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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Rothiemurchus

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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Rothiemurchus

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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Rothiemurchus

00:55

10.0km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.71 km

Gravel track linking Loch an Eilein and Lochan Deo

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fun and beautifully winding gravel bike path towards Loch an Eileen. Not technical, just enjoying the beautiful scenery.

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2

5.80 km

Loch an Eilein Forest Track

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A pleasant winding path around the lake. Perfect for cycling on a gravel bike, and you only share it with hikers and other cyclists.

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3

7.59 km

Bridge between Loch Gamha and Loch an Eilein

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

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4

8.07 km

Loch an Eilein

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Loch An Eilein is set in Rothiemurchus, a beautiful Highland estate that is home to amazing scenery and wildlife. Amid this landscape, expect to see roe deer and red squirrels, …

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5

9.42 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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9.82 km

Bench With View of Loch an Eilein

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

10.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.46 km

1.38 km

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.56 km

1.31 km

126 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 18 October

12°C

-1°C

30 %

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