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For June’s edition of Walk of the Month, we’ve decided to feature a family favourite, perfect for older children looking to develop their navigation skills.

The Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail is a relatively short walk through the Scottish Highlands. Admire views of Loch Shiel, the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Glenfinnan monument.

Discover the ins and outs of this beautiful Highlands walking route…


The walk:

This route should take no longer than 2 hours to complete, perfect for an afternoon outing. Leave the car in the car park on the north side of the bridge or catch a bus or train to Glenfinnan before starting the walk. The trail can be boggy in patches so good walking shoes or boots are advised.

Walk of the Month: Glenginnan Viaduct

The route:

From the car park, follow the tarred track, ignore the turn-off on the right and continue straight. Pass the barn and head towards the viaduct.

When you reach the foot of the viaduct, you’ll see a signpost for the Station Museum and a Sleeping car. Turn left here and keep right at the upcoming junction. You will soon pass under the arches of the viaduct before beginning your climb on the other side.

The route will continue to get higher as you move across the hillside. When you see the parked railway carriages near Glenfinnan station, the path turns left and downhill towards the railway and through a tunnel.

Once through the tunnel, the path will fork, take the path on the right and continue across a little bridge. Follow the path up the steps towards the station, turn left at the station and head to the main road.

At the A830, turn right and follow the road until you come across a sharp left just before the hotel. Follow this on the left down a track and past a set of houses. When you reach the last house, continue along the path which starts between two mental handrails.

Follow this path downhill until you come to a tarmac road with a T-junction. Turn left at the junction and continue along the road which passes close by the Glenfinnan House Hotel. The path will eventually come out on the A830 again, opposite the start of the walk. From here you can either head back to the car park or take the time to explore the Glenfinnan monument.

View the full route map.


If you would like to explore the Scottish Highlands on a walking holiday, be sure to check out our selection of cottages in the Highlands. From charming eco-friendly cottages set in natural woodland to cosy log cabins, we have a cottage to suit all tastes and budgets. For further inspiration on how to spend your holiday in Scotland, our Scotland Travel Guide comes in handy.


Image Credits: Peter Weemeeuw(CC 2.0)

 

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