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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

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4.0

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

03:44

50.2km

480m

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

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.2 km for 274 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.32 km

River Lochy at Inverlochy

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A wee part of Fort William that backs onto the river (“Burn” in Scotland) between Loch Linnie & The Caledonian Canal. Interlocks also has a Bike shop if you need …

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2.47 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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3

15.4 km

Forest Trail and Waterfall near Spean Bridge

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This is one of a number of great fire roads connecting Spean Bridge to the Nevis Range trail center and on to Fort William. These roads provide easy and safe …

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4

35.2 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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37.4 km

Moy Bridge

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Still hand operated.

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44.7 km

Caledonian Canal

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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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45.0 km

Neptune's Staircase

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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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45.5 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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50.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

12.2 km

8.31 km

6.03 km

3.12 km

241 m

111 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

11.4 km

5.35 km

1.39 km

489 m

334 m

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