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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

Moderate

5.0

(3)

29

riders

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

03:32

47.1km

310m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.35 km for 238 m

After 44.6 km for 238 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.30 km

Nevis Cycles Bicycle Shop & Workshop

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Nice and specialised little bicycle store in Inverlochy, right next to Fort William.

They even were so friendly as to lend us some tools to work on our own bikes. Also some great knowledge on local trails and bicycle routes.

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2

5.67 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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3

15.4 km

Gairlochy Top Lock

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4

19.3 km

Wild Camping Spot at Loch Arkaig

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Great wildcamping spot right here! ;)

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5

26.8 km

Clan Cameron Museum

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The museum explains the history of the Cameron clan, its involvement in the Jacobite risings and the later clan revival. There is also information about the Achnacarry region and its …

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6

32.6 km

Slow down there, watch your wake.

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7

34.3 km

Moy Bridge

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Still hand operated.

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8

41.9 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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47.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

10.8 km

8.69 km

5.52 km

1.51 km

222 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

14.4 km

3.91 km

891 m

439 m

263 m

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Wednesday 8 July

21°C

13°C

18 %

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