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United Kingdom
Scotland
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Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Gairlochy

Hard

33

runners

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Gairlochy

02:07

20.3km

60m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 52 m for 32 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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22 m

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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2.23 km

Moy Bridge

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Still hand operated.

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9.52 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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9.87 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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12.7 km

Stone Bridge on the Caledonian Canal

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Beautiful hiking trail along the canal.

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19.7 km

Gairlochy Lock

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Views down the Caledonian Canal.

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20.0 km

Gairlochy Top Lock

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8

20.3 km

Gairlochy Swing Bridge

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Great place to start a nice canal walk

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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

1.70 km

171 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

280 m

171 m

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< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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