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The Caledonian Canal, built by Thomas Telford in the early 19th century, crosses Scotland from Inverness on the east coast to Corpach near Fort William on the west. Banavie, Fort William and Corpach stations give train access to the towpath.
There are 3 stations within reach of the Caledonian Canal: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The Caledonian Canal runs about 21 miles in our route data, including any river sections it follows. The stations below are in order along it.
Caledonian Canal train stations
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the Caledonian Canal, so these walks head out along the towpath and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the towpath allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the towpath | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banavie | 6.9 mi and back | 14 mi | about 4.5 hours |
| Fort William | 7.4 mi and back | 18 to 18.5 mi | about 6 hours |
| Corpach | 7.9 mi and back | 16 mi | about 5.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Canal routes and towpaths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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