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View of Glenfinnan Viaduct – Glenfinnan Viaduct loop from Glenfinnan

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Glenfinnan

View of Glenfinnan Viaduct – Glenfinnan Viaduct loop from Glenfinnan

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View of Glenfinnan Viaduct – Glenfinnan Viaduct loop from Glenfinnan

02:41

9.47km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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440 m

Glenfinnan Viaduct and River Finnan

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The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a railway viaduct on the West Highland Line in Glenfinnan, Inverness-shire, Scotland, built from 1897 to 1901. Located at the top of Loch Shiel in the …

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3.70 km

River Finnan

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For a unique perspective of the River Finnan, consider visiting during the early morning hours. The soft light at dawn enhances the natural beauty of the glen, and you'll likely …

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6.06 km

View of Loch Shiel

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From here you have a beautiful view of Loch Shiel, the 4th longest loch in Scotland. It is a freshwater lake, and has special protection given to it for the …

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7.38 km

Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel View Trail

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Very nice trail with a view of the viaduct.👍😎

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8.14 km

View of Glenfinnan Viaduct

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The Glenfinnan Viaduct carries the West Highland Railroad. It was built between 1897 and 1901. It's the longest concrete railway bridge in Scotland.

The viaduct is famous for its appearance …

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8.26 km

Wooden Pathway by Loch Shiel

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Here the path runs through a heath-like, almost treeless area.

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8.48 km

View of Loch Shiel from the Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Gorgeous view of the water

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8.56 km

Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Built in 1901, the Glenfinnan Viaduct is probably most famous for its use in the Harry Potter Movie series. It is an impressive piece of engineering, made up of 21 …

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9.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

2.53 km

1.46 km

698 m

349 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.40 km

2.61 km

2.37 km

977 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

15°C

9°C

89 %

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View of Glenfinnan Viaduct – Glenfinnan Viaduct loop from Glenfinnan

Glenfinnan Viaduct and River Finnan

River Finnan

View of Loch Shiel

Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel View Trail

View of Glenfinnan Viaduct

Wooden Pathway by Loch Shiel

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