The Top 20 Lakes around Aviemore
Looking to visit the best lakes around Aviemore? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Aviemore’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 10, 2025
Loch An Eilein Castle stands on a natural island just off the north-west shore of Loch An Eilein, deep in the Rothiemurchus Forest. The castle was built in the 13th …
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Legend has it that An Lochan Ulaine (which means the Green Loch) is green because pixies used to wash their clothes in it. Whether you see a pixie or not, …
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Loch Morlich is a freshwater loch surrounded by award-winning sandy beaches. From the loch beaches, you are afforded spectacular views of the snow-clad peaks of the northern Cairngorms. Managed by …
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Nestled amidst gorgeous woodland to the northeast of Aviemore, Loch Garten is a beautifully tranquil place for a stroll. It's a treat for birders, with many species to spot such …
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Picturesque little lake at the foot of a rock face. A nice place to stop and enjoy the view or even take a dip in the refreshing water.
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Boat Of GartenNethy BridgeSpean Bridge, Roy Bridge And AchnacarryKincraigCarrbridgeArdgourGlenurquhartFort Augustus And GlenmoristonFort William, Inverlochy And TorlundyNether LochaberStratherrick And FoyersGlencoe And Glen EtiveKinlochlevenBen Nevis And Glen CoeNessNorthwest HighlandsIsle of SkyeTorridon And KinlocheweKilmallieWester RossLochbroomDuror And KentallenDores And EssichAssyntAssynt - CoigachLagganKingussieStrathnairnBallachulishKiltarlityInverness WestGlengarrySunartStrathglassCoigachMorarApplecrossMorvernNewtonmoreLochcarronScourieDornie And DistrictGlenfinnanKirkhill And BunchrewGarve And DistrictStrathpefferShieldaigLochduichDalwhinnieKinlochbervieAcharacleDurnessArdgay And DistrictCreichMarybank, Scatwell And StrathcononPlocktonStromeferryKiltearnLochalshGlenelg And ArnisdaleStrathdearnRogartKyleCaolDornochLairgDulnain BridgeWestern ArdnamurchanOichSouth KnoydartLoch NessBettyhill, Strathnaver And AltnaharraLochardilSlackbuieGlenmore Forest ParkArdrossGlen Affric National Nature ReserveBroraGolspieBallifearyHolmFerintoshHelmsdaleInshes And Milton Of LeysLoch LochyMuir Of OrdKilmorackLoch OssianCaledonian CanalHilton, Milton And Castle HeatherKnoydartEast NairnshireContinKintailGlenmore ForestGlen AffricNorth-West SutherlandEddertonCawdor And West NairnshireAuldearnHalkirk
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