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Glenfinnan Viaduct at Loch Shiel 2📷 Paul Stümke, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Glenfinnan Viaduct

Glenfinnan, United Kingdom

History

A curving 21-arch concrete railway viaduct of 1901, crossed by the Jacobite steam train from spring to autumn. Park at the National Trust for Scotland visitor centre (fee) and take the path up to the hillside viewpoint.

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Glenfinnan, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
56.8765, -5.4318
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Linnhe Lochside Holiday ParkCampsite
    17 km from Glenfinnan Viaduct
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Sunart CampingCampsite
    22 km from Glenfinnan Viaduct
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bunree Caravan Club SiteMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Glenfinnan Viaduct
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  • Ben Nevis Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Glenfinnan Viaduct
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Barrisdale Estate CampsiteCampsite
    23 km from Glenfinnan Viaduct
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  • Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping ParkCampsite
    23 km from Glenfinnan Viaduct · 190 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Glenfinnan Viaduct?

Glenfinnan Viaduct is in Glenfinnan, United Kingdom, at GPS 56.8765, -5.4318. It is about 21 km from Fort William.

Can you camp near Glenfinnan Viaduct?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Linnhe Lochside Holiday Park, about 17 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Glenfinnan Viaduct?

Glenfinnan Viaduct is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Loch Ness and the Road to the Isles.

What is there to see near Glenfinnan Viaduct?

Places worth a stop nearby: Camusdarach Beach (26 km), Commando Memorial (30 km), Glen Coe (33 km) and Eilean Donan (44 km).

When is the best time to visit Glenfinnan Viaduct?

Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Part of these destinations

Scottish Highlands and Skye