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View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch) – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Rothiemurchus

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View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch) – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Rothiemurchus

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View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch) – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Rothiemurchus

02:54

10.9km

100m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.34 km

Rothiemurchus bus stop (Bus 30)

Highlight • Settlement

Good starting point for hikes to Loch An Eilein for hikers without a car. Can be reached in a few minutes by bus number 30 from Aviemore. On the way back, don't be surprised: there is no bus stop, you have to "flag" the bus using hand signals.

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2

4.22 km

View of Lochan Mor (Lily Loch)

Highlight • Natural

No loop around sadly.

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3

4.32 km

Bench With a View of the Lake in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Lake

a bench with a beautiful view

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4

5.94 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 plenty of routes to and from the loch. Ice creams, toilets and car parking nearby.

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5

6.02 km

Loch an Eilein Visitor Centre & Cottage Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Good for stopping by, hot soup and local handmade stuff

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6

6.40 km

Loch an Eilein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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 century by the Bishop of Moray. A tower was added by Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, in the late 14th century.

In the late 18th century the water level of Loch An Eilein was raised during the course of estate works, shrinking the island and covering the causeway. Today the castle is an inaccessible ruin and is home to nesting ospreys.

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7

7.47 km

View of the Mountains in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The panorama is magnificent!

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8

7.94 km

View of the Mountains in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The panorama is magnificent and makes you want to climb higher! :)

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B

10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

2.76 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

3.71 km

1.91 km

717 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Monday 6 July

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10°C

54 %

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