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Invergarry
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Newtown
Munerigie
Fort Augustus
Kilfinnan
Laggan
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Aberchalder
Glengarry Forest
Glendoe Forest
Corrieyairack Forest
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LEVEL Intermediate
ROUTE PROFILE (RETURN)Total Ascent 123m Highest Point 60m
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VIEW POINTS
LAGGAN LOCKSViews of the canal and Loch Laggan
FORT AUGUSTUSAttractive views from the town and along Loch Ness
ABERCHALDEROld stone suspension bridge, sweeping vistas along the Great Glen
TIME
DESCRIPTION
FORT AUGUSTUS ROUTE DETAILSA scenic journey down the Great Glen along the Caledonian Canal
(22 MILES, 35 KM) RETURN
3 hours - 4.5 hours
Hybrids/Wider tyres (some unsealed stony sections)
Castle
Featured routeOn-road / Traffic-free
Start / Finish
National Cycle NetworkOn-road / Traffic-free
National Cycle NetworkRoute numberSpot height (in metres)
Attraction
Water
Foreshore
Land
Wooded area
Urban area
Hospital
Shop
Public Toilet
Car Parking
View Point
712
(PH33 6BS)
Picnic Area
Access Restriction
WARNING
FORT AUGUSTUSROUTE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION
A scenic journey down the Great Glen along the Caledonian Canal
(22 MILES, 35 KM) RETURN
FRIENDLY STOPS
ROUTE DESCRIPTIONBeginning at the southern end of Loch Ness, this flat route follows the Caledonian Canal towpath and the old Invergarry to Fort Augustus Railway Line.
The route traverses tunnels and Victorian bridges, reflecting the canal’s history as a bustling shipping lane.
Ending at the scenic viewpoint alongside Laggan Locks, the journey culiminates in spectacular views across Loch Lochy, and a well-deserved coffee break.
Please be aware, a step-through gate at North Laggan may cause difficulties for some users.
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>35 KMHILLY
15-35 KMSOME HILLS
<15 KMFEW TO NO HILLS
THE DISTANCES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM THE CLASSIFICATION DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF HILLS AND THE NATURE OF THE ROUTE
CALEDONIAN CANAL CENTRE
Ft William Rd, Ft Augustus, PH32 4BH01320 366 864
GIRVANS
MORAG’S LODGE
THE EAGLE BARGE
Fort Augustus, PH32 4BA 01463 725581
Laggan Locks, PH34 4EA07789858567
Bunoich Brae, Ft Augustus, PH32 4DG01320 366289