Neptune's Staircase – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie
Neptune's Staircase – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie
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Neptune's Staircase – Neptune's Staircase loop from Banavie
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6.68km
30m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 18, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
524 m
Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
2.14 km
Neptune's Staircase
Highlight • Structure
The flight of eight locks raise the water level on the Caledonian Canal by 62 feet (19 m), and takes boats approximately 90 minutes to navigate this short stretch. This is the longest flight of locks in Great Britain.
Tip by
2.66 km
Banavie Swing Bridge
Highlight • Structure
2.88 km
Neptune's Staircase
Highlight • Historical Site
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Tip by
4.12 km
MV Dayspring Shipwreck at Caol Beach
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
4.34 km
Corpach Locks
Highlight • Historical Site
4.63 km
End of Neptune’s Staircase, Caledonian Canal
Highlight • Viewpoint
5.25 km
View of Ben Nevis
Highlight • Viewpoint
6.68 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.59 km
2.41 km
1.38 km
298 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.70 km
2.27 km
715 m
386 m
297 m
269 m
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