Day 1 Spine Route
Fort William to Glenfinnan via Cona Glen
Ben Nevis
Route Statistics
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Distance: 21.9 miles
Ascent: 2841 ft
Descent: 2830 ft
High Point: 11274 ft
Low Point: 0ft
Time 9 hours
Enter Cona Glen
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Entrance to Glen marked by Scottish Rights of Way Signpost.
Cona Glen Bothy
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The Carrlarach Bothy at 11 miles is an Estate Bothy not open to the public. Contact the estate for access if required.
Cona Glen Trail
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The Trail follows an excellent Landrover track up the Glen. Its a gentle incline.The River remains on your right.
Beallach
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At approximately 15 miles an obvious path on the right traverses the slope up to 1270 feet.
Looking towards
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From the Beallach its all down the Allt na Cruache towards Callop. The view ahead is of Streap and Corryhully.
A place of history
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Glenfinnan was the scene of 'The raising of the Standard' by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745.
Glenfinnan
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Cross the new bridges past Callop at 21 miles to bring you directly into Glenfinnan.