Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie

06:00

83.2km

900m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 10.5 km for 32 m

After 72.8 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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200 m

Neptune's Staircase Locks

Highlight • River

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

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1.03 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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41.1 km

Oich Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the few pedestrian bridges over the Great Glen, this was originally built when Thomas Telford constructed the main road along the Glen. Designed by James Dredge, he was …

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41.3 km

Great Glen Trail Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Single track to enjoy, no difficulties for MTB usage. Watch out for hikers. Stays clear of the road.

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64.9 km

View of Loch Lochy

Highlight • Viewpoint

Difficult to describe and photos are just a snapshot of this magnificent scenery.
You have to experience it yourself, and rain is part of it.

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72.8 km

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

Highlight • River

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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75.0 km

Moy Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Still hand operated.

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82.6 km

Neptune's Staircase

Highlight • Structure

This is the start (or end) of the Caledonian Canal which links the lochs of the great Glen with locks, and also part of the Great Glen Way walking and …

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