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View of Loch Lochy – Neptune's Staircase Locks loop from Corpach

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Caol

View of Loch Lochy – Neptune's Staircase Locks loop from Corpach

Moderate

69

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View of Loch Lochy – Neptune's Staircase Locks loop from Corpach

01:53

42.1km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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After 15.1 km for 205 m

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Train Station

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12.1 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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14.0 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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15.2 km

View of Loch Lochy

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It‘s also a good spot for wild swimming.

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15.6 km

WW2 Landing Craft Assault Practice Site

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Between 1940 - 1945 the highland mountains, lochs, rivers and beaches became training grounds for the army. This structure stands as the remains of an original practice landing craft and offers an interesting glimpse into the area's wartime past.

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20.4 km

Mile Dorcha

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6

21.0 km

Chia-Aig Waterfalls

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You can swim in the lower pool, but you should bring warer shoes because of the stones.

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26.8 km

Wild Camping Spot at Loch Arkaig

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Great wildcamping spot right here! ;)

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40.3 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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42.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.5 km

3.29 km

260 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

3.34 km

260 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

9°C

76 %

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