DAY 3 - NEW ROUTE

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 106.72 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 34h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 1,381 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 1,417 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 550 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐
    District: Highland 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 56.954358° / W 4.960286°
  • ⚑
    End: N 56.301817° / W 4.721169°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 47 m - Start on B8005
  2. 2 : km 0.02 - alt. 47 m - Turn right onto B8005
  3. 3 : km 3.22 - alt. 37 m - Turn slight right onto B8005
  4. 4 : km 5.92 - alt. 54 m - Turn slight right onto B8005
  5. 5 : km 6.02 - alt. 54 m - Turn sharp right onto B8005
  6. 6 : km 6.31 - alt. 31 m - Turn left onto B8004
  7. 7 : km 6.39 - alt. 30 m - Turn right
  8. 8 : km 8.84 - alt. 29 m - Turn slight right
  9. 9 : km 16.61 - alt. 7 m - Turn slight right
  10. 10 : km 17.19 - alt. 3 m - Turn left
  11. 11 : km 17.23 - alt. 3 m - Turn right onto Kilmallie Road, B8006
  12. 12 : km 18.9 - alt. 1 m - Turn right
  13. 13 : km 18.93 - alt. 1 m - Turn right
  14. 14 : km 19.07 - alt. 2 m - Turn right
  15. 15 : km 19.16 - alt. 5 m - Turn right
  16. 16 : km 20.52 - alt. 0 m - Turn right
  17. 17 : km 20.59 - alt. 1 m - Turn right onto Camanachd Crescent, U2749
  18. 18 : km 20.61 - alt. 1 m - Turn left onto Camanachd Crescent
  19. 19 : km 20.66 - alt. 1 m - Turn left
  20. 20 : km 21.03 - alt. 1 m - Turn left
  21. 21 : km 21.05 - alt. 1 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Carmichael Way, U2769
  22. 22 : km 21.07 - alt. 1 m - Turn slight left
  23. 23 : km 21.16 - alt. 1 m - Turn left
  24. 24 : km 21.16 - alt. 1 m - Turn right onto An Aird Road, U2753
  25. 25 : km 21.24 - alt. 1 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A82
  26. 26 : km 21.81 - alt. 1 m - Turn slight right
  27. 27 : km 22.06 - alt. 1 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Lundavra Road, C1164
  28. 28 : km 23.32 - alt. 99 m - Turn slight right onto Old Military Road, C1164
  29. 29 : km 29.59 - alt. 168 m - Turn slight left
  30. 30 : km 29.74 - alt. 181 m - Turn right
  31. 31 : km 35.24 - alt. 300 m - Turn right
  32. 32 : km 35.28 - alt. 300 m - Turn slight right
  33. 33 : km 39.53 - alt. 244 m - Turn slight right
  34. 34 : km 40.31 - alt. 117 m - Turn slight left
  35. 35 : km 41.8 - alt. 13 m - Turn left
  36. 36 : km 42.08 - alt. 10 m - Turn right onto Wades Road, U1162
  37. 37 : km 42.41 - alt. 14 m - Turn slight right
  38. 38 : km 42.52 - alt. 13 m - Turn slight left
  39. 39 : km 43.15 - alt. 87 m - Turn slight right
  40. 40 : km 45.55 - alt. 307 m - Turn right
  41. 41 : km 51.3 - alt. 295 m - Turn slight right
  42. 42 : km 51.31 - alt. 295 m - Turn sharp right
  43. 43 : km 51.34 - alt. 289 m - Turn left
  44. 44 : km 51.57 - alt. 285 m - Turn sharp right onto Old Military Road
  45. 45 : km 51.59 - alt. 285 m - Turn sharp left onto A82
  46. 46 : km 84.19 - alt. 300 m - Turn sharp left
  47. 47 : km 84.21 - alt. 296 m - Turn sharp right
  48. 48 : km 85.47 - alt. 238 m - Turn left
  49. 49 : km 85.51 - alt. 236 m - Turn slight left onto A82
  50. 50 : km 92.86 - alt. 170 m - Turn slight left onto A82
  51. 51 : km 92.87 - alt. 169 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A82
  52. 52 : km 93.79 - alt. 190 m - Turn slight right onto A82
  53. 53 : km 93.81 - alt. 191 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A82
  54. 54 : km 93.87 - alt. 190 m - Turn slight right onto A82
  55. 55 : km 95.53 - alt. 181 m - Turn left
  56. 56 : km 95.78 - alt. 181 m - Turn left onto A82
  57. 57 : km 103.23 - alt. 13 m - Turn left
  58. 58 : km 103.24 - alt. 12 m - Turn right
  59. 59 : km 103.62 - alt. 15 m - Turn right
  60. 60 : km 103.63 - alt. 16 m - Turn left onto A82
  61. E : km 106.72 - alt. 14 m

Useful Information

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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Walking Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag - two of the "Lochaber giants"

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↔13.04 km ↗+1,351 m ↘-1,266 m ◔7h 35 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

This walk in the mountains north of Fort William visits the summits of Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag, both of which exceed 4,000 feet above sea level. The views on a good day are stunning especially of Ben Nevis. The route contains plenty of ascent and you should remember that suitable clothing is essential so you can cope with rapid changes in weather. There are also snow cornices to be considered.

Walking Neptune's Staircase Locks and Caledonian Canal

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Neptune's Staircase Locks and Caledonian Canal
↔1.65 km ↗+14 m ↘-20 m ◔0h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

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Walking On the rooftop of Great Britain: Ben Nevis

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On the rooftop of Great Britain: Ben Nevis
↔16.09 km ↗+1,318 m ↘-1,318 m ◔8h 20 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

Here is a magnificent peak held in high regard by our British friends, Ben Nevis. This summit, though in itself not very high relatively speaking, requires a significant climb in altitude because it starts almost at sea level. During the ascent, the views are breathtaking.

Walking Ben Nevis by the Carn Mor Dearg ridge

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↔15.32 km ↗+1,523 m ↘-1,525 m ◔8h 45 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

A very interesting alternative, full of variations, to the normal route to reach the summit of the famous Ben Nevis, the highest peak in Great Britain. It is a wilder variant than the normal route. Without being too technical it remains a solid hike. It allows walkers the opportunity to contemplate the very famous north face of Ben Nevis.

Walking Steall Falls, Ben Nevis area

Walker
Steall Falls, Ben Nevis area
↔1.97 km ↗+86 m ↘-7 m ◔0h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

A nice walk up the valley nearby Ben Nevis to enjoy Steall Falls.

Walking Steall Gorge Waterfall

Walker
Steall Gorge Waterfall
↔4.31 km ↗+126 m ↘-121 m ◔1h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

Located south of Ben Nevis and following the river of the same name (Water of Nevis), this hike to Steall Gorge waterfall is either an alternative to the Mount or a majestic and easy-to-access side walk.
Perfectly signposted, the first part is accessible to all and offers a 150 m view of the entire waterfall.
Crossing a suspension bridge, you can reach the foot of the waterfall, where a prominent rock offers a remarkable podium for hikers.

Walking Grey Mares Tail Waterfall, Kinlochmore

Walker
Grey Mares Tail Waterfall, Kinlochmore
↔0.96 km ↗+27 m ↘-29 m ◔0h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

A gentle walk through the woods to discover Grey Mares Tail Waterfall.

Walking The West Highland Way - Stage Five (Kinlochleven to Fort William)

Association or club
↔22.42 km ↗+488 m ↘-485 m ◔7h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

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