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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Youth Hostel

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Youth Hostel

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5.0

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Youth Hostel

04:13

61.2km

530m

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: March 27, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 20.8 km for 32 m

After 40.4 km for 32 m

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6.90 km

Great Glen Way

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Has to be one of the most spectacular trails I've ever cycled. The smooth gravel and breathtaking views.

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13.5 km

View of Loch Lochy

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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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17.8 km

Wild Camping Spot at Loch Arkaig

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Great wildcamping spot right here! ;)

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18.9 km

View of Loch Lochy

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Loch Lochy is Scotlands third deepest loch and is part of the Caledonian Canal.

Folklore tales mention a supernatural being called the River Horse which was said to emerge from …

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20.8 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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23.0 km

Moy Bridge

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Still hand operated.

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30.3 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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30.6 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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61.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.5 km

14.1 km

4.55 km

3.45 km

645 m

Surfaces

41.9 km

13.2 km

3.66 km

1.57 km

974 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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