The best mountain hikes around Loch Insh

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Want to explore more of the mountains in the Highlands? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes around Loch Insh to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike around Loch Insh.

Carn Ban Mor – Sgor Gaoith loop from Insh	Expert 06:57 18.8km
Mullach Clach a'Bhlair loop from Insh	Expert 07:44 22.0km
Ruthven Barracks – River Tromie loop from Kingussie	Intermediate 02:59 10.7km
Craigellachie Summit Cairn loop from Aviemore	Easy 01:49 5.30km
Craigellachie Summit Cairn – Lochan Dubh Viewpoint loop from Aviemore	Easy 01:45 5.04km

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Carn Ban Mor – Sgor Gaoith loop from Insh
06:57
18.8km
2.7km/h
830m
830m
Expert
3
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Mullach Clach a'Bhlair loop from Insh
07:44
22.0km
2.8km/h
860m
860m
Expert
5.0
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Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Ruthven Barracks – River Tromie loop from Kingussie
02:59
10.7km
3.6km/h
200m
200m
Intermediate
5.0
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Craigellachie Summit Cairn loop from Aviemore
01:49
5.30km
2.9km/h
270m
270m
Easy
2.0
(1)
5
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Craigellachie Summit Cairn – Lochan Dubh Viewpoint loop from Aviemore
01:45
5.04km
2.9km/h
260m
260m
Easy
5.0
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Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.