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Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Post Office

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Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Post Office

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Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Post Office

04:09

53.3km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.7 km for 324 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.33 km

WW2 Landing Craft Assault Practice Site

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2

34.9 km

View of Loch Linnhe

Highlight • Beach

3

38.4 km

Neptune's Staircase Locks

Highlight • River

Barrages from Neptunes Staircases guide the boats over the difference in height

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4

38.8 km

Neptune's Staircase

Highlight • Structure

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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5

39.2 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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6

46.5 km

Moy Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Still hand operated.

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7

48.6 km

Gairlochy Lock

Highlight • Structure

Views down the Caledonian Canal.

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8

48.7 km

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

Highlight • River

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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B

53.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

16.2 km

8.23 km

6.34 km

3.14 km

827 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

19.4 km

7.28 km

1.56 km

934 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

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Thursday 8 October

12°C

8°C

95 %

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