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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

Rosa Arale and MARDUK GORGOROTH planned a hike

June 30, 2022

Loch An Eilein Castle – Loch An Eilein Loop from Aviemore

Moderate

04:08

15.9km

3.9km/h

100m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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266 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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1.68 km

Rothiemurchus Forest

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The vast Rothiemurchus Forest sprawls across the lower flanks of the Northern Cairngorms and is one of the largest areas of natural forest in Britain. The walking here is superb, …

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3.70 km

View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch)

Highlight • Natural

No loop around sadly.

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5.79 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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5.98 km

Loch an Eilein

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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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7.79 km

Loch An Eilein Circular Path

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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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14.7 km

Old Logging Way, Rothiemurchus

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The path leading from Aviemore to Rothiemurchas is pleasant and you are surrounded by woodland. This section runs away from the road in places.

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15.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

4.28 km

3.42 km

2.44 km

Surfaces

5.93 km

4.71 km

2.13 km

1.68 km

895 m

524 m

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Loch An Eilein Castle – Loch An Eilein Loop from Aviemore

Aviemore town centre

Rothiemurchus Forest

View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch)

Loch an Eilein Castle

Loch an Eilein

Loch An Eilein Circular Path

Old Logging Way, Rothiemurchus

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