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Neptune's Staircase
Walk beside Britain's longest staircase lock, eight chambers lifting boats 20 metres, with Ben Nevis behind.
Typical duration
45 min
Price
Free
From port
5 km / 3.1 mi
Transfer time
10 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Late morning, when boats are often passing through
Getting there from the port
Taxi about 10 minutes to Banavie, or ScotRail one stop to Banavie station beside the locks
Best transport: taxi Cost: Taxi £12–15 one way