Caledonian Canal circular

Badenoch & Strathspey Group

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Overview

Condense cars, drive to Inverness and park at Whin Park (Grid Ref. 657434). Walk SW along footpath with canal on right. Cross at Dochgarroch Lock & return on west towpath, along farm track & minor road to the Tomnahurich swing bridge. Marvel at the construction of the canal some 200 years ago.

Saturday, 12 April 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 10m / 33ft
Type:: circular

Please let the walk leader know if you want to join this walk. A donation of £4 is suggested to the driver when car sharing.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NH 90699 22701
Nearest postcode:: PH23 3BB
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Carrbridge carpark

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