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Loch Morlich – View of Loch an Eilein loop from Loch Morlich

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Loch Morlich – View of Loch an Eilein loop from Loch Morlich

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Loch Morlich – View of Loch an Eilein loop from Loch Morlich

04:29

17.0km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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54 m

Loch Morlich

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Loch Morlich (Scottish Gaelic, Loch Mhùrlaig) is a freshwater loch in the Badenoch and Strathspey area of Highland, Scotland near Aviemore. The loch is home to a watersports centre with …

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1.20 km

Lake in Cairngorms National Park

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1.20 km

Lochan nan Geadas

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A wonderful little lake, next to Loch Morlich ☀️

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4.90 km

View of the River in Cairngorms National Park

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Perfect for taking a moment or two to enjoy the view!

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7.57 km

View of Loch an Eilein

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Nice quiet place for a break

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8.48 km

Boulders at Loch an Eilein

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Whether it's a real highlight is debatable. Anyone traveling with children will appreciate the opportunity to climb and scramble.

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8.64 km

View of Loch an Eilein

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It's Loch an Eilein - what's not to like? There are good tracks and paths around the loch; a bit tree-rooty in places. Good for hiking and MTB. There are …

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16.7 km

View over Loch Morlich

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a beautiful view over the loch with the mountains in the background.

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

883 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.60 km

4.78 km

2.45 km

136 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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