Caledonian Canal
Description
Follow the Caledonian Canal from Inverness to Loch Dochfour on this waterside walk or cycle in the Scottish Highlands. The flat towpath is ideal for an easy cycle or walk in beautiful surroundings.
The route starts at the Muirtown Basin in Clachnaharry on the Beauly Firth. You then head south through Inverness passing the Ship Space interactive maritime museum and Whin Park where you can board the Ness Islands Miniature Railway. The canal then leaves the city and heads through some beautiful countryside to Loch Dochfour which feeds Loch Ness.
You can continue your walking in the area by picking up the
Great Glen Way
. The long distance trail also starts in Inverness, running parallel to the canal. It will take you to Fort William via
Loch Ness
and
Loch Lochy
. The canal also runs alongside the
River Ness
so you could try the waterside trail to Whin Park, through the city.
Caledonian Canal Ordnance Survey Map
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Caledonian Canal Aerial Photo View Map
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Distance
6 miles (9 km)
Difficulty
*
Joining Routes
River Ness
,
Loch Ness
,
Great Glen Way
,
Loch Lochy
,
Dores Beach
,
Loch Duntelchaig
,
Loch Ruthven
,
Inverness Canal and Forest Walk
,
Clava Cairns and Culloden Viaduct
,
Beauly River Walk
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