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Neptune's Staircase Locks – Ben Nevis summit loop from Banavie

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Neptune's Staircase Locks – Ben Nevis summit loop from Banavie

Hard

63

runners

Neptune's Staircase Locks – Ben Nevis summit loop from Banavie

05:31

32.7km

1,540m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

200 m

Neptune's Staircase Locks

Highlight • River

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

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2

2.30 km

Footpath to Ben Nevis Distillery

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Along a crystal-clear rushing creek, the small winding path leads you through nature. That this is the way to a distillery, one may believe only when one has left the …

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3

12.2 km

Trail junction at Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

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Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe is often referred to as the Halfway Lochan and it is a distinctive landmark when ascending the Ben from Glen Nevis. The 'halfway' tag should really …

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4

13.1 km

Ben Nevis Zigzags and View of Halfway Lochan

Highlight • Lake

This corner marks the bottom of the zigzags on the Ben Nevis mountain path. A well-maintained stone path continues between the summit and here. There are also beautiful views towards the Half-way Lochan and down Glen Nevis.

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5

16.3 km

Ben Nevis summit

Highlight • Summit

Ben Nevis is Britain's highest mountain and arguably its greatest from a mountaineering perspective too. This is mostly down to its immense North Face, a treasure trove of ridges, buttresses …

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6

19.8 km

Red Burn Waterfall Crossing

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Great for cooling off your face or feet half way on hot days. From here you also have a great view of the Lochan Meall An T-suidhe

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B

32.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

9.88 km

209 m

190 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

7.33 km

5.16 km

3.79 km

220 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 7 November

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