The Great Glen Way - Day 3

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South Laggan - Aberchalder: 4 miles (6 km)
Aberchalder - Fort Augstus: 5 miles (8 km)
Totals for Day: 9 miles (14 km)

Aberchalder

The small village of Aberchalder is situated on the north east end of Loch Oich. The views from Aberchalder take in Loch Oich, the River Oich and Thomas Telford's Caledonian Canal. It was at Aberchalder Lodge in 1745 that Prince Charles Edward Stuart ('Bonnie Prince Charlie') gathered over 2,000 men for his march to the Scottish lowlands.

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Fort Augustus

The village of Fort Augustus is the next stop on the Way. The village and its fort were named after King George II's youngest son, Prince William Augustus. Fort William lies on both the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness. Visit the Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre, where you can learn about the history and operation of the canal.

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