Glenfinnan Viaduc and monument Viewpoint

Easy walk up the hill to get a nice view over Glenfinnan Viaduc and the monument.

Technical sheet

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A Highland walk posted on 31/08/22 by Delphinium. Last update : 21/09/22
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 0.18 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 0h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 28 m
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    Vertical drop: - 0 m
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    Highest point: 37 m
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    Lowest point: 9 m
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    District: Highland 
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    Start/End: N 56.870424° / W 5.434937°
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View of the Monument
View of Glenfinnan viaduct
View of the Monument

Description

Start : National Trust of Scotland Glenfinnan Monument Visitor centre. PH37 4LT

(S/E) Start from the left side of the visitor centre and go up the hill. On the way up, you will see a signpost indicating "2min walk" where you keep left toward the bench.

(1) Enjoy the view on your left-hand side before reaching the top where you get a 360° view of Glenfinnan Viaduc and the monument. When you finished enjoying the view, walk back down using the same way to reach the visitor centre again. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Glenfinnan Visitor centre
  2. 1 : km 0.15 - alt. 36 m - Benches & 360° view
  3. S/E : km 0.18 - alt. 37 m - Glenfinnan Visitor centre

Useful Information

Start : National Trust of Scotland Glenfinnan Monument Visitor centre. PH37 4LT
Parking : Car park at the Visitor centre for a fee.
Terrain : Some spots can be slippery as erosion appears following a considerable flow of people.

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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