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Aviemore

Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Aviemore

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Aviemore

Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Aviemore

Hard

5.0

(1)

63

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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Aviemore

03:16

29.8km

240m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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701 m

River Spey

Lake

2

3.64 km

View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch)

Highlight • Natural

No loop around sadly.

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3

5.39 km

Loch an Eilein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Around Loch an Eileen, you'll find a lovely, winding gravel bike path. It's not technical, just pure enjoyment in the beautiful scenery.

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4

5.90 km

Loch an Eilein Castle

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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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6.05 km

Loch an Eilein

Lake

6

8.76 km

Loch an Eilein

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The beautifully scenic Loch an Eilein is an idyllic place to trail run. Glistening waters shine through the Native Scots Pine trees that grow here, and it's not unusual to …

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7

18.3 km

View of Loch Morlich

Highlight • Lake

8

19.3 km

Loch Morlich Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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9

22.2 km

Aviemore to Glenmore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very cruisey as a descent. Would be quite a long climb if done in the other direction. But a great place to improve confidence on a mountain bike for all ages.

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29.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

4.83 km

2.08 km

945 m

386 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

7.88 km

5.69 km

1.15 km

963 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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