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Loch an Eilein – View of Loch an Eilein loop from Aviemore

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Loch an Eilein – View of Loch an Eilein loop from Aviemore

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4.8

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32

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Loch an Eilein – View of Loch an Eilein loop from Aviemore

02:49

10.5km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

136 m

The Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

It is best to go there early in the day when it is not so crowded. Nice team and good selection, dogs are welcome, as is often the case. From …

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2

5.93 km

View of Loch an Eilein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice quiet place for a break

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3

6.84 km

Boulders at Loch an Eilein

Highlight • Natural

Whether it's a real highlight is debatable. Anyone traveling with children will appreciate the opportunity to climb and scramble.

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4

6.90 km

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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5

7.00 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 …

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6

7.06 km

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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7

7.31 km

Loch an Eilein and Castle, Rothiemurchus

Highlight • Castle

A small visitor centre centre, toilets and car park (fee); a useful waypoint.

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8

7.93 km

View of the Mountains in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The panorama is magnificent!

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B

10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

3.05 km

2.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

1.74 km

1.15 km

684 m

313 m

156 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Saturday 11 July

21°C

12°C

23 %

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