfinnan Monument loop from Banavie
01:57
47.1km
24.1km/h
190m
190m
Intermediate
54
Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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7
End of Glen Nevis Road – Commando Memorial loop from Fort William
02:40
59.3km
22.2km/h
530m
530m
Intermediate
5.0
(5)
47
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Camusnagaul Ferry – Ballachulish Bridge loop from Fort William
01:57
42.6km
21.9km/h
240m
240m
Easy
36
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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9
Corpach Pepper Pot Lighthouse – Neptune’s Staircase loop from Lochyside
01:22
24.0km
17.5km/h
80m
80m
Intermediate
13
Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.