NCN National Route 78 (north)
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 32.9 mi (53 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,293 ft (394 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 25 min
- High point
- 472 ft (144 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Kytra Lock Trailblazer Rest Site 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Kytra Lock 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Leitirfearn Trailblazer Rest 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Laggan Locks informal campsite 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Campsite 15 mi (24.1 km) from start
- Shelter 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Dummy Landing Craft 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from start
- Campsite 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 23.7 mi (38.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Moy Bridge informal campsite 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Neptune's Staircase 28.7 mi (46.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Inverlochy Castle 31.2 mi (50.1 km) from start
- Picnic area: Old Fort William 32.5 mi (52.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Fort William Old Fort 32.5 mi (52.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Tourist Information 32.7 mi (52.7 km) from start
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Questions about NCN National Route 78 (north)
How long is NCN National Route 78 (north)?
NCN National Route 78 (north) is 32.9 mi (53 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,293 ft (394 m) in total, up to a high point of 472 ft (144 m).
How hard is NCN National Route 78 (north)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for NCN National Route 78 (north)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on NCN National Route 78 (north)?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 6.4 mi (10.4 km), 10.6 mi (17.1 km), 15 mi (24.1 km).
Is NCN National Route 78 (north) shaded?
Partly shaded (60% under trees).
What can you do on NCN National Route 78 (north)?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near NCN National Route 78 (north)?
Canalside Chip Shop, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 5 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for NCN National Route 78 (north)?
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.
Trails near NCN National Route 78 (north)
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- South Loch Ness Trail Highland · Expert · 37 mi (59.6 km)
- Great North Trail (Grampian Mountains) Perth and Kinross · Expert · 157.2 mi (253 km)
- Great Glen Way High Route Highland · Expert · 10.1 mi (16.3 km)
- Great Glen Way Low Route Highland · Moderate · 12.4 mi (19.9 km)
- Boar Walk Highland · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Hill Walk Highland · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.2 km)
- "oak" loop path Highland · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
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