Loch An Eilein
Explore Loch An Eilein, a superb lake nestled in the heart of the Rothiemurchus pine forest near Aviemore. This enchanting landscape is enhanced by the picturesque ruins of a castle on a small island in the middle of the lake.
This is one of the most popular walks in the Cairngorms National Park. The trail, which is mainly a wide forest track, is perfect for families and offers an enjoyable hiking experience accessible to all.
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➡️ Hiking parameters
➡️ Hiking parameters
➡️ Hiking parameters
Loch An Eilein
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Rothiemurchus pine forest
Loch An Eilein
Loch An Eilein
Rothiemurchus pine forest
Loch An Eilein Castle
Loch An Eilein Castle
Loch An Eilein Castle
Loch An Eilein
Loch An Eilein
Nearby hikes
Meall a’ Bhuachaille
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Duration : 4 h
- Distance : 9 km
- Elevation gain : 520 m
Sgòr Gaoith
- Difficulty : Hard
- Duration : 6 h
- Distance : 15.4 km
- Elevation gain : 890 m
Uath Lochans
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 2 h
- Distance : 5.8 km
- Elevation gain : 120 m
Creag Bheag
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 2 h
- Distance : 5.2 km
- Elevation gain : 260 m
Hikes to discover
Let chance guide your steps: Each time you visit Horizonrando, you will discover a new selection of hikes in Scotland, chosen at random.
Duncansby Head
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 1 h 30 m
- Distance : 3.8 km
- Elevation gain : 120 m
Neist Point
- Difficulty : Very easy
- Duration : 1 h 15 m
- Distance : 2.5 km
- Elevation gain : 120 m
Beinn Dearg Mhór
- Difficulty : Hard
- Duration : 5 h 30 m
- Distance : 11 km
- Elevation gain : 910 m
Castle Sinclair
- Difficulty : Very easy
- Duration : 1 h
- Distance : 2.5 km
- Elevation gain : 40 m
Faraid Head
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 2 h 30 m
- Distance : 6.9 km
- Elevation gain : 130 m
Beinn na Cro
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 3 h
- Distance : 4.1 km
- Elevation gain : 560 m