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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

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4.8

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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-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

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

3.64 km

View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch)

Highlight • Natural

No loop around sadly.

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4

5.31 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

5.72 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

5.90 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

7.49 km

Loch Gamhna

Highlight • Lake

This smaller lake has fewer visitors than Loch an Elein.

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8

7.57 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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9

15.1 km

Path along the River Druie

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful walk through a forest with flowing rivers.

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B

19.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

4.08 km

1.37 km

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.15 km

5.92 km

3.32 km

963 m

383 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 3 May

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1°C

30 %

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