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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Lagganlia Centre for Outdoor Learning

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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Lagganlia Centre for Outdoor Learning

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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Lagganlia Centre for Outdoor Learning

02:02

17.8km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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Parking

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5.36 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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6.53 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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7.85 km

Loch an Eilein

Lake

8.00 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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8.51 km

Loch an Eilein

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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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10.2 km

Loch an Eilein

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The beautifully scenic Loch an Eilein is an idyllic place to trail run. Glistening waters shine through the Native Scots Pine trees that grow here, and it's not unusual to …

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11.3 km

Bridge between Loch Gamha and Loch an Eilein

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

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13.4 km

Drake's Bothy

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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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13.5 km

Drake's Bothy, Inshriach National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Drake's Bothy was built in the 1930s as a shooting bothy on the Inshriach Estate, which was then owned by the Drake family.

Today it is owned and run by …

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17.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

3.87 km

2.05 km

370 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.66 km

6.26 km

3.37 km

370 m

200 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

17°C

12°C

56 %

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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Lagganlia Centre for Outdoor Learning

Loch Gamhna

Loch an Eilein

Loch an Eilein Castle

Loch an Eilein

Loch an Eilein

Bridge between Loch Gamha and Loch an Eilein

Drake's Bothy

Drake's Bothy, Inshriach National Nature Reserve

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