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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Aviemore

Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Loch an Eilean car park

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Aviemore

Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Loch an Eilean car park

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Loch an Eilean car park

01:39

19.0km

190m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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557 m

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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708 m

Loch an Eilein

Lake

3

8.32 km

River Feshie at Feshiebridge

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Feshiebridge is part of a beautiful, peaceful forest that leans against the great mass of the Cairngorm mountains. There are beautiful paths along the wide grassy bank of the River …

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4

13.6 km

Drake's Bothy, Inshriach National Nature Reserve

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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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5

13.6 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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6

15.8 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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15.9 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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18.5 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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18.6 km

Loch an Eilein - lunch spot

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

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19.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

3.77 km

1.44 km

367 m

Surfaces

8.46 km

5.81 km

3.98 km

309 m

297 m

154 m

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