Neptune's Staircase

Neptune's Staircase

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Neptune's Staircase

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Location: Caol, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Tips

August 29, 2025

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The 19th century lock staircase consists of 8 locks and the total lifting height is 19.5 meters

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Yummy

August 29, 2025

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As a skipper you should allow at least 90 minutes for the passage

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Manny & Daisy

September 5, 2025

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Very cool place to visit and see boats navigate the staircase!!

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Distance 454 m

Uphill 20 m

Weather

Wednesday 23 September

16°C

7°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Location: Caol, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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