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Navigation Authority
British Waterways, Canal Office, Seaport Marina, Muirtown Wharf, INVERNESS, IV3 5LS
enquiries.hq@britishwaterways.co.uk
The canal runs through the great Glen of Scotland, comprising a series of canals built to link lochs Ness, Oich, Lochy and Linhe. There are 29 lochs along the 60 miles.
|
Length |
Beam |
Height |
Draught |
|
150ft |
35ft |
Not limited by structures |
13ft 6in |
|
45.72m |
10.66m |
|
4.11m |
Boaters’ Services
Hire Boat Companies
Caley Cruisers
Canal Road, INVERNESS, IV3 8NF
Tel: 01463 236328
Fax: 01463 714879
West Highland Sailing
Laggan Locks, Sean Bridge, FORT WILLIAM,
PH34 4EB
Tel/Fax: 01809 501234
enquiries@westhighlandsailing.com
Boatyards
Caley Marina
Cranage, diesel, pump-out
Canal Road, INVERNESS, IV3 8NF
Tel: 01463 233437
Fax: 01463 238323
Refreshment Facilities
Clachnaharry Inn
Clachnaharry Road, Muirtown, INVERNESS, IV3
8RB
Tel: 01463 239806
Dores Inn
Dores, INVERNESS, IV2 6TR
Tel: 01463 751203
Loch Oich Restaurant and Bar
Great Geln Water Park, South Laggan, SPEAN
BRIDGE, PH34 4EA
Tel: 01809 501381
Visitor Attractions
Ben Nevis Distillery Ltd
FORT WILLIAM, PH33 6TJ
Tel: 01397 702476
Fax: 01397 702768
Clansman Exhibition and Craft Shop
The Abbey, Fort Augustus
Tel: 01320 366444
Inverness Castle
INVERNESS
Tel: 01463 243363
Loch Ness Centre
DRUMNADROCHIT, IV3 6TU
Tel: 01456 450573
Fax: 01456 450770
Urquhart Castle
Stone, DRUMNADROCHIT, IV63 2XJ
Tel: 01456 450551
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_297
Historical Information
A survey was made in 1793 but the war with France eight years later led to the building of the canal as a means of avoiding privateers. By the time the canal was built, the war was over, but with the spectacular scenery, the canal was popular for pleasure cruising and it provided the safe passage it had originally been intended to during the First World War.
Further Information
For books, maps, guides, videos, DVDs and gifts on this canal, click here
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