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Caledonian Canal Towpath at Neptune's Staircase, Banavie
Banavie, Highland ·
Quick answer
The Caledonian Canal towpath at Neptune's Staircase in Banavie is a flat, dog-friendly 3-mile walk past Telford's famous lock flight, with Ben Nevis views, confirmed dog-friendly by Scottish Canals.
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Distance
3 miles
Easy
Difficulty
🐾
Off-lead
No
🚧
Stiles
None
🅿️
Parking
Available
About this walk
A flat, easy towpath walk beside the Caledonian Canal at Banavie, taking in Neptune's Staircase - Britain's longest staircase lock, an eight-lock flight designed by Thomas Telford - with views to Ben Nevis. The towpath links onwards to Corpach and Fort William and is part of the Great Glen Way.
Terrain
Canal towpathFlat gravel path
🅿️ Parking
Car park at Neptune's Staircase, Banavie, signposted off the A830.
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