Neptune's Staircase
Description
A stunning feat of engineering, the 8 locks on the staircase lift boats from almost sea level (the final drop is a the Corpach Sea Lock) up to the Caledonian Canal. From the locks there are stunning views of the Lochs and mountains surrounding the area including the looming presence of Ben Nevis.
Charge
Free
Getting There
From Fort William there are regular buses to Banavie taking around 10 minutes, alternatively the trains to Mallaig stop at Banavie about 5 minutes after leaving Fort William
Latitude: 56.84588; Longitude: -5.094588
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Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (06/05/2012), and on time of last update (13/05/2012) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.