Ord Ban Summit – Loch an Eilein loop from Loch an Eilean car park

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Ord Ban Summit – Loch an Eilein loop from Loch an Eilean car park

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Ord Ban Summit – Loch an Eilein loop from Loch an Eilean car park

02:07

7.14km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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66 m

Loch an Eilein and Castle, Rothiemurchus

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

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1.13 km

Ord Ban Summit

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Ord Ban is 428 m high. On the top there is a stone and a monolith. There is a beautiful view over the surrounding landscape, including part of Loch An …

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1.40 km

Ord Bàn Summit

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Wonderful view from up there

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3.38 km

View of Loch an Eilein through the trees

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3.41 km

Bridge between Loch Gamha and Loch an Eilein

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

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4.98 km

View of the Lake in Cairngorms National Park

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A path leads around the lake, offering beautiful views of the lake at regular intervals. This is definitely a good place to stop for some photography.

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6.71 km

Loch an Eilein

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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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7.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

2.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

1.48 km

488 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 16 October

9°C

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Comments

July 15, 2025,Loch an Eiléan - Ord Ban - Loch Gamhna Runde

A beautiful loop in perfect weather: The initial elevation gain rewarded us with beautiful views, and most of the route was interesting, even if it was a bit "too easy" to walk directly at Loch Eiléan.

And why the tracking stopped at the small Loch Gamhna, and I was practically walking on water, only the fox knows...

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