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Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

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United Kingdom

Scotland

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Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

03:28

40.6km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 34.2 km for 32 m

After 34.3 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.6 km

Inverlochy Castle Ruins

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Inverlochy Castle was founded in the 13th century on the site of an earlier fort. The castle, which played a part in Scottish and English history during the civil wars …

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23.9 km

Neptune's Staircase Locks

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Barrages from Neptunes Staircases guide the boats over the difference in height

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24.4 km

Neptune's Staircase

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Built between 1803-22, Neptune’s Staircase is a flight of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. Set in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, it is the longest staircase …

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24.7 km

Connecting Inverness and Corpach, the Caledonian Canal stretches 60 miles (97 km) through some of Scottland's most stunning scenery through vast lochs like Loch Ness and magnificent glens. Only one-third …

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32.0 km

Moy Bridge

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Still hand operated.

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34.2 km

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

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10 miles flat ride from Neptune’s Gate. There are benches to stop and refresh. You can either backtrack to Neptune’s Gate, or cross the canal and ride back to Neptune’s …

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34.3 km

Gairlochy Lock

Highlight • Structure

Views down the Caledonian Canal.

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38.2 km

Commando Memorial

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Free parking and spectacular views.

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40.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

7.74 km

4.65 km

2.44 km

1.89 km

995 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

8.56 km

4.24 km

727 m

384 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

23°C

13°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

March 31, 2024,Loop + Loop

Checking out the range of my new electric bike, with some cargo on board. Thirty Three miles and still enough juice left in the battery for another sixty. However my own battery was running on fresh air!🥵

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Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

Inverlochy Castle Ruins

Neptune's Staircase Locks

Neptune's Staircase

Caledonian Canal

Moy Bridge

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

Gairlochy Lock

Commando Memorial

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