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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Gairlochy

Moderate

3.0

(1)

28

riders

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Gairlochy

02:24

32.4km

100m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.1 km for 238 m

After 19.7 km for 238 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

318 m

Gairlochy Top Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

2

1.06 km

Slow down there, watch your wake.

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3

2.72 km

Moy Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Still hand operated.

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4

10.0 km

Caledonian Canal

Highlight • Monument

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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5

10.4 km

Neptune's Staircase

Highlight • Structure

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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6

13.5 km

Inverlochy Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

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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7

14.7 km

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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15.8 km

Fort William Old Fort

Fort

9

16.6 km

The end of the West Highland Way (or the start, if you've decided walking to Glasgow is preferable). Signage, and a substantial tourist industry have built up around the Way, …

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B

32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

4.24 km

3.05 km

2.38 km

2.35 km

Surfaces

20.8 km

8.07 km

1.51 km

1.23 km

439 m

387 m

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Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

16°C

10°C

76 %

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