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Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Eilean Dubh

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Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Eilean Dubh

Moderate

5.0

(6)

24

riders

Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Eilean Dubh

02:02

25.9km

240m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

432 m

Old Post Office Cafe Gallery

Highlight • Lake

Friendly cafe and art gallery with outdoor seating and bike storage area. Coffees, teas and cakes from inside or the famous Inshriach potting shed. Freshly prepared daily specials, sourced locally, …

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2

8.72 km

Drake's Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is a great bothy located close to a small track. There is plenty of space inside with a bunk bed, bench, 2 X folding chairs and plenty of floor …

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3

10.9 km

Loch An Eilein Circular Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

With its 13th-century island castle and spellbinding views, Loch An Eilein (loch of the island) has scooped the accolade of Britain's Best Picnic Spot. You can enjoy some lovely low …

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4

13.5 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

13.6 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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6

14.5 km

Loch an Eilein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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14.7 km

Loch an Eilein

Lake

8

14.8 km

Loch an Eilein

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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16.8 km

Loch Gamhna

Lake

B

25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

6.03 km

4.34 km

1.53 km

Surfaces

9.40 km

6.79 km

6.00 km

3.42 km

280 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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