Glenfinnan Viaduc and monument Viewpoint

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

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 0.18 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 15 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 5 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 28 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 13 m

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Description of the walk

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. 13 m - Glenfinnan Visitor centre
  2. 1 : km 0.15 - alt. 26 m - Benches & 360° view
  3. S/E : km 0.18 - alt. 23 m - Glenfinnan Visitor centre

Practical 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.

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