Corpach

Corpach (A’ Chorpaich) is a large village near Fort William, situated at the narrow sea connection between Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil. It is also located at the southern end of the Caledonian Canal which provides a 60 mile (96km) navigable link connection between the North Sea and the Atlantic.  At Corpach the West Highland Line turns 90 degrees to travel west on its journey to Mallaig.  The top picture shows the access road to the canal sea lock basin which lies just beyond the station and rail track.

Accommodation and restaurants.

Corpach is an industrial location and provides a substantial amount of employment for the Lochaber community. Travellers on the train will pass the large BSW Fort William Sawmill as they leave Corpach. After Corpach evidence of industry ceases as the train runs close to the shore of Loch Eil through, many miles of the finest scenery, for the remainder of the journey to Mallaig.

K1, 62005, ‘Lord of the Isles’, heads the ‘Jacobite’ train past Loch Eil at Corpach on its journey to Mallaig. A journey of superlative scenery and railway engineering.

The MV ‘Lord of the Glens’ moored at the Corpach sea lock basin. Specially designed to pass through the canal locks and safely navigate the coastal waters, this ship offers a unique and luxury form of travel.

08:45 in February the Mallaig service accelerates away from Corpach as the sun rises above Ben Nevis.