Great Glen Way — Stages 3–4: Laggan Locks to Invermoriston landscape

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Great Glen Way — Stages 3–4: Laggan Locks to Invermoriston

~2 days · 19.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance19.7 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain2,300 ft
Gain / mile117 ft
High point495 ft
Difficulty index12/100

What the Great Glen Way — Stages 3–4: Laggan Locks to Invermoriston is known for

Stages 3–4 of Great Glen Way is an official 31.2 km point-to-point section from Laggan Locks trail node (OSM node 361072204) to Invermoriston trail node (OSM node 12216427056).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Great Glen Way — Stages 3–4: Laggan Locks to Invermoriston on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 226 ft to 1,463 ft over 19.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 6.4 mi · 33%
  • Downhill 6.9 mi · 36%
  • Flat 6.2 mi · 32%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Great Glen Way — Stages 3–4: Laggan Locks to Invermoriston?

12 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Glen Way — Stages 3–4: Laggan Locks to Invermoriston scores 12/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Great Glen Way — Stages 3–4: Laggan Locks to Invermoriston take?

Most backpackers hike the Great Glen Way — Stages 3–4: Laggan Locks to Invermoriston in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 19.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Great Glen Way — Stages 3–4: Laggan Locks to Invermoriston?

The Great Glen Way — Stages 3–4: Laggan Locks to Invermoriston climbs roughly 2,300 ft total — about 117 ft per mile, topping out near 495 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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