Great Glen Canoe Trail
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Paddling.
- Distance
- 58.2 mi (93.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 295 ft (90 m)
- Est. Time
- 18 hr 45 min
- High point
- 161 ft (49 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Neptune's Staircase 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 6.2 mi (10 km) from start
- Campsite: Moy Bridge informal campsite 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Gairlochy Locks informal campsite 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Laggan Locks informal campsite 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Eilean Na h-Ealaidh, Crannog 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Eilean Drynachan, Crannog 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Kytra Lock 26.1 mi (42 km) from start
- Campsite: Kytra Lock Trailblazer Rest Site 26.2 mi (42.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Caledonian Canal Centre 28.6 mi (46 km) from start
- Historic site: Jubilee Memorial Fountain 28.6 mi (46 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial Tablet 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Loch Ness South Viewpoint 28.9 mi (46.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 28.9 mi (46.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 53.4 mi (85.9 km) from start
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Questions about Great Glen Canoe Trail
How long is Great Glen Canoe Trail?
Great Glen Canoe Trail is 58.2 mi (93.7 km) long. Most people take about 18 hr 45 min. It climbs 295 ft (90 m) in total, up to a high point of 161 ft (49 m).
How hard is Great Glen Canoe Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great Glen Canoe Trail?
Parking at the far end, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great Glen Canoe Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.5 mi (2.4 km), 7.9 mi (12.6 km), 18.1 mi (29.1 km).
Is Great Glen Canoe Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Great Glen Canoe Trail?
Best for Paddling.
Where can you eat near Great Glen Canoe Trail?
Tradewinds, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Co-op Food, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 7 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Great Glen Canoe Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap