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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Coylumbridge Hotel

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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Coylumbridge Hotel

Moderate

4.7

(33)

147

hikers

Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Coylumbridge Hotel

03:33

13.5km

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.98 km

Path along the River Druie

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful walk through a forest with flowing rivers.

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2

3.82 km

Perfect for taking a moment or two to enjoy the view!

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3

8.06 km

A small bridge allows you to cross between the banks or stand between the lochs and see both.

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4

8.60 km

Gnarled Tree by the Lake

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5

8.65 km

Loch an Eilein

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Loch An Eilein is set in Rothiemurchus, a beautiful Highland estate that is home to amazing scenery and wildlife. Amid this landscape, expect to see roe deer and red squirrels, …

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6

10.0 km

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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7

10.5 km

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

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8

10.7 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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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

998 m

655 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.54 km

5.55 km

768 m

671 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Sunday 11 October

14°C

3°C

65 %

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Comments

July 21, 2022,Cairngorms NP: Loch an Eilein loop from Rothiemurchus Campsite
A serene walk through Rothiemurchus Forest around the beautiful Loch an Eilein and back to the campsite via the Lairig Ghru.

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