Loch Gamhna is a beautiful body of water lilies. The Thieves' Road north of Loch Gamhna was used centuries ago by cattle thieves as an access route to Strathspey. Hoping that the thieves would spare the herds, locals tied a few cows to a tree by Loch Gamhna, thus giving it its name.

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Perfect around early afternoons when the sunshine reflects on the water surface

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1. Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Boat of Garten

19.9km

05:13

160m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ord Ban Summit – View of Loch an Eilein loop from Loch an Eilean car park

7.32km

02:10

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Loch an Eilean car park

10.7km

02:48

80m

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 270 m

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Loch Gamhna

1. Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Boat of Garten

2. Ord Ban Summit – View of Loch an Eilein loop from Loch an Eilean car park

3. Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Loch an Eilean car park

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