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Loch an Eilein Castle – View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch) loop from Aviemore

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Loch an Eilein Castle – View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch) loop from Aviemore

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Loch an Eilein Castle – View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch) loop from Aviemore

01:17

18.7km

140m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.81 km

Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre

Highlight • Parking

The Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre is your first point of entry into this exquisite Highland estate. You'll find all the information you need inside to make the most out of your …

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10.2 km

Bridge between Loch Gamha and Loch an Eilein

Highlight • Forest

A small bridge allows you to cross between the banks or stand between the lochs and see both.

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12.1 km

Loch an Eilein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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14.0 km

Bench With a View of the Lake in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Lake

a bench with a beautiful view

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14.1 km

View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch)

Highlight • Natural

No loop around sadly.

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17.0 km

The Old Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Chilled out pub by the River Spey with a beer beach and sheltered outdoor areas.

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18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

4.14 km

2.73 km

752 m

201 m

Surfaces

7.14 km

5.97 km

5.04 km

485 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

16°C

8°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

February 14, 2025,Glen Einich & Loch an Eilein

Another very cold day with temperatures hardly above zero. Bitterly cold wind which, when in the shade made it feel about -5C.
Cycled up Glen Einich and onto the lower (single track) section instead of the high level bypass. Turned back when the track was completely iced over with thick frozen run off. 😞
Others may have carried on by …

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Loch an Eilein Castle – View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch) loop from Aviemore

Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre

Bridge between Loch Gamha and Loch an Eilein

Loch an Eilein Castle

Bench With a View of the Lake in Cairngorms National Park

View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch)

The Old Bridge Inn

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