Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Aviemore

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Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Aviemore

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Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Aviemore

05:09

19.7km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20 m

Aviemore town centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Aviemore is one of Britain's adventure capitals, thanks to the Cairngorm Mountain ski resort, the nearby national outdoor centre at Glenmore Lodge and the sensational hiking and mountaineering found in …

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701 m

River Spey

Lake

3.62 km

View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch)

Highlight • Natural

No loop around sadly.

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5.29 km

View of Loch an Eilein

Highlight • Lake

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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5.69 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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5.88 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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7.47 km

Loch Gamhna

Highlight • Lake

This smaller lake has fewer visitors than Loch an Elein.

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7.55 km

Loch Gamhna

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

At the southern end of Loch An Eilein lies Loch Gamhna. Centuries ago, this loch was used as an access route by cattle raiders. Local farmers would often tie a …

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15.0 km

Path along the River Druie

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A beautiful walk through a forest with flowing rivers.

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19.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

2.59 km

1.31 km

141 m

Surfaces

7.52 km

7.51 km

3.26 km

1,000 m

416 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

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Comments

July 21, 2022,Cairngorms NP: Loch an Eilein loop from Rothiemurchus Campsite

A serene walk through Rothiemurchus Forest around the beautiful Loch an Eilein and back to the campsite via the Lairig Ghru.

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August 20, 2023,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Schottland: 🔃 ab Aviemore in den Rothiemurchus Forest

Optimal hiking weather - we travel by bus to Aviemore (unfortunately without air conditioning on the return journey) and walk towards Rothiemurchus Forest. Information on this here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rothiemurchus_Forest
We enjoy the existing paths and walk next to the peat/moss cushions without wet shoes.
There is a large hotel and a campsite next to the area, but there are few people …

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