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Visitor Tips

Expert advice to help you prepare for your trip to the Scottish Highlands.

A stone bridge over a stream with a view of a loch in the distance.Boat License GuideEverything you need to know about taking a private boat on the canal.Read A striking reddish-brown castle with towers viewed across a field of tall grass.Walk and CycleFind out how to hike or cycle the free towpaths along the canal.Read Aerial view of a boat cruising past historic castle ruins by a loch.Best TimeWhen to navigate the canal for the best conditions.Read Aerial view of a boat traveling along a canal surrounded by nature.Hire a BoatTips on booking cruisers and navigating the 60-mile waterway.Read A passenger ferry navigating a waterway bordered by trees and a house.Canal Packing ListEssential gear and clothing for exploring the Caledonian Canal.Read A stone bridge over a stream with a view of a loch in the distance.Lock Flight ComparisonCompare Neptune's Staircase and Fort Augustus locks.Read
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