Run, walk, hike - Caledonian Canal

A walk along the Caledonian Canal gives you the opportunity to experience all Scotland has to offer. It's not called Great Glen for nothing! The area around the Caledonian Canal is superb walking country. With breathtaking scenery and so much wildlife, there is always something to enjoy. Take a relaxing stroll along the towpath, relax and unwind by going for a jog, hike the Great Glen Way long distance route, or climb Britain’s highest mountain. Watch the video below and you’ll be persuaded!

The Great Glen Way is one of four official long distance routes in Scotland. The 73 mile route takes you across Scotland from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east. The route follows sections of the canal towpath and forestry tracks through some of the Highland’s most beautiful scenery and alongside Loch Ness.

The South Loch Ness Trail was officially launched in August 2011 and is suitable for all types of users. This new and exciting trail stretches for approximately 28 miles between Loch Tarff near Fort Augustus to Torbreck on the edge of Inverness via Whitebridge, Foyers, Inverfarigaig and Dores.

Fort William and Lochaber boast some of Scotland’s finest mountains. In fact, Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, overlooks the canal entrance at Corpach. Find out more about the Outdoor Capital of the UK.

The canal towpaths are mixed-use routes and are enjoyed by a variety of users including walkers, anglers, cyclists, horse-riders, users with disabilities, portaging canoeists and maintenance vehicles. Find out your rights and responsibilities in Scotland’s outdoors with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.