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Caledonian Canal

Caledonian Canal

60 miles of Scottish Highland splendour amid outstanding unspoilt scenery best describes the Caledonian Canal.

Slicing through the Great Glen, this majestic canal is considered by many as one of the greatest waterways of the world. Four natural lochs – Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, the famous Loch Ness and Loch Dochfour – all lie in near perfect alignment between Fort William and Inverness making up 38 of the 60 mile coast to coast channel. The remaining 22 miles being man-made canal linking these four lochs together.

Widely considered a masterpiece of canal engineering, the Caledonian is on a scale incomparable with almost anything else in Britain. It has survived in part due to its continuing importance in the Highland economy, and partly because it is quite simply spectacular, not to mention the amazing wildlife – including the Loch Ness Monster!

Watch the Great Glen Ways video to see how you can enjoy the Caledonian Canal and the Great Glen by boat, boot or bike.

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For more information on Scottish canals, visit www.scottishcanals.co.uk.

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