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Glen Finnan & Loch Shiel loop

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Glen Finnan & Loch Shiel loop

Moderate

4.8

(129)

467

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Glen Finnan & Loch Shiel loop

03:55

14.0km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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878 m

Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Built in 1901, the Glenfinnan Viaduct is probably most famous for its use in the Harry Potter Movie series. It is an impressive piece of engineering, made up of 21 …

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5.06 km

Wooden bridge over the River Finnan

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A useful footbridge over the River Finnan. The river rises near two streams called Corryhully and flows down Glen Finnan to Loch Shiel.

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5.98 km

Corryhully Bothy

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A great bothy, generously provided by the estate managers, with a kettle, electric, lights and many other things for to accommodate walkers on their travels. We enjoyed a spot of …

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10.0 km

View of Loch Shiel from the Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Gorgeous view of the water

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11.2 km

Glenfinnan Railway Station

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A small station where the famous Jacobite (Harry Potter train) stops as well as regional trains. If you book early, you can travel to Glasgow for around 25 £ and let the Highlands pass by.

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12.3 km

View of Loch Shiel

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From here you have a beautiful view of Loch Shiel, the 4th longest loch in Scotland. It is a freshwater lake, and has special protection given to it for the …

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

4.91 km

1.49 km

1.07 km

716 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

4.66 km

2.89 km

1.11 km

282 m

191 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Comments

October 1, 2022,Rondje vanuit Glenfinnan

Beautiful route! The first part is unfortunately on a paved road, but the environment more than makes up for it. The planned crossing no longer existed or it had rained too much. Then continue up the mountain towards no man's land. A very good choice when passing the many beautiful waterfalls. Also here a flood over the road but with …

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Glen Finnan & Loch Shiel loop

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Wooden bridge over the River Finnan

Corryhully Bothy

View of Loch Shiel from the Glenfinnan Viaduct

Glenfinnan Railway Station

View of Loch Shiel

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