Ben Nevis from Corpach Scottish Highlands
Corpach lies at the entrance to the Caledonian Canal and so shipping and general marine activities are normal for a small community located next to a large navigable sea loch. The CORPACH lighthouse is located at the entrance to the CALEDONIAN CANAL , 3 miles from the highland town of FORT WILLIAM in Scotland, power boats and sailing yachts travel from Corpach on LOCH LINNHE on the west coast of Scotland through the GREAT GLEN, LOCH NESS to INVERNESS on the east coast of Scotland. The canal: 60 miles total length, 22 miles of canal cuttings, 106 feet summit at Loch Oich, 29 locks, maximum craft dimensions: 150 feet long, 35 feet beam, 13feet 6 inch draught . The canal was completed in 1822, it is twinned with the Canadian RIDEAU
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Location: Corpach Fort William Inverness-shire Scottish Highlands
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