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Neptune's Staircase Locks – River Lochy at Inverlochy loop from Banavie

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Neptune's Staircase Locks – River Lochy at Inverlochy loop from Banavie

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Neptune's Staircase Locks – River Lochy at Inverlochy loop from Banavie

01:23

21.0km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.7 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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200 m

Neptune's Staircase Locks

Highlight • River

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

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2.17 km

Ben Nevis Distillery and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Named after the highest mountain in Scotland, just around the corner, is the Ben Nevis Distillery, which invites to round trips and whiskey tastings. For hikers, there are also small bottles to take away;)

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2.92 km

Inverlochy Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Inverlochy Castle was founded in the 13th century on the site of an earlier fort. The castle, which played a part in Scottish and English history during the civil wars …

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4.06 km

River Lochy at Inverlochy

Highlight • River

A wee part of Fort William that backs onto the river (“Burn” in Scotland) between Loch Linnie & The Caledonian Canal. Interlocks also has a Bike shop if you need …

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12.4 km

Original End of the West Highland Way

Highlight • Monument

After a long slog, the West Highland Way ends here (although it now actually ends in the town centre). There's a sign here to get a photo with your bike, …

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13.3 km

Fort William Jacobite Steam Train Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Jacobite is said to be the greatest railway journey in the world. Starting near Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, passengers ride for 84 miles (135 kilometers) through some spectacular …

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13.7 km

St Andrew’s Church, Fort William

Highlight • Religious Site

On your way to the church, you'll walk through a wooden gazebo 🛖 with fine ornaments. On the inner right and left hand side of it, a little bench invites …

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14.4 km

Black Isle Bar & Wood Fired Pizza

Highlight • Other

Great venue, and one of the venues of the Sidetracked Live - The Creators Tour

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21.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

5.83 km

4.46 km

3.45 km

555 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

2.24 km

2.02 km

2.01 km

1.27 km

826 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 31 May

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Neptune's Staircase Locks – River Lochy at Inverlochy loop from Banavie

Neptune's Staircase Locks

Ben Nevis Distillery and Visitor Centre

Inverlochy Castle Ruins

River Lochy at Inverlochy

Original End of the West Highland Way

Fort William Jacobite Steam Train Station

St Andrew’s Church, Fort William

Black Isle Bar & Wood Fired Pizza

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