View of Glen Feshie – View of Loch Einich loop from Achlean

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View of Glen Feshie – View of Loch Einich loop from Achlean

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View of Glen Feshie – View of Loch Einich loop from Achlean

09:17

26.2km

970m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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724 m

Glen Feshie

Highlight • Forest

A magnificent glen that's home to some of Britain's rarest wildlife, Glen Feshie is a delight to explore. With eagles, wildcats, ospreys and ptarmigan among the many species that inhabit …

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1.66 km

Glen Feshie Waterfalls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small but pretty waterfalls near the main path. Surrounded by the beautiful woodlands of Glen Feshie. Scots Pines adorn the hillside, and sit within the Feshie Estate, home to over …

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3.69 km

Enjoy bountiful views of Glen Feshie and its surrounding hills. Above the treeline, the stark beauty of the Cairngorm summits arise. Granite rocks adorn the summits and snow patches regularly remain throughout the year.

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7.30 km

View of Loch Einich

Highlight • Lake

Brilliant views and not too hard a climb, loads of insect life on the snow, amazing

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8.65 km

Càrn Bàn Mòr

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite rocky at the top but still rideable, there is a small cairn wind shelter at the summit.

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15.0 km

Summit cairn of Mullach Clach a' Bhlair

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You can reach Mullach Clach a‘ Bhlair not just via the drover track. If you hike just a little east of Ruighe Aiteachain Bothy, you will see a faint path …

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22.4 km

Glen Feshie Trails

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glen Feshie is a stunning place to take a stroll or long hikes into a landscape that was shaped by the river Feshie and glaciers. Walk through rolling hills and …

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23.2 km

View of the River Feshie

Highlight • Viewpoint

The river Feshie is a beautiful meandering stream that rises in the Glenfeshie Forest. A trail follows the river for miles and miles. Many streams and burns flow into the …

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26.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

9.20 km

3.45 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

12.3 km

12.2 km

1.41 km

318 m

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Comments

September 29, 2022,Ruigh Aiteachain bothy walk pt. 1: Sgor Gaoith and Mullach Clach a Bhlair

The first part of a 2 day loop, staying overnight at Ruigh Aiteachain bothy. Probably the most luxe bothy of all time, so great if you're a first timer (like i was!).

This walk there takes in two Munros, but without being mega challenging or having to navigate any really technical terrain. All fairly nice paths to walk on etc. …