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Loch an Eilein – Loch An Eilein Circular Path loop from Rothiemurchus

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Loch an Eilein – Loch An Eilein Circular Path loop from Rothiemurchus

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Loch an Eilein – Loch An Eilein Circular Path loop from Rothiemurchus

02:37

31.8km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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465 m

Loch an Eilein - lunch spot

Highlight • Lake

Nice walks around Loch and don’t forget to do the small lochen to side. Adds another 30 min toncircuit

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516 m

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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624 m

Loch An Eilein Circular Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

With its 13th-century island castle and spellbinding views, Loch An Eilein (loch of the island) has scooped the accolade of Britain's Best Picnic Spot. You can enjoy some lovely low …

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3.28 km

Bridge between Loch Gamha and Loch an Eilein

Highlight • Forest

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

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3.47 km

Loch Gamhna

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Loch Gamhna means 'Loch of the Stirk' (stirk being the word for bullock), and was so named after the route used by cattle thieves beside it. It lies at the …

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14.4 km

Uath Lochans

Highlight • Lake

beautiful pawprint lochans, great for swimming, chilling and walking round

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16.0 km

View of Uath Lochans

Highlight • Lake

A short, steep trail uphill, but then suddenly this breathtaking view over two small lochs and, above all, the impressive Cairngorms. Some views are worth the effort.

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26.6 km

Drake's Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is a great bothy located close to a small track. There is plenty of space inside with a bunk bed, bench, 2 X folding chairs and plenty of floor …

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31.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

8.61 km

1.83 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

12.6 km

12.2 km

4.60 km

1.19 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

17°C

9°C

71 %

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Loch an Eilein – Loch An Eilein Circular Path loop from Rothiemurchus

Loch an Eilein - lunch spot

Loch an Eilein

Loch An Eilein Circular Path

Bridge between Loch Gamha and Loch an Eilein

Loch Gamhna

Uath Lochans

View of Uath Lochans

Drake's Bothy

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