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Lock system on the Caledonian Canal

The double waterfall falls approximately 12 meters before falling another 6 meters into the Witch's Cauldron. A charming fairy story is attached to the falls. The cattle in the district were suffering from an unexplained malaise and the Camerons consulted a seer about it. The seer attributed the malaise to an old hermit woman who lived beside the lake and said that it would persist until the witch was killed. The Camerons therefore sought her out at her cottage, but when they got there all they found was a cat which they set upon and wounded. However, it escaped and they followed the trail of blood to the Chia-aig Falls where they found the dying cat. They were about to finish the wretched animal's life when it let out a terrifying scream and leapt into the pool. As it leaped, it changed into the witch they were looking for. The Camerons stoned the old hag to death and the malaise did not recur.

The road north of the lake is very beautiful and secluded, and you can drive along it virtually forever; it certainly feels like forever. You usually have to turn back at some point.

waterfall and witchpool

The southern section of the Great Glen Way is a simple ride on gravel and a small amount of pavement, plus a section of single trail.

Views down the Caledonian Canal.

One of three benches you can stop and sock up the views.

Has to be one of the most spectacular trails I've ever cycled. The smooth gravel and breathtaking views.