Can you cycle the Great Glen Way on a road bike?

The Great Glen Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails. It is 79 miles long, starting in Fort William and finishing in Inverness. The Great Glen Way can be walked or cycled. The off-road trail is on paths and tracks as well as along canal and loch shores.

How long does it take to cycle the Great Glen?

By Boot, Boat or Bike The Great Glen Way can be walked in 4 – 7 days, staying overnight in the various communities along the way, and suits all levels of walker. For the most part the route is low-level and mainly follows canal towpaths, forest tracks and roads.

Can you do the Great Glen Way on a gravel bike?

Great Glen Way Stretches from Fort William to Inverness, and Neil and Brett as they take a slightly different route to the standard offering. The usual route between these two great Highland towns is one best suited to cross or gravel bikes than a full suspension mountain bike.

Is the Great Glen Way hilly?

Despite being surrounded by majestic hills and mountains, the Great Glen Way is surprisingly flat. This makes it an ideal trail for all abilities, with the option of stretching yourself by taking the higher routes.

How many miles is Great Glen Way?

79 mile
The Great Glen Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails. This magnificent 79 mile/127 km waymarked route stretches from Fort William in the south west to Inverness in the north east.

Where can I camp at Great Glen?

Campgrounds on the Great Glen Way

• Glen Nevis Camping & Caravan Park.
• Moy Bridge Wild Campsite.
• Gairlochy Holiday Park.
• Glas-dhoire Wild Campsite.
• Leiterfearn Wild Campsite.
• Kytra Lock wild campsite.
• Inver Coille Campsite.
• Borlum Farm Campsite.

Can you camp at Loch Lochy?

Loch Lochy Laggan Locks Sheet 34 286 962 Scottish Canals x 5 tents or x 10 people Flat area suitable for pitching tents. No campfires or BBQs permitted. Canal toilets and showers.