Scotland 2023 Rough Route

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 66.61 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 32h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 4,804 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 4,641 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,342 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m
  • ⚐
    District: Highland 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 56.81823° / W 5.110647°
  • ⚑
    End: N 56.517458° / W 4.768238°
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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.

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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. 4 m - Start on Cinema Lane
  2. 2 : km 0.15 - alt. 4 m - Turn right onto West Highland Way
  3. 3 : km 0.29 - alt. 6 m - Turn right
  4. 4 : km 0.33 - alt. 6 m - Turn right onto Middle Street
  5. 5 : km 0.39 - alt. 7 m - Turn slight right onto A82
  6. 6 : km 1.12 - alt. 10 m - Turn left onto North Road
  7. 7 : km 1.32 - alt. 13 m - Turn slight right onto North Road
  8. 8 : km 2.29 - alt. 13 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto North Road
  9. 9 : km 3.03 - alt. 3 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Lochybridge Roundabout
  10. 10 : km 5.52 - alt. 30 m - Turn right onto Tower Ridge Courtyard
  11. 11 : km 5.53 - alt. 30 m - Turn left onto Fort William - Nevis Range cycle track
  12. 12 : km 5.63 - alt. 30 m - Turn slight right
  13. 13 : km 5.93 - alt. 39 m - Turn right
  14. 14 : km 6.9 - alt. 54 m - Turn right onto Puggy Line
  15. 15 : km 7.06 - alt. 78 m - Keep left
  16. 16 : km 7.1 - alt. 85 m - Keep left
  17. 17 : km 7.81 - alt. 197 m - Keep left
  18. 18 : km 8.05 - alt. 232 m - Turn right
  19. 19 : km 8.07 - alt. 229 m - Turn left
  20. 20 : km 8.48 - alt. 267 m - Turn right
  21. 21 : km 9.33 - alt. 341 m - Keep left
  22. 22 : km 13.15 - alt. 1,215 m - Turn right onto Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête
  23. 23 : km 17.47 - alt. 1,215 m - Turn right
  24. 24 : km 18.55 - alt. 829 m - Turn right
  25. 25 : km 22.58 - alt. 227 m - Turn left
  26. 26 : km 22.59 - alt. 226 m - Turn slight left
  27. 27 : km 22.73 - alt. 226 m - Turn slight right
  28. 28 : km 22.74 - alt. 227 m - Turn left
  29. 29 : km 23.64 - alt. 220 m - Keep left
  30. 30 : km 23.74 - alt. 213 m - Turn slight left
  31. 31 : km 24.08 - alt. 228 m - Turn left
  32. 32 : km 24.36 - alt. 251 m - Turn right
  33. 33 : km 25.53 - alt. 592 m - Turn sharp right
  34. 34 : km 28.95 - alt. 780 m - Keep right
  35. 35 : km 32.44 - alt. 246 m - Turn sharp left
  36. 36 : km 32.59 - alt. 261 m - Keep right
  37. 37 : km 33.16 - alt. 209 m - Turn left
  38. 38 : km 34.42 - alt. 29 m - Turn left
  39. 39 : km 34.56 - alt. 27 m - Turn sharp right
  40. 40 : km 34.74 - alt. 13 m - Turn right onto Wades Road
  41. 41 : km 34.76 - alt. 13 m - Turn left onto Kearan Road
  42. 42 : km 34.9 - alt. 14 m - Turn left onto Lochaber Road
  43. 43 : km 34.95 - alt. 14 m - Turn right onto Riverside Road
  44. 44 : km 35.01 - alt. 10 m - Turn slight right onto Riverside Road
  45. 45 : km 35.07 - alt. 9 m - Turn left
  46. 46 : km 35.13 - alt. 8 m - Keep left
  47. 47 : km 35.26 - alt. 9 m - Turn right onto Riverside Road
  48. 48 : km 35.31 - alt. 10 m - Keep right
  49. 49 : km 35.41 - alt. 8 m - Turn left
  50. 50 : km 35.45 - alt. 7 m - Turn right onto Lochaber Road
  51. 51 : km 35.52 - alt. 9 m - Turn left onto Lab Road
  52. 52 : km 36.08 - alt. 11 m - Turn right
  53. 53 : km 36.11 - alt. 19 m - Turn right onto West Highland Way
  54. 54 : km 36.19 - alt. 27 m - Turn left onto West Highland Way
  55. 55 : km 36.71 - alt. 87 m - Keep left
  56. 56 : km 38.26 - alt. 177 m - Turn left onto West Highland Way
  57. 57 : km 39.08 - alt. 308 m - Keep right onto West Highland Way
  58. 58 : km 44.87 - alt. 295 m - Keep left onto West Highland Way
  59. 59 : km 44.9 - alt. 289 m - Turn slight right
  60. 60 : km 44.91 - alt. 289 m - Keep left
  61. 61 : km 44.92 - alt. 287 m - Turn left onto A82
  62. 62 : km 44.93 - alt. 287 m - Turn right
  63. 63 : km 44.93 - alt. 287 m - Keep right
  64. 64 : km 45.58 - alt. 286 m - Keep right
  65. 65 : km 47.53 - alt. 874 m - Turn sharp left
  66. E : km 66.61 - alt. 167 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.

Other walks in the area

Walking On the rooftop of Great Britain: Ben Nevis

Walker
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 Neptune's Staircase Locks and Caledonian Canal

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

A little walk to visit Neptune's Staircase 8 Locks and Caledonian Canal.

Walking Ben Nevis by the Carn Mor Dearg ridge

Walker
↔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 Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag - two of the "Lochaber giants"

Walker
↔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 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 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

The West Highland Way is the most established of Scotland’s long-distance walking routes. This is the fifth of a five stage route, staying at prebooked accomodation along the way. A simple route, with some climbing but mostly sticking to streams and rivers to walk through the valleys whilst appreciating the high mountains from below.

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.

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