Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Castles
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Aviemore

Loch an Eilein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch an Eilein

Mountain biking

5.0

(129)

Cycling

5.0

(5)

Gravel riding

5.0

(3)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cairngorms National Park

Save

Share

  • More

  • Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    August 4, 2025

    Mountain biking

    Around Loch an Eileen, you'll find a lovely, winding gravel bike path. It's not technical, just pure enjoyment in the beautiful scenery.
    Translated by

    August 5, 2025

    Cycling

    Around Loch an Eileen, you'll find a lovely, winding gravel bike path. It's not technical, just pure enjoyment in the beautiful scenery.
    Translated by

    May 13, 2021

    Mountain biking

    The Rothiemurchus Forest hides the wonderful Loch an Eilein, a freshwater lake that has a long history. A limestone kiln stands on the loch edge and logs were floated downstream via this lake. There are also associations with the infamous Rob Roy, who is said to have used the loch for cattle rustling.

    Perhaps the most incredible feature of the lake is its little island, housing the remains of a 14th-century castle.
    guide_signup

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 4 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Loch an Eilein

    placeholder

    4

    riders

    #1.

    Drakes Circuit

    7.22km

    00:36

    30m

    30m

    The Drakes Circuit is an easy 4.5-mile mountain biking trail in Cairngorms National Park, offering scenic views and a quick 35-minute ride.

    Navigate with device

    Send to Phone

    Easy
    placeholder

    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    Moderate
    placeholder

    Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

    Hard

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 270 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Wednesday 6 May

    11°C

    4°C

    47 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Burma Road South Trail, Cairngorms National Park

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy