The best cycling routes around the Caledonian Canal

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Cycling around the Caledonian Canal is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Highlands. So you can find your perfect Caledonian Canal bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Moy Bridge & Gairlochy loop from Banavie	Intermediate 02:28 34.4km
Inverlochy Castle & Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William	Easy 00:56 14.4km
Loch Eil loop from Fort William	Intermediate 02:19 40.3km
Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Spean Bridge	Intermediate 02:19 27.1km
Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie	Intermediate 01:46 23.2km
Lower Falls, Glen Nevis – View of Ben Nevis loop from Fort William	Intermediate 01:43 22.7km
Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William	Intermediate 03:08 45.3km
Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Fort William	Intermediate 03:35 45.7km
View of Ben Nevis loop from Fort William	Easy 00:26 6.93km

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Moy Bridge & Gairlochy loop from Banavie
02:28
34.4km
13.9km/h
280m
280m
Intermediate
4.6
(8)
70
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Inverlochy Castle & Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William
00:56
14.4km
15.5km/h
40m
40m
Easy
5.0
(1)
38
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Loch Eil loop from Fort William
02:19
40.3km
17.4km/h
150m
150m
Ferry
Intermediate
4.0
(2)
20
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
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4
Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Spean Bridge
02:19
27.1km
11.7km/h
90m
90m
Intermediate
5.0
(23)
222
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie
01:46
23.2km
13.2km/h
160m
160m
Intermediate
4.9
(17)
207
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Lower Falls, Glen Nevis – View of Ben Nevis loop from Fort William
01:43
22.7km
13.3km/h
240m
240m
Intermediate
5.0
(6)
148
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William
03:08
45.3km
14.5km/h
300m
300m
Intermediate
5.0
(7)
142
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Fort William
03:35
45.7km
12.7km/h
370m
370m
Intermediate
4.0
(4)
127
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
View of Ben Nevis loop from Fort William
00:26
6.93km
16.2km/h
40m
40m
Easy
4.0
(2)
73
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.